McLaren has announced the McL 820, its next series-production supercar, which is scheduled to arrive in 2027. The announcement also marks the introduction of a new naming system that will be used across McLaren Automotive and Racing.
The name combines the ‘McL’ prefix, inspired by the brand’s motorsport heritage, with a number representing the car’s power output. In this case, the 820 stands for its 820 PS output.
A Nod to McLaren’s Heritage
To mark the announcement, McLaren unveiled a camouflaged kiwi bird statue in central London, carrying the new McL 820 name.
The kiwi has been part of McLaren’s identity since the early days of founder Bruce McLaren. The bird represents the brand’s origins and its connection to its founder’s New Zealand heritage.
A New Naming Strategy
The new system is intended to bring a consistent naming structure to McLaren’s road cars and racing activities.
- Prefix: McL, inspired by McLaren’s motorsport heritage.
- Number: Represents the vehicle’s power output.
- First model: McL 820, producing 820 PS (808hp)
- Expected arrival: 2027.
Final Take
The McL 820 marks the beginning of a new chapter for McLaren, both in terms of its product lineup and naming strategy. While the company has yet to reveal technical details or design specifications, the 820 PS (808hp) figure gives an early indication of the performance to expect. More details are expected in 2027.
