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Hypebeast
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles Unveils S1 LM at Monterey Car Week
Summary Gordon MurraySpecial Vehicles (GMSV) has launched its first commission, the S1 LM, duringMonterey Car Week2025. Limited to just five units, the road-legal supercar pays tribute to Murray's landmark 1995 Le Mans victory while embodying his design philosophy of lightweight engineering and timeless beauty. The S1 LM features a newly lowered roofline and full carbon fiber bodywork with Le Mans-inspired aero, including a splitter, diffuser and dual-element rear wing. At its core is a bespoke 4.3-liter V12 producing more than 690 hp, capable of revving to 12,100 rpm. Paired with a manual gearbox derived from the T.50s and a bespoke Inconel exhaust wrapped in 18-karat gold shielding, the engine delivers both extreme responsiveness and a distinct race-bred sound. Inside, a central driving position anchors a cockpit defined by minimalist architecture and lightweight materials, emphasizing Murray's principle of 'engineering art.' Suspension geometry, bespoke dampers and a solid-mounted engine sharpen the driving experience, connecting the driver directly to the machine. Professor Gordon Murray described the S1 LM as 'timeless and beautiful,' highlighting its balance and proportion over outlandish design trends. Built by GMSV's Bespoke division, the five cars are already spoken for, with first deliveries expected in 2026.
Hypebeast
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Lamborghini Fenomeno: 1,065 HP Hybrid V12 "Few-Off" Supercar Debuts
Summary Lamborghinihas unveiled the Fenomeno, a new 'few-off' model limited to just 29 units and making its debut atMonterey Car Week2025. Positioned as a design manifesto and technological showcase, the Fenomeno combines Lamborghini's most powerful V12 engine to date with threeelectricmotors, producing a total of 1,065 hp. The naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 delivers 823 hp at 9,250 rpm, complemented by 241 hp from the electric motors, enabling 0-65 mph in 2.4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 217 mph. Advanced systems include Lamborghini's first use of a 6D sensor, CCM-R Plus carbon-ceramic brakes and forged single-nut rims wrapped in bespoke Bridgestone Potenza tires. Design cues celebrate 20 years of Centro Stile Lamborghini, blending longtail proportions, aggressive aero and a new front signature inspired by the bull's horns in the Lamborghini logo. Carbon fiber construction and a monofuselage chassis emphasize lightweight performance, while the interior adopts the brand's 'pilot' philosophy with custom bucket seats, digital displays and extensive use of carbon fiber. Named after a pardoned bull famed for its bravery in Mexico, the Fenomeno continues Lamborghini's tradition of exclusive 'few-offs' like the Reventón, Veneno and Sián. As CEO Stephan Winkelmann noted, it represents 'a true manifesto of technology and design — a phenomenon in name and nature.'
