Boston man thinks he's found the 'best hypercar ever' and if we're talking about looks he might be right

The hunt for the best hypercar ever might be over, at least according to one Boston car enthusiast, who believes the new S1LM is the successor to the McLaren F1.

In a short video shared by content creator Captain Crankshaft, he compared the two cars side by side, calling the S1LM ‘the new version of the McLaren F1.’

It’s a bold claim, especially considering the F1’s mythical status among car fans.

But when you look at the design, the connection is hard to ignore.

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A rare three-seat layout

The S1LM comes from Gordon Murray Automotive.

In case you’re not familiar with his work, he’s the same man who led the design team for the McLaren F1 back in the early 1990s.

Like its predecessor, the S1LM uses a three-seat layout with the driver in the middle and two passengers on either side.

This is a setup almost no other road car has dared to replicate.

Underneath its sculpted carbon-fiber body lies a 4.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing around 700hp, capable of revving to a spine-tingling 12,100 rpm.

Captain Crankshaft points out details that make the S1LM stand out visually: an aggressive roof scoop, razor-sharp aerodynamic wings, and a shape that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.

He even admits he thinks it looks better than the F1, which is a statement that could start a war in any car forum.

Still, there’s no denying the resemblance between the two cars.

Both share that signature teardrop silhouette and focus on simplicity, lightness, and pure driving feel.

In terms of looks, it might really be the best hypercar ever

By comparison, the McLaren F1 packed a 6.1-liter BMW V12 making 627hp, and it famously hit a top speed of 240mph, which was a record for a production car at the time.

The F1 also set the benchmark for analog performance: no driver aids, no hybrid help, just a screaming V12 and a six-speed manual gearbox.

The S1LM seems to channel that same philosophy, focusing on mechanical purity in an era dominated by hybrids and electric cars.

Whether it truly dethrones the McLaren F1 as the ‘best hypercar ever’ is up for debate, but if looks could crown a champion, the S1LM might already have the title.

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