Gordon Murray GMSV S1: A Road-going Central-Seat V12 McLaren F1 Tribute

Last weekend, Professor Gordon Murray—best known for the championship-winning McLaren F1 race cars and the iconic McLaren F1 road car—unveiled his company’s latest naturally aspirated, V12-powered, manual supercar: the GMSV S1, at the 2026 Monterey Car Week.

Positioned as the true spiritual successor to the McLaren F1, the S1 from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) is the road-going version of the track-only S1 LM that debuted a year ago at Monterey in 2025. The first example of the LM went on to fetch a whopping $20.6 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction in December.

The S1 is conceived as a tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR LM that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. Unlike the S1 LM (which denotes “Special One Le Mans”), the touring-focused S1 is optimized for mechanical grip rather than high downforce to offer a distinctive driving experience.

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While retaining the S1 LM’s lightweight suspension architecture and wider tires, it ditches the large, fixed rear wing for a new active rear aero system. This system is integrated into the bodywork and adapted to the demands of high-speed stability and braking.

“With the S1, we wanted to show how much beauty and purity there is in this design when the more extreme aerodynamic elements of the S1 LM are stripped away. It has the same intensity, response, and engineering integrity, but has been tuned for a different purpose,” said
Professor Gordon Murray, Group Executive Chairman.

For a cleaner silhouette inspired by classic proportions, the S1 omits the S1 LM’s long front splitter and deep side skirts. To differentiate itself further from the S1 LM, it features bespoke front and rear lighting, with daytime running lamps integrated into the light cluster.

Inside, the S1’s three-seat interior retains the central driving position made popular by the McLaren F1 road car. It introduces a luxurious interpretation of the S1 LM cockpit, featuring premium leather, bespoke fabrics, tailored trim, and touring-level seat comfort.

The S1 utilizes a bespoke 4.2-liter naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 engine derived from the T.50. It produces up to 690 PS and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque—a substantial increase in accessible torque versus the S1 LM’s 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) for effortless touring performance.

The production run is strictly limited to 64 examples globally, with each car individually commissioned and specified by its owner. Pricing for the S1 remains undisclosed, though it is expected to be lower than the more exclusive S1 LM, which was limited to just 5 units.

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