McMurtry Automotive unveils production-ready Speirling Pure hypercar
Meet the McMurtry Speirling Pure, a 1000bhp electric hypercar, with fan-generated downforce capable of driving upside down while at a standstill
McMurtry Speirling Pure is the production spec version of the McMurtry Spéirling prototype that launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2021. It is a fully electric, single-seat track-only hypercar that is capable of matching LMP2 race cars.
McMurtry Speirling Pure powertrain and handling
The dual rear mounted electric motors put out 1000bhp, pushing the car from 0 to 97kmph in just 1.55 seconds. The top speed sits around 305kmph, but that’s not really the point of this car. All of this helps the McMurtry match the pace of an LMP2 car for 40 to 50kms.
On Michelin slick tyres, the Speirling can generate up to 3Gs under braking and cornering, which is really close to the figures achieved by Formula 1 cars.The patented Downforce-on-Demand system features twin 23,000rpm fans that suck air from under the car and exhaust it out the rear helping it generate up to 2000kg in downforce while just weighing 1350kg. This system also gives the car an unusual sound, due to its twin fan system producing a jet-engine like noise despite absence of a combustion engine.
The huge 100kWh lithium-ion battery pack is an upgrade from the prototype’s 60kWh battery pack. It supports regenerative braking with a peak rate of 200kW. McMurtry also offers an optional portable trackside 100kWh powerbank which offers charging speeds up to 120kW.
The car also features mechanical upgrades: new Helix electric motors, upgraded gearing, hydraulic power steering which replaces the previous electric system and optional electronically adjustable dampers.
McMurtry Speirling Pure styling
Speirling Pure retains the general shape and dimensions of its predecessor, having a slightly longer wheelbase which is now 2.2 meters to accommodate the bigger battery pack. It features a closed cockpit design and a swan-neck style rear wing. The car also now features headlights, indicators, and tail lights differentiating it from the prototype.
The new carbonfibre monocoque has been designed specifically to meet global motorsport safety standards and a dedicated storage compartment is built into the car under the rear wing to hold a racing helmet and a HANS (Head and Neck Support) device.
McMurtry Speirling Pure interior
The Speirling Pure features a very small cabin that can be tailor made specifically to the dimensions and needs of the driver. Depending on their preference the seat stitching, dashboard trim and steering wheel can all be modified. The cockpit holds the racing-style steering wheel and a central screen.
The redesigned cabin can now accommodate drivers up to 6 feet 7 inches and the door now opens wider for easier entry.
McMurtry Speirling Pure pricing and rivals
The McMurtry Speirling Pure is currently starting from ₹12.6 crore in the UK without taxes and options, and deliveries are scheduled to begin later in 2026. While the Speirling Pure isn’t alone in the track-only hypercar segment, it currently does not have any direct rival within its own segment: the electric, single seat class. Other track-only cars include the McLaren Solus GT, Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda. All of those rely on combustion engines rather than electric powertrains, and cost significantly more. The cheapest of these three, the Solus GT, will set you back at least ₹34.95 crore (excluding Indian taxes and duties).
The closest thing to a genuine competitor is still on the drawing board: Rimac has confirmed plans for a track-only single-seat hypercar, though no launch date has been announced.