A modern legend takes shape
When your name is Gordon Murray, and you once designed the monumental McLaren F1 GTR, the challenge isn’t to just build another supercar — it’s to reinvent what it means to drive one. The S1 LM is that answer: a hypercar sculpted in carbon, engineered for purity, built in ultra-limited numbers and rooted in motorsport DNA.
From T.50 roots to bespoke masterpiece
Built on the same philosophy as the renowned Gordon Murray T.50, the S1 LM elevates the concept with new body panels, aggressive aerodynamics and a mission to deliver emotion at every turn. The roof line is lower, the track is wider and the carbon-fibre shell is entirely reworked around a driving experience unlike most cars.
V12 brilliance and manual purity
At its heart the S1 LM packs a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, capable of revving to 12,100 rpm and producing well over 690 hp. A six-speed manual gearbox sends power to the rear wheels, preserving the analogue connection many believe is disappearing. In combination with bespoke suspension geometry and forged wheels, the result is a car that wants to be driven — not just admired.
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Aerodynamics and details
From the central roof-mounted air intake to the quad-centre exhaust, from the twin-element rear wing to the hand-stitched cockpit of the driver-centre seating layout, every element is purposeful. The Inconel exhaust system, gold-foil heat shielding, ultra-lightweight carbon bodywork — these are cues that hint at performance and status in equal measure.
Exclusivity defined
Only five road-legal S1 LM units will ever be built — each commissioned and tailored to its owner’s wishes. Deliveries are slated for 2026, and given the pedigree and rarity, this car is as much escape as it is investment.
Why this model matters to LuxeOnCars readers
For a luxury-car audience accustomed to spec sheets and megawatts, the S1 LM stands apart: it offers purity over extravagance, driver-focus over opulence. It blends heritage and hypercar status in a way few vehicles can. If you value craftsmanship, rarity, analog driving and automotive soul — this car speaks to those instincts.
The S1 LM isn’t just a new hypercar — it’s a statement. It says the past matters, the driver matters, the experience matters. In a world of turbo-charged complexity and autonomous supercars, the Gordon Murray S1 LM reminds us that the visceral thrill of a manual, high-revving V12 still has its place.
