GMA unveils S1 LM

The S1 LM is Gordon Murray Automotive’s first ultra low volume special, blending Le Mans racing heritage with a modern track focus.

Gordon Murray Reimagines the F1 GTR with S1 LM

Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the S1 LM, its first ultra low volume special model. Built around the T.50 platform, the track car uses a 4.3 liter naturally aspirated V-12 and a six speed manual, with power projected above 690 horsepower. Production is limited to five units, all destined for a single client, and deliveries are planned to begin in 2026.

The S1 LM nods to the Le Mans winning F1 GTR by reinterpreting features like the roof intake and central quad exhaust while adding a sizeable splitter, a split rear wing and a strong diffuser to boost downforce. GMA emphasizes a race ready, road legal experience, reiterating its focus on light weight and precise engineering while signaling a return to driver centric performance in a crowded hypercar market.

The S1 LM highlights a broader industry push toward ultra low volume models that appeal to collectors and die hard enthusiasts. It leans on a storied racing lineage while offering a modern, track oriented drive experience. Critics may question pricing transparency and the accessibility of this niche, but supporters argue such cars keep engineering alive in a crowded market.

If more brands follow this path, the line between track car and street car could harden as valuations and demand hinge on myth, provenance and scarcity. The strategy favors a small circle of buyers and could shape which legacies are kept alive through new machines rather than simply preserved in museums.

Highlights

The S1 LM is a statement that passion still drives the high end of car making.