Overview
- Gordon Murray Special Vehicles revealed the S1 at Monterey Car Week as a road‑biased evolution of last year’s S1 LM that explicitly nods to the McLaren F1.
- The S1 is powered by a bespoke 4.2‑litre naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 that revs to 12,100 rpm and makes about 681 hp, paired with a six‑speed manual that includes a longer sixth gear for touring.
- GMSV says every body panel is new for the S1 and the car keeps Murray’s three‑seat central driving position while adding more sound deadening and luxury trim for long‑distance use.
- Compared with the S1 LM, the S1 drops fixed race aero and deep splitters, raises ride height by roughly 10 mm, uses more compliant dampers and adds active rear aero to improve road manners.
- Production is limited to 64 individually commissioned cars that GMSV reports are sold out, pricing has not been disclosed, and the run reinforces strong collector demand for analogue V12/manual supercars.