Electric McMurtry Spéirling Hypercar Drives Upside Down, Showcasing 2,000 kg 'Downforce-on-Demand'

Gloucestershire, England – The McMurtry Spéirling electric hypercar recently achieved a world-first by driving upside down on a specially constructed rig, demonstrating its revolutionary active downforce system. The British-built vehicle utilized its proprietary "Downforce-on-Demand™" fan technology to generate an astonishing 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs) of suction, allowing it to adhere to the inverted surface and move forward. Thomas Yates, Co-founder and Managing Director of McMurtry Automotive, who piloted the vehicle, described the experience as "completely surreal."

The groundbreaking demonstration, which took place at McMurtry's headquarters, highlights the unique capabilities of the Spéirling's fan system. Unlike conventional aerodynamic downforce that relies on high speeds, this electric hypercar can produce maximum downforce even at a standstill by creating a vacuum beneath its chassis. This constant grip significantly enhances the car's performance, particularly in low-speed corners where traditional race cars typically struggle.

This feat adds to the Spéirling's growing list of record-breaking achievements, including outright records at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb and the Top Gear Test Track, where it surpassed a V10 Formula 1 car's time by 3.1 seconds. The hypercar boasts an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in just 1.5 seconds and can corner at more than 3g. McMurtry Automotive emphasizes that this technology not only enhances performance but also improves safety, as the consistent downforce allows for immediate stopping during emergency maneuvers.

McMurtry Automotive plans to produce a limited run of 100 "Spéirling PURE" models, with customer deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026. The track-focused hypercar, which carries a starting price of £995,000 before taxes, aims to make record-breaking performance accessible to driving enthusiasts. Yates noted that while this demonstration was a "proof of concept," it suggests "just the beginning of what’s possible" for future applications of the technology.