19 million euros for this car created by a legendary engineer
- Published on 24/11/2025 14:44
- Modified on 24/11/2025 14:48
This weekend in Las Vegas, the spectacle was not just on the track used by F1 and in the crowded VIP paddock.
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles made a significant impression in Las Vegas with the S1 LM. This extremely rare supercar was sold for $20.63 million, approximately €19.2 million. This amount makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, excluding charity sales.
The event was part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas. For the occasion, the S1 LM made a spectacular entrance. Transported by helicopter, it was dropped directly into the Wynn Las Vegas during the amfAR gala. An impressive staging, perfectly suited to the aura of this ultra-exclusive model.
The auction then led to an intense battle between collectors present and online bidders, before reaching this record price. However, the buyer also walks away with a unique experience: a personalized support program unlike anything offered by other brands.
Much more than a car
The new owner will participate in private sessions with Gordon Murray, legendary engineer, former technical director of Brabham and McLaren in Formula 1, designer of championship-winning cars, and father of the iconic McLaren F1. Murray is recognized as one of the greatest automotive engineers in history, a master of lightweight, efficiency, and driver-centered design.
The S1 LM embodies the DNA of the McLaren F1, regarded as the ultimate supercar: a radical approach to weight, an unapologetic mechanical purity, a functional aesthetic, and a direct connection between machine and driver. It also inherits the spirit of the 1995 F1 LM, a lightweight, sharpened version born from the victory at Le Mans.
The customer journey also includes test drives with Dario Franchitti, four-time IndyCar champion, exclusive access to the project engineers, and a monumental 500-page book chronicling the creation of the model, complete with original drawings and notes from Murray.
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Produced in only five units, the S1 LM is powered by a 4.3-liter V12 producing 720 hp, capable of reaching 12,100 rpm, and constructed around an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber body. With this record auction, it not only makes history: it perpetuates the legacy of an extraordinary engineer and a lineage of legendary supercars.
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