- Gordon Murray unveiled two ultra-exclusive V12 supercars at Monterey Car Week 2025.
- The S1 LM makes over 700 hp and is a direct reference and tribute to the McLaren F1.
- The Le Mans GTR is a longtail, track-focused V12 with 24 units planned for production.
Monterey Car Week might only be getting started, but Gordon Murray has already stolen the show. He just debuted two new supercars under his new company, Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV). The pair offers insight into a new branch of his business. Behold, the S1 LM and the Le Mans GTR.
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Since creating Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), the man at its helm has already set some pretty tall benchmarks. The T50, T50S, and T33 are sold out, well-loved, and full of clever engineering. When Murray announced that he would bring two new cars to Monterey Car Week, we initially thought they might just be special versions of the T50 or T33. It turns out that they’re both unique on their own.
The S1 LM is a modern salute to the McLaren F1
First, the S1 LM is a direct reference and tribute to the McLaren F1, Murray’s most famous design, and its incredible 1995 win at Le Mans. In a way, the resulting car that we see here is a combination of F1 design, T50 design, T50S parts, and a lot of new details and updates atop those three giants. The body clearly references the F1 but has plenty of its own personality.
The lighting is a great example of that as the shapes are similar but unique to the F1. The ducting in the side blends older ideas, like the oval slats over the front wheel arch and new scoops like the one on the shoulder of the door. The drivetrain is updated, too.
The V12 under the rear decklid displaces 4.3 liters and makes over 700 horsepower (521 kW). The gearbox combines parts from the T50 and T50S. The suspension is lighter but stiffer than in the T50.
“I love timeless design. I never want us to join the race to make the most outrageous looking supercar at expense of balance, beauty, and proportion. Look at the result, the car is timeless and beautiful,” said Murray.
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The cabin is a three-abreast setup and leans into what GMSV calls “skeletal architecture.” The company is going to build just five examples of the S1 LM and they’re all going to the same customer. That’s not the case for the second car we’re here to talk about next.
The Le Mans GTR is longtail for the modern era
That would be the Le Mans GTR, a direct homage to the F1 GTR Longtail, but it also derives a bit of its design from other famous racers, including the Porsche 917, the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3, and the Matra-Simca MS660. Unlike the S1 LM, the engine here remains the same as that of the T50 while just about everything else changes.
For example, it loses the fan from the T50 and instead leverages the long-tail design to reduce drag while increasing downforce. Larger air vents, big side pods, and additional cooling measures keep the Le Mans GTR at optimal temperatures on track. Solid drivetrain mounting improved responsiveness without adding additional noise and vibration.
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Only 24 examples will be produced, with a high degree of customization available for the three-seat interior. “Longtail racing cars perfectly combine aerodynamic benefit and aesthetic balance. I’ve always loved their mix of considered engineering and flowing design,” Murray said.
“Our Le Mans GTR timelessly reimagines the longtail racers I’ve admired since I began designing cars, adding contemporary aerodynamics and our exquisitely engineered chassis, engine, and transmission.”
Unlimited possibilities for those who can afford them
With the right budget, GMSV seems ready to deliver almost anything a buyer can imagine, making its upper limits feel more like open air than a ceiling.
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