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NZ Autocar
a day ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
GMA delivers not one but two specials for Monterey Car Week
Gordon Murray Automotive has been busy preparing for Monterey Car Week in California. The firm has no one but two supercars to show off there. The first is a longtail reworking of the T.50 and the other is a different take on the Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR LM. These are the first two offerings from GMA's Special Vehicles division (GMSV). Clearly GMA doesn't know about GMSV operating on the other side of the planet. Anyway, its brief is pretty obvious: to create one-off or special editions of existing cars with their own styling and bespoke mechanicals. In other words, infinite scope for customisation. SV Design will create limited-run special editions while the Bespoke division will handle unique customer-commissioned one-offs. A third arm, Heritage, is for continuation-style reworkings of cars originally designed by Gordon Murray. Le Mans GTR The GMSV Le Mans GTR is based on GMA's T50 hypercar. Powertrain aside, much of the rest of the car is modified. The naturally aspirated 4.0-litre V12 and six-speed manual gearbox remain but they're in a new bodyshell that's inspired by the 'longtail' racers of yesteryear. They dominated Le Mans years, especially the 90s, and included McLaren's F1 GTR. The extended rear deck boosts downforce and aerodynamic efficiency. At Le Mans, a slightly higher top speed proved to be a winning advantage. So the LM GTR minimises drag and maximises downforce. Special additions are prominent splitters, skirts and diffusers that 'generate maximum ground effect aerodynamics', along with a fixed rear wing. So no ground effects fan is required. Between the two channels of the massive rear diffuser are the dual exits of a re-engineered exhaust system. It evidently produces a deep V12 soundtrack. A roofmounted air intake adds to the drama 'as owners explore the full 12,100rpm rev range'. Other changes include stiffer, lighter suspension components, a wider track, larger tyres and new solid engine mounts that boost dynamics while avoiding the typical NVH issues. The interior is more track-oriented than the T50's. So new instruments, controls, pedals and seat cushions, along with a fresh dashboard design. Customers can personalise the colour scheme and materials as desired. The first GTRs will be delivered next year. GMSV is building 24 examples- one for each hour of the race – all of which have already been sold, at around $NZ7m a pop. S1 LM GMSV's second new vehicle comes from the Bespoke division. It is a tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR LM that won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1995. Known as the S1 LM, it mimics several design elements of the racer that was victorious 30 years ago. Included are a central aerofoil, a roof-mounted air intake, a split-level rear wing and circular rear light lenses flanking a quad-pipe exhaust system. GMA says it has a track focus, gaining a substantial chassis update to go with its striking aero kit. However, it remains road legal. This vehicle features a special engine. Yes, the Cosworth atmo V12 remains but displacement jumps from 4.0 to 4.3 litres and it targets output of over 515kW. It retains the astonishing 12,100rpm redline. The six-speed manual transmission is also carryover. Drive is to the rear wheels. Inside is race-inspired and it 'explores new lightweighting concepts, utilises the finest materials, and showcases bespoke design quality at every touchpoint'. Just five examples of the S1 are being built, all for one client. So one for each day of the working week. Why not?
The Drive
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Gordon Murray Gave the World a True F1 Successor With the S1 LM
The latest car news, reviews, and features. As a child of the 80s the McLaren F1 is one of the pinnacles of the automotive world. Today, examples go for more than $20 million. While the McLaren P1 and W1 are amazing machines, and the Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.50 arguably seems like a modern-day F1, none are. The GMSV S1 LM is. Murray bills the GMSV S1 LM as an 'homage' to the original. The GMSV S1 LM is the first build from a new Gordon Murray Special Vehicles company, which is a sister company to GMA and will focus on one-off commissions and limited-edition specials. The S1 LM is the latter. A GMSV client, presumably that also owns a McLaren F1 (or more?), commissioned five S1 LM models for an undisclosed amount of money. If you have to ask, more than you can afford, Pal. GMSV The design is a time warp of modern LED lighting mixed with the McLaren F1. Every surface is custom to the S1 LM, including an aero package with a model-specific front splitter, rear diffuser, and huge rear wing that all are said to work together to create 'significant downforce and stability,' though how much downforce hasn't been disclosed. As someone that's not a lawyer, one has to imagine this design is about as close as it can get to not treading into copyright infringement territory. '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,' Murray said. GMSV The S1 LM looks like a restomod blast from the past, but it's thoroughly modern. Beneath the sculpted carbon fiber skin lurks most the GMA T.50s powertrain, but it's been modified. The 4.0-liter V-12 has been punched out to 4.3-liters and produces over 690 horsepower with a custom Inconel exhaust system with 18-karat gold-foiled heat shielding. Just like a McLaren F1 had. Along with the larger displacement the engine features lighter internals and a higher compression ratio for more power, torque, and better responsiveness, according to GMSV. The redline? A screaming 12,100 rpm. A manual gearbox hooks to this V-12 using the casing from the T.50s and the T.50 internals along with revised linkage. The result is described by GMSV as 'short rifle-bolt throws.' While the underpinnings all started life with the T.50, GMSV revised the suspension geometry for a lower ride height in the S1 LM paired with specific damper settings. GMSV Like the T.50 and F1 before it, the interior features a three-seat design with a center-mounted front seat. My ears are bleeding just thinking about what this thing must sound like. And the look? It's everything you could dream about for a modern F1. This entire thing is rad and I love it. Take a scroll through the entire gallery and enjoy a blast from the past in the modern era. And to think everyone said the future is going to be boring. Got a tip on a rad vehicle? We want to hear from you. Send a note to tips@
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
GMSV debuts two Le Mans-inspired supercars
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has made its public debut at Monterey Car Week in California with the unveiling of two limited-run models inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new company, which operates alongside Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), will specialise in one-off commissions, limited-edition designs and heritage-inspired continuations. While GMA produces hand-built production cars such as the T.50, GMSV will focus on more bespoke projects for well-heeled collectors. GMSV S1 LM The first project to leave the workshop is the S1 LM, short for 'Special One Le Mans'. Limited to five units, it pays homage to Murray's 1995 Le Mans victory with the legendary and now much sought-after McLaren F1 GTR. The S1 LM features a lowered roofline, full-carbon fibre bodywork and an aero package that includes a splitter, diffuser and dual-element rear wing. Power comes from a bespoke 4.3 l V12 producing more than 510kW and capable of revving to a stratospheric 12,100rpm. The engine is paired with a short-throw six-speed manual gearbox derived from the one used in the T.50 and a bespoke Inconel exhaust system wrapped in 18-carat gold heat shielding. GMSV says the S1 LM's suspension is bespoke, with new geometry, a lower ride height and unique damper settings to deliver a 'sharp and highly connected driving experience'. Inside, the car retains Murray's signature central driving position. The race-inspired cockpit is pared back and minimalist, with lightweight materials and a focus on driver engagement. Deliveries of the S1 LM are expected to begin in 2026. GMSV Le Mans GTR The second model to break cover is the Le Mans GTR, which draws design cues from longtail racers of the 1970s to 1990s, including Murray's own McLaren F1 GTR. Only 24 examples will be produced, each representing one hour of the famous endurance race. Like the S1 LM, the Le Mans GTR is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. The car adopts an aerodynamics-led design with a full-width rear wing, twin-channel diffuser and roof-mounted ram-air intake. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, a wider track and stiffer suspension further underline its track-inspired intent, as does greater cooling efficiency and optimised weight distribution. Special side vents ahead of the rear wheels help keep engine and transmission temperatures in check even under hard driving, while specially designed solid engine mounts are said to boost dynamics further without sacrificing much NVH refinement. Though more focused than the T.50 road car, the GTR retains customisable interior finishes, with owners able to choose materials and colours inspired by historic racing liveries. Production is scheduled to start in 2026 but all 24 cars have already been sold.
Hypebeast
3 days 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.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles Blows Monterey Car Week Away With Two McLaren F1-Inspired Manual V12 Hypercars
Gordon Murray Automotive, responsible for the T.50 and T.33 variants, now has a sister company specializing in the sorts of bespoke creations that turn exotics into generational works of art. It's called Gordon Murray Special Vehicles, and the first two creations to be commissioned are named S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, making their debut at Monterey Car Week. As their names hint, they pay tribute to the McLaren F1 LM and GTR of Le Mans fame, and they give the great Gordon Murray opportunities to further improve on iconic hypercars he's penned. GMSV's Bespoke division will handle one-of-one customer commissions like the S1 LM, while its Heritage division will be responsible for continuation cars and reimaginings of cars Murray designed. Finally, SV design will produce ultra-low-volume cars like the Le Mans GTR. Since the GMSV S1 LM is the first car from the new company, it only makes sense to start there. 'S1' stands for 'Special One' and was ordered in a series of five, just like the GTR-mimicking McLaren F1 LM road car. Some of these five got an unrestrected race engine, and the S1 LM goes a similar way, with an enlarged 4.3-liter version of the 4.0-liter V12 from the T.50. Still capable of 12,100 rpm, it now produces "over 700 horsepower," and like the Aston Martin Valkyrie, the car has ear defenders for each of its occupants - in this case, three. Sadly for the rest of us, all five examples are going to one selfish customer obsessed with the McLaren F1, who worked with GMA and his own designer to help craft this modern reincarnation of the road-legal racer. With the McLaren F1 so valuable that it's practically impossible to write off in a crash, the S1 LM is instead based on the aforementioned GMA three-seater, but every surface is new, and the carbon fiber body has a lower roofline than the T.50. Unlike that car, there's no rear fan. Instead, there's an Inconel exhaust (wrapped in 18-karat gold-foiled heat shielding) exiting out of four central pipes like the car that inspired this design. Importantly, Murray has always bemoaned that his original McLaren F1 design did not have the Coke-bottle curves that would have given the F1 a much more sensual shape. That has been fixed here, and the result is something that turns the F1's design from striking to stunning. A bespoke aerodynamics package promises high-speed stability, while a unique suspension with new geometry, a lower ride height, and custom damper tuning should make for an even more engaging drive. Speaking of, there is still a six-speed manual gearbox, now with a redesigned linkage that delivers shorter rifle-bolt-like throws. Completely new seats and a fully redesigned interior with a new McLaren F1-like wheel masterfully blend retro design cues with contemporary craftsmanship, whether we're talking about the futuristic silver spec or the classic green tartan interior shown in these images. This respect for the past and embrace of innovative design will keep this interior spectacular for decades to come, and we look forward to seeing what the other configurations look like. Okay, so we have no chance at owning the S1 LM. What about the GMSV Le Mans GTR? Nearly five times as many will be made, so there's a shot, right? Of course not. Low-volume hypercars that are revealed at Monterey Car Week are often sold out long before, and that's the case with all 24 of these (one for each hour of the iconic Le Mans endurance race). The design takes inspiration from Murray's own longtail designs but also uses longtails like the Matra-Simca MS660, Porsche 917, and Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 as its muses. GMSV has developed a new platform for the vehicle, with the GMA 4.0-liter V12 and manual six-speed as almost the only elements carried over from the sister company. The Le Mans GTR also does away with a rear fan, yet its front splitter, deep side skirts, and twin-channel rear diffuser (through which the double exhaust exits) still "generate maximum ground effect aerodynamics." A roof-mounted ram-air intake much larger than those on the T.50 or T.33 promises an intoxicating induction sound through the cabin, with the centrally seated driver surely benefiting the most. Stiffer and lighter suspension, a wider track, larger Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, enhanced cooling capacity, and new vents and side-pod intakes for engine and gearbox cooling will allow for sustained abuse on track, and the solid mounting of the engine means the driver will have a direct connection with what the car is doing beneath them. Again, we must mention the Aston Martin Valkyrie. This has its engine mounted to the bulkhead behind the occupants, and the vibrations it creates are, shall we say, less than comfortable. However, GMSV has developed a new system that it says removes many of these noise and vibration issues. Still festooned in carbon fiber but less dramatically styled, this cabin is more reminiscent of the T.50 than the S1 LM, yet it's also clearly a much more high-end experience, with texturing and detailing on practically every surface, including the stunning door pulls and the hardware that binds these elements to the doors. Let's start with the F1 tribute. It looks as futuristic as a Kyza render, yet is unmistakably still teeming with F1 DNA. The massive lower side intake adds a level of drama and menace that the original was missing, and which other supercars of the era, like the Lamborghini Diablo, fully capitalized on. The combination of narrow LED slits and outlines that mimic the shape of the original headlights is arguably the only correct way to reimagine the F1, and the simplicity of the front fascia does a fine job of upholding the clean aesthetic that appealed to so many fans of the original. Admittedly, the intake on the shoulder line breaks up the clean lines of the profile, but this is an LM tribute, and combined with the five-spoke wheels and hood intake, it's just racy enough. At the back, the fonts on the badges and their placement on the complex mesh between the vaned taillights are elements that are only fully appreciated up close, and the classic triple-exit bumper vents are pure racecar. With the massive diffuser and exposed rear tires, the design combines the best of old-school '90s design with modern aerodynamic know-how. As for its sibling, the sharper angles, vertical lines below the sculpted headlights, and the almost Zagato-like rear end truly stir the soul in a way that the perhaps-too-pure T.50 did not. Both are beautiful, but this is a car that instantly spikes heart rates the moment it's seen, while the T.50's design needed to be savored to be fully appreciated. The rear haunches call to mind a Ferrari FXX-K from the front and the Ford GT from the rear, but there's also a clear GMA flavor in the glasshouse, roof snorkel, birds-eye view, and the lighting elements. Both cars are stunning, and while we have no idea what they cost, their provenance, performance, and presence seem worth whatever the asking price might have been. To sum these two cars up in a single sentence may be impossible, and we can't wait to see what's next from GMSV. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
