McMurtry Spéirling Defies Gravity and Records: The 1,000bhp Fan Car That Laps Like Lightning
By Team Dailyrevs April 16, 2025
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McMurtry Spéirling sets a new Top Gear Test Track lap record with a 55.9s run—beating a Formula 1 car.
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The fan-powered electric hypercar generates 2,000kg of downforce, enabling upside-down driving tests.
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With 1,000bhp and 0–60mph in 1.5s, it’s more than a concept—it's redefining electric performance engineering.
McMurtry Spéirling: The 1,000bhp Fan Car That's Rewriting the Rulebook
It sounds like science fiction: a car that not only outpaces a Formula 1 racer but can also drive upside down. But the McMurtry Spéirling, an electric fan car engineered with track-day violence and aerodynamic sorcery, is doing exactly that—breaking records, and maybe soon, gravity.
A Lap Time That Left F1 in the Dust
Earlier this month, the McMurtry Spéirling Pure version set a new outright lap record at the Top Gear Test Track—a blistering 55.9 seconds, driven by The Stig. This obliterated the previous 59.0s record held by a 2004 Renault F1 car for over two decades. That’s not shaving a few tenths—it’s re-writing the stopwatch.
What Makes the Spéirling So… Spéirling?
Let’s break down why this car isn’t just another electric experiment:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | Dual electric motors producing 1,000bhp |
| Weight | Under 1,000kg (approx. 2,200 lbs) |
| Downforce | 2,000kg generated via fan-powered Downforce-on-Demand™ |
| 0–60 mph | 1.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 mph (306 km/h) |
| Lap Record | 55.9s @ Top Gear Dunsfold |
| Upside Down Capability | Tested and proven with Project Inversion |
This tiny, fighter-jet-looking EV doesn’t use traditional wings alone for grip. Instead, it deploys an active fan system that literally sucks it to the ground—creating more downforce than most GT3 cars, even while stationary. That’s not marketing—it’s measurable.
Yes, It Can Drive Upside Down (Technically and Practically)
Project Inversion, McMurtry’s bold and slightly unhinged engineering test, confirmed the Spéirling can generate enough grip to drive upside down inside a tunnel. While the public demonstration is still pending, simulation and real-world testing in an inverted wind tunnel show that the car could maintain adhesion on a ceiling at speed.
Thomas Yates, McMurtry’s co-founder, summed it up perfectly:
“This record evokes great feelings of nostalgia for the incredible cars that starred before ours on Top Gear. For us, it’s not just a record—it’s a testament to our passion for innovation, performance and lightweight.”
Why This Matters
The Spéirling isn’t just a science project or concept car—it’s road-course lethal, F1-beating proof that electric cars don’t have to be boring, bloated, or software-obsessed. It’s a hand-built rebellion wrapped in carbon fiber.
More than that, it represents the return of innovation-first engineering, something the auto industry has arguably softened in favor of range anxiety charts and touchscreens. The Spéirling ignores all that—and just goes fast, very, very fast.
Want to See More?
You can find detailed images of the McMurtry Spéirling by clicking here.