McLaren’s replacement for the 750S may have been previewed by an unusual London sculpture. An orange and black kiwi displayed in Covent Garden carries the lettering “McL 820,” prompting speculation that the automaker’s next supercar could use that name and produce approximately 809 horsepower.

McLaren has confirmed that 750S production will end in 2027, but the company has not officially announced the identity or specifications of its successor. The lettering was spotted by Autocar on the kiwi artwork, which appears to serve as a teaser for the upcoming model.

What the “McL 820” name could indicate

If McLaren applies its current badge-numbering convention, the 820 designation could refer to metric horsepower. That would translate to roughly 809 hp, placing the possible new model about 70 hp above the 750S.

That output would also bring the McLaren close to the 819-hp Ferrari 296 GTB, although the two cars are expected to use different engine layouts. The Ferrari employs a V6, while the next McLaren supercar is expected to continue with a twin-turbocharged V8.

The possible name also suggests that McLaren may expand the “McL” prefix introduced with the McL 6GT earlier this year. That limited-series, $1.5 million supercar features McLaren’s first manual transmission since the F1 of the 1990s.

McLaren’s broader expansion

The potential 750S successor is part of a wider transformation at McLaren. The brand is now owned by Abu Dhabi investment fund L’imad and is overhauling its operations and product strategy.

That shift is expected to include McLaren’s first SUV, positioned to compete with high-performance utility vehicles such as the Lamborghini Urus and top-spec Porsche Cayenne. The company is also building a second factory in the UK and is expected to begin assembling its own engines after years of outsourcing production to Ricardo.

For now, “McL 820” remains an inferred name and power reference rather than a confirmed product specification. The Covent Garden sculpture provides the clearest indication yet that McLaren’s next series-production supercar could move beyond the 750S with a significant increase in output.