The McLaren F1 LM-inspired Gordon Murray Automotive S1 LM has been sold for a record price. The ultra-rare hypercar and the first-ever S1 LM (chassis no. 1) was offered for sale by RM Sotheby’s on the sidelines of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The final price reached a whopping $20.63 million, making it the most expensive new car ever sold at auction, excluding charitable sales.
Created by the legendary British racing car designer Gordon Murray, the S1 LM is said to be the spiritual successor of the McLaren F1 LM. Only five examples were built. The car was flown above the city of Las Vegas beneath a helicopter during the live auction.
The S1 LM features a lowered roofline, a bespoke front splitter, a rear diffuser, and a dual-element rear wing. It has ultra-lightweight carbon fibre body panels and Le Mans-inspired lights. The car has a race-inspired cockpit with a central driving position.
Powering the S1 LM is a larger 4.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that revs to 12,100 rpm and makes over 700 hp. It is paired with a manual gearbox and features bespoke suspension.
Source: RM Sotheby’s