The $20M Hypercar: Why This Car Beat Ferrari & Bugatti to Be The Most Expensive New Sale

We have a new auction record! Gordon Murray’s highly anticipated S1 LM hypercar just became the most expensive new car ever sold at auction, fetching a mind-blowing $20.63 MILLION at the RM Sotheby's event in Las Vegas. You won't believe the engineering and drama behind this sale! Watch until the end to see why this car is more special than the McLaren F1. Smashing Records The automotive world is buzzing after the Gordon Murray S1 LM's spectacular debut and record-breaking sale. Sold during the F1 Vegas weekend, this astonishing figure highlights the immense demand for true rarity and pure driving focus in the modern hypercar era. It surpassed all expectations, proving that in this exclusive segment, Gordon Murray Automotive is now the new king. The Mystery of the Sale The S1 LM was strictly limited to only five units, all of which were previously confirmed to have been bought by a single collector. So, why did one end up at auction? We dive into the story behind this jaw-dropping $20.63 million sale and the spectacular helicopter entrance that set the stage for one of the most significant auctions in history. The Engineering Masterpiece Designed by the legendary Gordon Murray (creator of the iconic McLaren F1), the S1 LM is touted as the purest, most driver-focused car in existence. Engine: Naturally-aspirated 4.3L Cosworth V12 Power: Over 700 HP Redline: An incredible 12,100 RPM Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox Weight Target: Ultra-light at just 2,150 lbs (957 kg) The winning bidder also gets an exclusive collaboration experience with Gordon Murray himself and development drives with racing champion Dario Franchitti! #GordonMurrayS1LM #S1LM #Hypercar #MostExpensiveCar #AuctionRecord #McLarenF1 #CosworthV12 #T50 #RMsothebys #CarAuction #HypercarNews #GordonMurrayAutomotive #V12