Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has sold its final S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) for $20.63M (£15.77M) at a Las Vegas auction, setting a new record as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction (non-charity).

The car made a dramatic entrance, arriving suspended beneath a helicopter at the amfAR Gala during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.

Fierce bidding from collectors worldwide pushed the S1 LM to its record-breaking price, cementing its status as the “Special One.”

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

– All-new body constructed from ultra-lightweight carbon fibre panels

– Naked Polish Carbon Fibre interior featuring unique artistic detailing

Every element of the S1 LM embodies Gordon Murray’s seven principles: Driving Perfection, Lightweight, Engineering Art, A Return to Beauty, Exclusivity, and The Customer Journey.