Gordon Murray S1 LM supercar sells for record $20.6 million
- S1 LM sells for $20,630,000 million at Las Vegas auction – the world’s highest ever sale price for a new car ever sold at auction (excluding charitable sales)
- Winning bidder to personally shape their bespoke supercar alongside creator Gordon Murray
- Dramatic helicopter arrival of S1 LM during Las Vegas Formula One weekend sets tone for most significant new car auction ever
Record-Breaking Sale and Unforgettable Arrival
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has announced that the S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) sold for $20,630,000 at auction in Las Vegas. The British driver-centric supercar brand confirmed that the record-breaking sale set a new benchmark as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction (excluding charitable sales).
Global Bidding and The Most Special Customer Journey
The auction itself saw fierce bidding between collectors present at the gala and remote bidders around the globe, culminating in a record-breaking hammer price. The winning bidder now embarks on an experience unlike any other, including personal specification sessions with Professor Gordon Murray CBE and development drives alongside Dario Franchitti.
Professor Gordon Murray CBE: “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.”
The Special One
With a name that recalls Gordon Murray’s legendary McLaren F1 LM, the S1 LM is the first and most exclusive creation from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles. Just five examples will be built, each a masterpiece of lightweight engineering and timeless design.
Highlights include: iconic styling celebrating the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR; bespoke 4.3-litre V12 engine producing 720 PS at 12,100 rpm; newly optimised six-speed manual gearbox and race-inspired, road-perfected suspension.