Introducing the McMurtry Spéirling Pure: A Track-Only Electric Supercar
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is a track-only electric supercar that is set to revolutionize the racing industry. Developed from the Goodwood-record-breaking McMurtry Spéirling electric fan car, the Spéirling Pure is a single-seater that produces more than 2000kg of on-demand downforce. With a rear E-axle that develops 1000bhp, this car can do 0-62mph in 1.5 seconds and continue to a top speed of 190mph.
Design and Features
The Spéirling Pure is nearly identical to the record-breaking prototype EV, complete with its unique underbody fan that sucks it to the road at the press of a button. However, it is claimed to be yet faster, thanks to an update to the fan system. A 15% increase in efficiency results in more than the 2000kg of on-demand downforce that the prototype produced.
The car draws power from a cockpit-wrapping 60kWh battery, which is 15% lighter than the previous car’s. This shows that electric performance cars needn’t be heavy, according to McMurtry. 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.
The car has potential to go even faster for a shorter qualifying simulation, said McMurtry. 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 Performance
The Spéirling Pure 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 will be limited to track use (unlike another variant that’s suggested to also be in the works). However, it is eligible for the GT1 Sports Club driving programme, despite its unique fan. The Spéirling Pure will be shown for the first time at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Production will start next year, with just 100 examples to be made.
Conclusion
“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.
In conclusion, the McMurtry Spéirling Pure is a game-changer in the racing industry. With its unique fan system, efficient E-axle, and lightweight design, this track-only electric supercar is set to break records and revolutionize the way we think about electric performance cars. The Spéirling Pure is a rare and exhilarating experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who witnesses it in action.