Gordon Murray S1 LM: Gordon Murray’s $20M McLaren F1-Inspired Hypercar Goes to Auction at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Gordon Murray S1 LM: Gordon Murray’s $20M McLaren F1-Inspired Hypercar Goes to Auction

Gordon Murray S1 LM hypercar, chassis #1 of only five to be built, is heading to auction at the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend. Gordon Murray S1 LM is a stunning, track-focused tribute to the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR. RM Sotheby’s estimates that this unique machine will fetch in excess of $20 million. The winning bidder will receive the ultimate exclusivity: the privilege of specifying their car alongside Professor Gordon Murray himself.

A Hyper-Exclusive Tribute to the McLaren F1

The Gordon Murray S1 LM (Special One) builds upon the foundation of the GMA T.50, but with exclusive race-inspired modifications, designed to be rarer and more intense than its predecessor.

• Extreme Rarity: Only five S1 LM hypercars will be built globally. By comparison, 28 examples of the McLaren F1 GTR were produced, making the S1 LM more than five times rarer.
• Engine: The S1 LM features a unique, naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V12 engine developed by Cosworth.
  • Performance: The engine develops over 700 metric horsepower (690 bhp) and is capable of revving to a stratospheric 12,100 rpm.
• Exhaust System: It breathes through a bespoke Inconel exhaust system wrapped in 18-karat gold-foiled heat shielding, exiting through four centrally mounted tips.
• Driver Experience: Like the original McLaren F1, the S1 LM features a central driving position with passenger seats flanking either side. Shifts are controlled via a manual transmission.
• Chassis: Unique suspension tuning and a lower ride height further separate it from the base GMA T.50.

$20 Million Valuation and Provenance

The hypercar’s extreme exclusivity and unique provenance make the high auction estimate plausible, despite the high cost.

• Auction Event: The final available S1 LM, chassis #1, will be auctioned during the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend (November 21-23).
• Price Context: The $20 million estimate places the Gordon Murray S1 LM in the same price bracket as some original, race-winning McLaren F1 GTRs. The base GMA T.50 was priced around $3 million-$3.5 million.
• Ultimate Provenance: The unique selling point is the opportunity for the winning bidder to “sit beside Professor Gordon Murray to create their dream specification”. This unparalleled level of involvement is a provenance that is difficult to quantify, but highly appealing to ultra-high-net-worth collectors.

Final Thoughts

The auction of the Gordon Murray S1 LM chassis #1 is more than a car sale; it is a momentous event for hypercar history. It celebrates the legacy of the McLaren F1 while introducing a modern, purist-focused evolution designed by the man who created the original. The blend of extreme rarity, analog V12 power, and the unique privilege of co-specifying the vehicle with Gordon Murray makes this Gordon Murray S1 LM one of the most desirable—and expensive—automotive opportunities of the decade.

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