The Gordon Murray S1 LM has officially made history. Chassis no. 1 of the British supercar was sold at the Las Vegas auction for $20,630,000, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold at auction (excluding charity sales). An extraordinary milestone that establishes the S1 LM as one of the most coveted and iconic creations in the contemporary automotive world.
The sale, which took place on November 21, 2025, marked the most spectacular conclusion to the ultra-limited production run of just five units, all of which were already allocated to a single collector.
A Dramatic Arrival: the S1 LM Descends from the Sky During Formula 1 Weekend
For such an exclusive car, the entrance could only be theatrical.
The S1 LM arrived at the amfAR charity gala suspended beneath a helicopter, touching down in the heart of Wynn Las Vegas during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. A scene that immediately set the tone for the event and foreshadowed the auction’s exceptional outcome.
Bidding escalated quickly, with fierce competition between collectors in the room and participants joining from around the globe, ultimately reaching the record figure.
An Exclusive Journey for the New Owner
The winning bidder didn’t just purchase a historically significant supercar—they secured a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The bespoke journey includes:
- Personalization sessions directly with Gordon Murray CBE, shaping every detail of the car.
- Dynamic development alongside Dario Franchitti, four-time IndyCar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner.
- Direct access to the GMSV team and involvement in the vehicle’s final development phase.
- A 500-page monograph, featuring original sketches and notes from Murray’s design notebooks.
A fully immersive experience inside the engineering artistry behind one of the world’s most exclusive automotive projects.
Gordon Murray: “A defining moment for our team and the automotive world”
The creator of the supercar commented on the record-breaking sale:
“This world-record achievement is a defining moment for our entire team and for the automotive world. The S1 LM represents everything I’ve learned over sixty years of design: purity of driving, engineering artistry, and a true return to beauty.”
S1 LM: The Supercar That Embodies Murray’s Philosophy
Inspired in name and spirit by the legendary McLaren F1 LM, the S1 LM is the first and most exclusive creation from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles.
Only five units were produced—each a masterpiece of engineering.
Key Features:
- Custom 4.3-liter V12 engine, 720 hp at 12,100 rpm
- Six-speed manual gearbox tuned for maximum sensitivity
- Race-inspired suspension optimized for road use
- Completely new body made of ultra-light carbon fiber
- Exposed carbon interior with unique artistic details
- Styling cues reminiscent of the 1995 Le Mans–winning McLaren F1 GTR
Every element reflects Murray’s seven core principles: lightness, driving purity, engineering artistry, return to beauty, exclusivity, and direct customer involvement.
A Production Run Already Fully Sold Out
The S1 LM debuted at the 2025 Monterey Car Week, where Gordon Murray Special Vehicles announced that all five units had been purchased by a single collector.
Except for chassis no. 1 sold at auction, no details have been revealed about the remaining owners, further fueling the mystique surrounding this extremely limited series.
A New Benchmark for the Supercar Market
With the $20.6 million sale, the Gordon Murray S1 LM sets a benchmark destined to remain in automotive auction history—not only for the record-breaking price but also for the cultural and technical impact it represents: a return to driving purity, uncompromising engineering, and the “less but better” philosophy that made Murray a legend.
The S1 LM is not just a supercar: it is a manifesto of mechanical perfection.