McMurtry Automotive has been showing off its prototype electric car for some years now. The record-breaking Spéirling hyper track car, capable of racing upside down like a Formula-1 car, really turned eyeballs and caught much attention. Now, the thing is legit for the public roads, as the British electric hypercar manufacturer has revealed the production version of the electric version of the car. Called the Spéirling Pure, this hypercar is slated to cost around $1.3 million when it goes on sale later this year.
This production version has some valid changes to make it road legal and, more importantly, road viable for purists who want to experience the thrill of driving a powerful EV. Just like the prototype version, the Spéirling Pure EV can drive upside down thanks to the Downforce-on-Demand fan-based system, which can produce a surprising amount of downforce courtesy of the high-speed fans running at up to 23,000 rpm. This is assisted by the underbody extended skirt system that keeps the car glued to the surface like a vacuum pump.
Designer: McMurtry Automotive
Since the car has more downforce than the dry weight of 4,409 lb (even though 665 lb heavier than the prototype), it can literally be upside down like a bat in the standing position. That’s a very rare trick you can show off in the real world if you find a setting to make the car turn upside down. The massive 3G downforce comes in handy in tight chicanes and corners, virtually lending the hypercar superior traction control to carry more speed out of corners. On the production version of the car, the fan motor is improved with new blades, and the air compressor also gets an upgrade. Other major upgrades include the new 100-kWh battery pack (compared to the 60-kWh pack on the prototype) and a wider wheelbase, increased to 8 inches to 86.6 inches to make space for the larger battery unit.
Spéirling Pure feeds the battery power to the pair of electric motors that drive the rear wheels. The enhanced transmission translates all the energy into 986 horsepower for an acceleration to 60mph in just 1.6 seconds. The top speed hits 190 mph, and that downforce system helps keep the vehicle stable. This also helps in braking at high speeds as the suction power creates enough friction. The production version will also get a flexible suspension system, adaptive dampers, and a 20 percent higher ride height to conquer most motorable roads. The electric hypercar can be charged from 20 percent to almost full capacity in a mere 20 minutes, depending on the outlet it is being plugged into.
The upgrades follow on the inside with a motorsports-grade carbon-fiber monocoque for premium safety. Bodywork also gets a bump up in the form of a swan-neck rear wing above the trunk, refined headlight design, a second hinged door, and space for keeping a helmet or HANS device. The interior can be customized by the buyers in a plethora of options. For the thrill of experiencing racing, the hypercar comes with a F1-styled steering wheel and an instrument cluster on the digital display.
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