Gordon Murray Group Has Just Unveiled An Insane Looking Supercar Called The S1 LM
The S1 LM is one of two new cars from a newly minted company – GMSV (Gordon Murray Special Vehicles). Unveiled at the Monterey Car Week, which is the premier gathering for automotive enthusiasts, collectors, brands, and industry experts.
The GMA S1 LM is from Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA). It’s a bespoke commission, with all five units being built for a single customer. The S1 LM is inspired by the first McLaren F1 GTR that won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1995, but without the long-tail design. The S1 LM is based on the T.50S platform.
This S1 LM is a track car first with a new, stiffer suspension and a solidly mounted engine. The large rear splitter is paired with that wing and a large diffuser and it promises proper useable downforce.
Like all GMA road cars, the S1 LM will have a naturally aspirated V-12 mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. This V12 has a 4.3 liter internals, with ta power output of over 690 horsepower. Did you know that it is paired with a bespoke Inconel exhaust system, wrapped in 18-karat gold-foiled heat shielding.
Engine development focused on larger displacement, lighter internals, and a higher compression ratio, maximising power, torque, and responsiveness. Capable of revving to 12,100 rpm, the V12 delivers a distinctive harmony through its four centrally mounted exhausts, inspired by the 1995 Le Mans-winning legend.
The next question is how much and how many units will be produced? Well, GMA plans to build just five examples of this S1 LM, with all five going to a single client “for an undisclosed price.” So, its sold out already!
So, remember when this boutique supercar manufacturer had a limited production of its T.50 and T.33 supercars to just 100 units each, making them ‘at the time’ some of the rarest, most sought-after sports cars on the market. This was back in Feb 2022.
The T.50, of which all 100 were sold, weighed in at just 980kg and its carbon-fibre chassis cradled a new 3.9-litre V12 that produced 650bhp and will rev easily to 12,100rpm. It had a six-speed manual gearbox.
But for some, even the above mentioned cars aren’t special enough. So, GMA introduced something even more exclusive which was the Le Mans GTR.
The Le Mans GTR was a new V-12-powered, manual supercar from the legendary mind of Gordon Murray. Limited to just 24 units—one for each hour of the legendary endurance race for which it’s named—it pays tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR’s victory in 1995.
