McMurtry Automotive has opened order books for the Spéirling, a 1000-horsepower electric hypercar capable of generating enough downforce to drive upside down. The production model carries a $1.3 million price tag.
The Spéirling evolved from McMurtry's record-setting prototype, which famously climbed Pike's Peak in 2022. The production version grows slightly in exterior dimensions and battery capacity compared to the record car, optimizing it for road use while retaining the extreme aerodynamic principles that defined its track heritage.
Power comes from dual electric motors producing 1000 hp and 937 lb-ft of torque. The car's defining feature remains its active aerodynamics. McMurtry engineered the Spéirling to generate sufficient downforce that it could theoretically adhere to a ceiling, hence the "upside-down capable" claim. This isn't mere marketing hyperbole. The downforce figure reportedly exceeds the car's weight across a wide speed range, a specification previously seen only in competitive motorsport machines.
The larger battery pack extends range beyond the prototype's capabilities, though McMurtry has not released specific figures. Charging times and performance metrics remain under wraps until closer to first deliveries.
At $1.3 million, the Spéirling positions itself in rarefied territory occupied by Pagani, Rimac, and Lotus Emira variants. The hypercar market continues consolidating around electric propulsion, with legacy fuel-powered hypercars becoming increasingly rare. McMurtry's track record and the Spéirling's unconventional engineering credentials differentiate it from rivals relying primarily on heritage appeal.
Production capacity remains limited. McMurtry has not announced build numbers, but ultra-low-volume hypercars typically see single-digit annual production