The mysterious new model appears to draw on the same lightweight, driver-focused philosophy that defined the McLaren F1. Any time Gordon Murray teases a new supercar, BMW enthusiasts have a reason to pay attention. Gordon Murray and the McLaren F1 StoryMurray, of course, was a driving force behind the original McLaren F1. Murray revisited what made the McLaren F1 great — lightweight construction, a driver-oriented cockpit, and divine V12 engine — with the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 in 2019. Gordon Murray has spent the last several years revisiting — and refining — many of the ideas that made the original McLaren F1 so remarkable.