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McMurtry Automotive has officially introduced the production version of its record-breaking Spéirling hypercar, now available for purchase at a price of £1.2 million. This road-legal track machine, dubbed the Spéirling Pure, takes the concept of an electric fan car to an entirely new level, promising extreme performance with a surprisingly user-friendly ownership experience.

The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is a radically enhanced iteration of the compact 1000bhp single-seater that became famous for conquering the 1.16-mile Goodwood Hillclimb in just 39.08 seconds during the 2022 Festival of Speed. After setting multiple records at venues such as Goodwood, Hockenheimring, and the Top Gear test track, the production model now features refined aerodynamics, an extended body length of 200mm (totaling 2.2m) to accommodate a larger battery, a more potent electric drivetrain, and a completely reworked carbon-fibre chassis offering a more spacious and comfortable cockpit.

For customers, the Spéirling Pure also introduces a suite of track-required lighting equipment including indicators, a more compliant suspension setup with a 20% increase in ride height, larger tyres, and a new hydraulic steering system that is lighter and provides improved feedback compared to the previous electric system. Notably, a small boot has been added beneath the massive rear wing, offering space for essentials like a helmet and HANS device.

According to McMurtry, 95% of the components in the production model are newly developed. Managing Director Thomas Yates described the car as delivering “F1-level performance with an ownership experience similar to a Porsche 911 GT3 RS.” He highlighted that one of the company’s key goals was to significantly reduce running costs, ensuring that consumable components last longer and that the car remains accessible and easy to operate for owners.

For instance, Yates explained that the Michelin slick tyres are rated for approximately 175km (about 109 miles), which he said is “completely conventional” for a high-performance car. He also noted that because the car maintains constant downforce, tyre wear is even and predictable, allowing them to “still look great” after use.

The car’s fan system, capable of generating up to two tonnes of downforce from a standstill and allowing cornering forces up to 3g, will require periodic replacement. However, McMurtry has made major strides in simplifying access and reducing costs, making it as straightforward to maintain as changing brake pads.

To date, McMurtry has sold 25 units of the Spéirling Pure, with production already underway at its new facility in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. The factory, employing around 100 people, is expected to produce two cars per month, with the current order backlog stretching into 2027.

Yates explained that the car appeals to a particular type of buyer—those who have already experienced high-level motorsport. “Some of the buyers are racing veterans and legends,” he said. “They already have Formula 1 cars, and this is another way to enjoy that level of performance but with lower running costs and a more social experience.”

Indeed, the social aspect of ownership is key to McMurtry’s philosophy. The company has organized events such as an ice driving experience and fitted customer cars with intercom systems, enabling drivers to communicate with each other during track sessions. “It adds a social dimension to what is already an incredibly high-performance experience,” Yates said. “It’s almost like driving the wildest go-karts ever built.”

McMurtry has also emphasized durability and longevity in its engineering. After 10,000km (around 6200 miles) of intense track testing, the car’s 100kWh battery—engineered entirely in-house—retained 95.5% of its capacity and showed no increase in resistance. The battery has been designed to allow integration of future cell technologies, ensuring that the Spéirling remains relevant and technologically advanced for decades. “We want owners to be excited about driving this car 20 or 30 years from now,” Yates said.

Yates described the battery development process as a major technical achievement: “In a small workshop in Gloucestershire, we are producing some of the most power- and energy-dense battery packs in the world. By controlling both the battery and chassis design, we can iterate hundreds of times to achieve the perfect balance and the lowest possible centre of gravity.”

With production of the Spéirling Pure underway, McMurtry is already planning for the future. Yates confirmed that three new model lines are in development and that the company is collaborating with external partners to apply its proprietary fan and battery technologies to new products. “We are working with one very high-profile motorsport team, one major global automotive manufacturer, and another hypercar maker,” Yates revealed. While he did not name the partners, he confirmed that most of these collaborations will become public in due course.

Yates admitted that deciding to share McMurtry’s technology wasn’t easy but concluded that “it’s even more exciting that fan technology could someday become widely adopted, with the Spéirling remembered as the car that changed the game.”

He acknowledged parallels with companies like Rimac, which evolved from producing electric hypercars to becoming major suppliers of battery and drivetrain technology. However, Yates stressed that McMurtry has no plans to shift focus away from its core car-building operations. “Our goal is to maintain a balance—perhaps 50:50—between applied technology and building the world’s most outrageous cars,” he said.

Although the company previously hinted at road-legal ambitions by fitting a number plate for its Goodwood appearances, the production Spéirling Pure will remain exclusively a track-only car. However, Yates confirmed that McMurtry is actively exploring future models that could be legal for road use. “We have some exciting ideas for what comes next, and it’s quite possible that some of our upcoming models will have number plates,” he said.

Yates also mentioned the possibility of a two-seat version of the Spéirling in the future but clarified that the next-generation cars will take the company “in a completely different direction.”

In a Q&A session, Yates expressed enthusiasm for the idea of a customer-led motorsport series inspired by the pre-war era, where passionate enthusiasts raced purely for the thrill of speed. He also cited British niche manufacturers such as Ariel, BAC, Morgan, and Caterham as inspirations, praising their shared passion and resilience within the UK automotive scene.

Asked whether McMurtry would pursue more record-breaking attempts, Yates hinted that further projects are already in the works. “We’ve got some exciting plans, and the extended range of the new car opens up more opportunities,” he said. “Ultimately, we want our owners to be the ones making the headlines by pushing the limits of what’s possible.”