Goodwood Record Holder Is Now a Production CarMcMurtry AutomotiveMcMurtry Automotive just unveiled the production version of its record-breaking Spéirling Pure, a single-seat electric hyper track car that turns out near-F1-level performance wrapped in a package the company says is easier to operate than a traditional race car.The British startup pulled the wraps off the ready-for-primetime Spéirling Pure ahead of its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place next wee. McMurtry says tghe first customer deliveries are set to begin later this year, with pricing starting at £995,000 (about $1.3 million), before taxes and options.While the tiny EV looks much like the prototype versions that wowed sports car fans over the past four years, McMurtry says the production model features 95 percent new parts developed through thousands of miles of testing.AdvertisementAdvertisementPerformance remains jaw-dropping.Power comes from a new 100-kWh lithium-ion battery feeding power to twin rear-mounted electric motors that produce 1,000 hp. McMurtry claims a 0-60 mph time of just 1.55 seconds, a top speed of 190 mph, and the ability to generate 3 g in both cornering and braking.McMurtry AutomotiveMuch of that performance comes from the company's patented "Downforce-on-Demand" system, which generates up to 4,400 pounds (2,000 kilograms) of downforce—even from a standstill. Unlike conventional aerodynamic features like wings or spoilers that require speed to create grip, the Spéirling acts like a sucker car, its twin fans pulling air from beneath the car, effectively sucking it onto the pavement. (Think Can-Am's Chaparral 2J.) The system allows the car to produce race-car levels of grip from zero mph, even allowing prototype to drive upside down during a controlled demo in 2025.The Spéirling had built an impressive résumé even before reaching production. A prototype shattered the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb record in 2022 and later topped the lap record at the Top Gear test track previously held by a 2004 Renault Formula 1 car.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe production car gets a much larger battery than the prototypes—100 kWh versus 60 kWh—along with new Helix electric motors, increased regenerative braking, and a redesigned carbon-fiber monocoque that the company says improves cabin space and accessibility. The wheelbase has grown by 10 percent to accommodate the larger battery pack, while revised bodywork incorporates rear fan inlet ducts and a swan-neck rear wing with integrated storage for a helmet and HANS device.High-speed DC charging replenishes the battery from 20 to 95 percent in as little as 20 minutes under ideal conditions, and optional portable battery storage allows charging away from fixed stations.McMurtry AutomotiveEach Spéirling Pure will be built by hand at McMurtry's new factory in England's Cotswolds and customized to its owner. Buyers can specify unique paint finishes, graphics, interior trim, and custom-molded seats.McMurtry says the Spéirling Pure is eligible for time attack competition and GT1 Sports Club events, but the company also plans to support owners through an exclusive driving club that includes factory-backed track events, driver coaching and engineering support.