McMurtry speirling stuns with record-breaking top gear lap
The McMurtry Speirling is a British sports car that has recently been making waves, and it's not surprising at all.
The first reason for its sudden fame is its performance on the Top Gear track. The McMurtry Speirling completed the challenging course at the Dunsfold airfield in just 55.9 seconds. This impressive result is attributed not only to its incredibly powerful electric engine but also to some technical innovations.
The creators of the vehicle decided to use an underbody fan that generates an extreme downforce equivalent to 4,400 lbs. Remarkably, it produces this downforce even while stationary. This technology makes the car literally grip the surface. Anyway, see for yourself.
The McMurtry Speirling is the first car capable of driving upside down without relying on aerodynamic downforce. While this isn't a feature you'll need in everyday life, it certainly highlights the technical expertise behind the design.
Production of the McMurtry Spéirling Pure will be limited to 100 units, with deliveries planned for 2025. Intended exclusively for the track, the car does not have road homologation, and its price is 820,000 pounds, approximately equivalent to 1.1 million dollars.
