Watch the McMurtry Spéirling, weighing 1000kg with 1000bhp, generate 2000kg of downforce using fans that spin at 23,000rpm, even from 0mph.
The McMurtry Spéirling is a remarkable feat of engineering, weighing 1000kg, producing 1000 horsepower, and using fans capable of spinning at 23,000rpm to create 2000kg of downforce—even at 0 mph. It’s a car built to push boundaries, making it necessary to buckle up tightly.
Typically, downforce increases as a car’s speed rises. However, with a “fan car” like the Spéirling, the fans suck the car to the ground, providing maximum downforce at all speeds. This technology was pioneered by Gordon Murray, who introduced it in the Brabham BT46B Formula 1 car, followed by the iconic McLaren F1 and the recent T.50.
Now, the McMurtry Spéirling takes fan technology to new heights. With its lightweight build and powerful electric motor, the fans generate 2000kg of downforce from a standstill, giving it a unique advantage over traditional cars.
You might recognize the Spéirling from its record-setting run at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it shattered the standing record previously held by a McLaren Formula 1 car since 1999. The McMurtry Spéirling’s combination of lightweight engineering, electric power, and fan-driven downforce makes it a true game-changer in the world of performance cars.
