When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: McMurtryQUICK SUMMARYBritish startup McMurtry has revealed the production version of its remarkable Spéirling. A one-seat electric track car, the Spéirling Pure has 1,000 horsepower and a fan system that generates 2,000 kg of downforce to create near-F1 levels of driving performance.Priced at £995,000 plus tax and optional extras, the McMurtry Spéirling Pure goes into production this year.AdvertisementAdvertisementBritish electric car startup McMurtry made headlines the world over in 2022 when its tiny EV blasted its way up the Goodwood hill climb, before breaking the TopGear Test Track record in 2025 and later being the first car to drive upside down.That was all in prototype form, and now McMurtry is ready to put the Spéirling into production. While McMurtry says 95 percent of its components are new, the overall look of the track-ready single-seater remains – and so too does the outrageous performance, which its makers describe as "truly accessible F1-level" that "any driver can enjoy".The all-electric track car is powered by a 100 kWh battery pack and a motor sending 1,000 bhp to the rear wheels, enough to blast it to 60 mph in 1.55 seconds and on to a top speed of 190 mph. That's impressive enough, but what sets the Spéirling apart from any other car is its 'Downforce-on-Demand' system, which uses powerful fans to suck the car to the road.Credit: McMurtryInstead of relying solely on conventional downforce, which only works at speed with air passing over and under wings and diffusers, the Spéirling's fan system generates up to 2,000 kg of downforce at every speed. It even works while stationary, hence its ability to literally drive upside down, since that 2,000 kg is more than the car's weight of around 1,350 kg.AdvertisementAdvertisementMcMurtry says the Spéirling Pure – the name of the £995,000 production car – can generate 3G in corners and under braking, and the battery can deliver the pace of an LMP2 race car for between 25 and 31 miles. After that, it'll charge up from 20 to 95 percent in between 20 and 60 minutes, depending on ambient temperature and charger capacity.Many race tracks now have charging infrastructure, but if a charger isn't available during your track day, McMurtry offers a portable 100 kWh power bank that will refill the car, then charge back up using a standard three-phase outlet.Credit: McMurtryLeaning further into the Spéirling's usability, McMurtry says a driver and their "competent friend" or technician can handle a track day with no other support – something that often isn't true with similarly capable racecars. Alternatively, McMurtry is also offering full factory support to customers who want to simply arrive and drive.There will also be advanced driver training offered to Spéirling customers, helping them get the most out of their car. The first training event will take customers to Sweden for lessons in low-grip driving on ice, before experiencing the Spéirling and its unique downforce performance on track.AdvertisementAdvertisementAn owners' club created by McMurtry also promises global track support, with all logistics for international events at "premier racing circuits" taken care of. Owners will also be invited to provide feedback into the development of McMustry's future vehicles.Credit: McMurtryThe McMurtry Spéirling Pure is available to order now, priced from £995,000 (or around $1,15m in the US), plus local taxes, shipping and options. The latter includes air conditioning and extensive exterior and interior customisation.Thomas Yates, McMurtry co-founder and manager director, said:"The Spéirling Pure marks the beginning of a new era in track driving with mind-bending performance to suit all levels of owner, from weekend enthusiasts to professional drivers. In production form, the car is significantly more usable, but no less outrageous. In terms of exhilaration, grip, acceleration, sound, aesthetics and technology, we offer something that no other manufacturer is able to."
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