New McLaren McL 820 Confirmed: 750S Successor Arrives in 2027

A new name, revealed in London

McLaren revealed the name on a kiwi-shaped sculpture in London, a nod to founder Bruce McLaren's New Zealand roots. The company says the McL 820 is "the first of a new generation of models to adopt this naming structure". The number in the name matches the car's output in metric horsepower.

The McL 820 takes over from the 750S, itself an evolution of the 720S, as the core model in McLaren's supercar range. The gain over its predecessor is about 51 kW (69 bhp), and the McL 820 will be built as a single series production model rather than in several versions at launch.

An in-house engine

The biggest technical change is behind the seats. Until now McLaren worked with the engineering firm Ricardo, which co-developed and built its engines. For the McL 820, McLaren is taking full responsibility for designing and developing its own engine. Auto Express does not give the engine type, its layout or whether it is a hybrid, and McLaren has not yet released prices, weight or performance figures.

Part of a bigger plan

The McL 820 also previews McLaren's next design language, first shown on the McL 6GT concept revealed in the US earlier in 2026. The 6GT will become a low-volume model "aimed at drivers after a more tactile driving experience", with the first manual gearbox of McLaren's modern era. The McL 820 is also described as paving the way for further new models, including McLaren's first SUV.

What it means for you

With a replacement confirmed for 2027, the 750S is approaching the end of its life, so anyone ordering one now should expect it to be the last of its line. Anyone considering a new McLaren in 2027 may prefer to wait for full specifications of the McL 820, especially details of the new engine. On the used market, the 720S and 750S remain the main ways into this type of McLaren.

Read our guide to the McLaren 750S and the 720S, or browse the McLaren catalogue.