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Gordon Murray Automotive is rewriting the playbook for ultra‑low‑volume hypercars, and the S1 LM might just be its boldest statement yet. It’s the primary creation by the newly launched Special Vehicles division, arriving alongside the Le Mans GTR as one of the crucial talked‑about debuts at Monterey Automotive Week.
Built on the chassis of the T.50, the S1 LM carries forward the legendary design ethos of the unique Le Mans‑winning F1 GTR. It features nods to that iconic racing machine—think a roof‑mounted intake and a middle quad exhaust—enhanced with modern touches like a split rear wing. In certain lights and angles, it could trick you into considering you’re the classic race automotive reborn.
But this is not any nostalgic rerun. GMA designed the S1 LM as a track first automotive, with a hardened suspension setup and a securely mounted engine to maximise performance. Pair that with a distinguished front splitter, sweeping rear wing, and big diffuser, and also you’ve got serious downforce in a beautifully sculpted package.
Performance lives as much as the legend. Under the hood sits a roaring, naturally aspirated V‑12 mated to a six‑speed manual. Bored out to 4.3 liters, it cranks out an estimated 690 horsepower—an analog powerhouse in an increasingly digital world.
Only five of those can be made. All are destined for one dedicated customer, for an undisclosed price. The exclusivity is so high you would possibly imagine the customer starting their very own private racing series to drive all of them head-to-head. Deliveries start in 2026. And when you think that is the top of the road, re-evaluate—GMA’s already hinting at more “few‑offs” to come back.
As CEO Phil Lee puts it, Gordon Murray Group lives by driving perfection, lightweight engineering, artistic design, and exclusivity. The Special Vehicles arm, he says, lets GMA bring the dreams of passionate customers to life through bespoke automotive art.
In an era defined by hybrids and digital dashboards the S1 LM stands out with raw simplicity, driver‑first purity, and a design that bridges many years of racing heritage.
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