Gordon Murray essentially resurrected the F1 GTR – and it’s perfect

Gordon Murray Automotive puts itself in the sector of ultra-faible specials. A growing trend in ultra-exotic space, the S1 LM is the first product, alongside Le Mans GTR, to emerge from the company’s “special vehicles” subsidiary, and roughly the coolest thing to come from the week of the Monterey car.

Based on the bones of the T.50, GMA describes the S1 LM as having “a hardcore-première track configuration” which “pays tribute to the ageless beauty of the original design of Murray, laureate of Le Mans”.

The S1 LM reinvents several of the design elements of the F1 GTR, laureate of Le Mans, such as the contribution mounted on the roof and a quadruple exhaust mounted central, while adding items such as a divided rear wing. From some angles, it seems identical to the car which won the victory 30 years ago.

The S1 LM is first a car car, according to GMA, with a new, more rigid suspension and a solidly mounted engine. The important separator, associated with this wing and a large diffuser, promises a real support force. Like all GMA road cars, the S1 LM will have a V-12 with natural suction and a manual transmission at six speeds. It was struck up to 4.3 liters, the company estimating a power of more than 690 horsepower.

GMA plans to build only five examples of the S1 LM, the five going to a single customer “at a unknown price”. We would not be surprised to see if someone tries to start their own series of miniature races with friends. Hell, that’s what I would do if I had this kind of money. Deliveries should start in 2026. Of course, it will not be the last of the brand.

“The Gordon Murray group has perfection, slight weight, engineering art and exclusivity at the heart of everything it does,” CEO Phil Lee said in a statement.

“GMSV allows us to explore these fundamental trends, fueled by the enthusiasm and imagination of our customers. We are already working on more models and we are delighted to associate with the most passionate driving enthusiasts in the world to create more works of automotive art.”