Las Vegas, USA – November 24, 2025 – Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has confirmed that the S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) was sold for US$20.63 million (£15.77 million) at an auction held in Las Vegas, setting a new record as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction (excluding charity sales).
The auctioned unit is the last in an ultra-limited production run of just five cars.
A movie-worthy entrance
The arrival of the S1 LM at the event was as extraordinary as the car itself. Suspended beneath a helicopter, the supercar landed at the Wynn Las Vegas during the amfAR Gala Dinner, held in partnership with the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix. The dramatic presentation marked the beginning of a historic night for the luxury and automotive worlds.
The auction featured fierce bidding between collectors attending the event and remote buyers around the globe. The intense competition pushed the final price to a record-breaking level, reinforcing the supercar’s status as a globally coveted masterpiece.
The “Special One”
The first and most exclusive model created by Gordon Murray Special Vehicles, the S1 LM pays tribute to the legendary McLaren F1 LM. Only five units will be built, each considered a masterpiece of lightness, engineering and aesthetics. Highlights include:
- Iconic styling inspired by the 1995 Le Mans–winning McLaren F1 GTR
- 4.3-liter V12 engine, 720 hp at 12,100 rpm
- Optimized six-speed manual gearbox and race-inspired suspension
- Brand-new ultra-light carbon-fibre bodywork
- Interior in Polish Carbon Fibre with exclusive artistic details
The S1 LM incorporates Murray’s seven essential principles: Driving Perfection, Lightness, Engineering Art, Return to Beauty, Exclusivity and The Customer Journey.
The model was officially unveiled in August 2025 during Monterey Car Week, where it was revealed that all five units were purchased by a single buyer.
Aside from the unit auctioned in Las Vegas, the identity of the owner and the plans for the remaining chassis remain undisclosed.
Source and images: Gordon Murray Special Vehicles. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
