- McLaren announces McL 820 series supercar.
- Name reflects 820PS power output.
- Car arrives in 2027.
- New naming system spans road and racing.
- Further details to follow in 2027.
Camouflage wrap on a kiwi bird statue in central London carried the name of the next McLaren series supercar when the company announced the McL 820. The car is coming in 2027.
Beyond the name and its power output, McLaren has released no further information about the supercar. The company says more details will be announced in 2027.
What the McL 820 name means
The name follows a new structure. It pairs a McL prefix, inspired by the company’s motorsport heritage, with a number tied to performance. For this car, the figure reflects its 820PS power output.
According to McLaren, the naming convention marks the next chapter in its evolution. The aim is a clearer and more consistent approach that unifies cars across McLaren Automotive and Racing, so road and competition models will share one system.
Why McLaren chose a kiwi statue
The kiwi was first used by Bruce McLaren, the founder of the company, and the bird remains a defining part of its heritage. McLaren says the symbol connects the brand with its beginnings while it looks towards the future.
Using the statue to carry the camouflaged name tied the announcement to that history. The wrap shows only the new name and gives no hint of the car’s shape.
McLaren background and road car history
McLaren Automotive was founded in the UK, where its roots remain, and now has a presence in over 40 markets. Its road car story runs from Bruce McLaren’s original plan for a road car with the M6GT through to the McLaren F1.
The company says each new car is meant to answer the question its founder asked over 60 years ago: how to make this one better than the last. Pricing, specifications beyond the power figure and market availability for the McL 820 have not been given, and the next update is expected in 2027.
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