The S1 LM supercar, produced by Gordon Murray Special Vehicles, achieved a remarkable auction price of $20,630,000 (approximately £16 million) on November 21, 2023, at a gala event in Las Vegas. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a new car at auction, excluding those sold for charity. The auction, held during the amfAR charity Gala Dinner in partnership with the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix, showcased the final chassis from a limited production run of five cars.
The dramatic entry of the S1 LM added to the evening’s excitement. Suspended beneath a helicopter, the supercar made a striking descent into the Wynn Las Vegas venue, setting a theatrical tone for the event. Bidding was intense, with participants competing both in person and remotely, ultimately resulting in a record-breaking sale that echoes throughout the luxury automotive sector.
Exclusive Ownership Experience
The winning bidder will embark on a unique customer journey that goes beyond mere ownership of this rare supercar. Along with the vehicle, they will receive a distinctive 500-page monograph chronicling the S1 LM’s creation, featuring original sketches and notes from Professor Gordon Murray‘s design notebook. Murray expressed his pride in the auction’s outcome, stating, “This world record auction result is a defining moment for our entire team and for the automotive world. The S1 LM represents everything I have learned in six decades of design – a pure expression of driving perfection, engineering art, and a true return to beauty. To see it achieve this scale of appreciation is truly humbling.”
A Masterpiece of Engineering
The S1 LM, named to evoke Gordon Murray‘s legendary McLaren F1 LM, is the first creation from GMSV and stands as a pinnacle of automotive engineering. Only five examples will be produced, each showcasing lightweight engineering principles and timeless aesthetics. Every aspect of the S1 LM reflects Murray’s seven guiding principles: Driving Perfection, Lightweight, Engineering Art, A Return to Beauty, Exclusivity, and The Customer Journey.
The S1 LM was unveiled in August 2025 during Monterey Car Week, where it was revealed that all five supercars were purchased by a single individual. While the auction in Las Vegas has made headlines, details regarding the ownership of the remaining four chassis remain undisclosed.
The sale of the S1 LM not only sets a new benchmark for supercars but also reinforces the status of Gordon Murray Special Vehicles as a leader in the luxury automotive market.
