McMurtry Reveals Its $1.3 Million Track Weapon at Last

McMurtry Automotive has moved its headline-grabbing prototype into production form, turning the Spéirling Pure into a real customer car. The British company plans to make only 100 units, and each one carries a starting price of $1.3 million.

For those following hypercars, McMurtry first made waves with its Spéirling concept, a machine that paired huge electric output with a remarkable ability to generate downforce even from a standstill. That same philosophy now returns in the production-ready Pure.

What Changed for the Production Car

Although the new model looks very close to the prototype, McMurtry says most of the vehicle has been redesigned. The battery has grown from 60.0 kWh to 100.0 kWh, the cooling arrangement has been updated, the exterior has been refined, and the carbon-fiber monocoque now meets motorsport requirements while giving the driver more room.

Under the skin, the Spéirling Pure uses two electric motors and sends power only to the rear axle. Output is listed at 986 horsepower, and McMurtry says that is enough for a 0-60 mph sprint in just 1.55 seconds.

With the larger battery, the company estimates the car can run a full LMP2-level race distance of about 25 to 31 miles before needing a recharge. Charging time depends heavily on conditions and equipment, with McMurtry quoting anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes.

Downforce Like Nothing Else

The most unusual part of the Spéirling Pure is its fan-assisted Downforce-on-Demand system. Two high-speed fans mounted beneath the car work with a skirt setup to create more than 4,400 pounds of downforce, even when the car is not moving.

McMurtry says the twin-fan layout also provides backup if one unit stops working. In a spin, the system can help slow the car much more quickly than a conventional hypercar without active suction assistance.

With the fans operating at full strength, the company claims the car can produce around 3g during cornering and braking.

Limited Production and Racing Plans

Only 100 examples will be built, and buyers can also choose factory support for track use. In the United States, McMurtry says the Spéirling Pure will be eligible for GT1 Sports Club and Global Time Attack competition, while European appearances include the Time Attack Masters series.

The car will be shown soon at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it is expected to reach the United States during Monterey Car Week.

It is an extreme machine built for a very small audience, but it marks an impressive step from concept to customer-ready hypercar.