Introducing the McMurtry Spéirling Pure: A Track-Only Electric Fan Car
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is a track-only electric fan car that is set to revolutionize the racing industry. It is a single-seater that develops 1000bhp despite weighing less than a tonne. The car is nearly identical to the record-breaking prototype EV, complete with its unique underbody fan, which sucks it to the road at the press of a button. However, it is claimed to be even faster than its predecessor.
The Spéirling Pure is equipped with an updated fan system that results in more than 2000kg of on-demand downforce. This, combined with a more efficient e-axle that gives the rear wheels 1000bhp, plus a kerb weight of less than 1000kg, means the car can do 0-62mph in 1.5sec and continue to a top speed of 190mph. Power is drawn from a cockpit-wrapping 60kWh battery, which is 15% lighter than the previous car’s – showing that electric performance cars needn’t be heavy, according to McMurtry.
Weight-Saving Changes
The Spéirling Pure also gets a number of weight-saving changes, from an updated skirt design and new electrical architecture (cutting the amount of wiring by a third) to a lightened power steering unit and a revised carbonfibre monocoque. Despite being just 3.45m in length, the tight-fitting single-seater comes fitted with adjustable pedals and steering wheel to accommodate drivers up to 6ft 7in tall and as heavy as 23 stone.
Track Use Only
The Spéirling Pure will be limited to track use (unlike another variant that’s suggested to also be in the works). As such, it has been designed with a focus on multi-lap runs on full circuits with rapid-charging turnarounds. As a baseline, the car is capable of completing 10 laps of Silverstone’s 3.7-mile circuit at lap record pace, then rapid-charging in 20 minutes to run again. Key to this is the Molicel battery pack’s improved thermal management. The car has potential to go even faster for a shorter qualifying simulation, said McMurtry.
Limited Production
Production of the Spéirling Pure will start next year, with just 100 examples to be made. The car is eligible for the GT1 Sports Club driving programme, despite its unique fan. It will be shown for the first time at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
A New Era on the Track
“The Spéirling Pure will herald a new era on the track,” said McMurtry managing director Thomas Yates. “The sound, grip, acceleration, aesthetics and technology of this car are distinct. Witnessing the car as a spectator or from the cockpit offers a rare and exhilarating experience.” He added that the team wanted the car to be a catalyst for the use of fan-car tech, as pioneered by the infamous Brabham BT46 Formula 1 car of 1978. “I can’t wait for fan cars at the race track to become a new normality,” he said.
Conclusion
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is a track-only electric fan car that is set to revolutionize the racing industry. It is equipped with an updated fan system that results in more than 2000kg of on-demand downforce and develops 1000bhp despite weighing less than a tonne. The car is nearly identical to the record-breaking prototype EV, complete with its unique underbody fan, which sucks it to the road at the press of a button. The Spéirling Pure will be limited to track use and production will start next year, with just 100 examples to be made. The car is eligible for the GT1 Sports Club driving programme, despite its unique fan. It will be shown for the first time at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.