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What’s a kiwi bird statue have to do with McLaren’s next supercar?

McLaren placed a kiwi bird statue in central London, which reveals a couple of details about the company’s next series supercar.

McLaren kiwi bird statue in central London
A kiwi bird statue in central London reveals the name of McLaren’s next series supercar. – McLaren Automotive photo

A little bird has revealed the name of McLaren’s next series supercar.

The British automaker placed a kiwi bird statue wrapped in camouflage in central London, which has written on its left wing area the name of the upcoming car.

It will be called the McL 820.

The upcoming supercar uses the McL prefix, which is inspired by McLaren’s motorsports heritage.

As for the numerical identifier of 820, it reveals the car’s power output of 820 PS, which works out to 809 hp in North America.

McLaren kiwi statue closeup of McL 820 name
A kiwi bird statue in central London reveals McLaren’s next series supercar will be called the McL 820. – McLaren Automotive photo

Why kiwi bird?

Kiwi birds live exclusively in New Zealand, where company founder Bruce McLaren was born.

When he founded his company in 1963, he initially used the kiwi on the brand’s logo. Variations of the kiwi bird logo remained part of the company until 1980.

McLaren Automotive said more details about the McL 820 will be revealed in 2027.

For updates, visit the McLaren Automotive website.

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