McMurtry Spéirling PURE Fan Car - Validation Prototype 1 Testing McMurtry Automotive 2024-02-23 | A lot of testing happens in secret. But one day we took some cameras to show you what the wider, faster McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1 looks like in motion. Totally unique and rare, the McMurtry Spéirling PURE's will deliver ultimate downforce performance for their owners. Join us on the development journey: Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
Ultimate McMurtry Test Drive - Roger Monteforte - Customer Feedback - Spéirling PURE VP1, Lime Rock McMurtry Automotive 2024-11-25 | “When extreme is no longer extreme. When fast is no longer fast. When the limit is no longer the limit. Redefining everything you thought you knew. How the β*#% do I not get one??”. Not our marketing words but those of instagram.com/r.m._.collection when he ordered a Spéirling PURE fan car at Miller Motorcars earlier this year. Roger is collector and track driver plus is now champion in the Ferrari Challenge Coppa Shell-AM North America. This summer, he got behind the wheel of a Spéirling PURE prototype for the first time. (The same car which was on the front cover of Top Gear magazine that month!) Private test sessions were arranged in collaboration with instagram.com/millermotorcars and instagram.com/limerockparkThis video summarises the test drive day and emotions of driving a McMurtry fan car. Remarks before the drive: "I'm excited, thrilled and slightly nervous" "Just getting a small taste of it ahead of getting my car delivered is a dream"“My kids fell in love with it immediately, they call it the mini batmobile”So what does fan downforce feel like? “It’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever felt on track in my entire life” “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt before, you literally feel the grip through the wheel”“The level of stability and the level of confidence it instils is incredible”Reflections on a few sessions driving a McMurtry fan car at Lime Rock Park:“It’s an out of body experience” “I’m back to power so fast, pulling so many G’s, and I’m like did I just do that?!”Thanks to instagram.com/r.ego for the Senna GTR footage.Thanks to Ferrari of Central New Jersey & Michael Lujan for the Ferrari Challenge Footage.For McMurtry ownership enquires please contact us via mcmurtry.com/speirling-pure or speak to your nearest dealer.
McMurtry at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 - Spéirling PURE VP1 Dynamic FoS Debut McMurtry Automotive 2024-09-26 | Take 3 mins to transport yourself back to McMurtry's visit to the Festival of Speed 2024.See the Spéirling PURE VP1 tackle the hill for the first time, plus the famous record holding Spéirling doing demo runs for the crowd too.Each year at Goodwood FoS McMurtry achieves a new milestone:2021 = Company Debut on World stage2022 = THE famous record run2023 = Reveal of the Spéirling PURE hyper-track car for sale2024 = PURE VP1 Dynamic Goodwood DebutIn McMurtry's 4th consecutive year at Goodwood Festival of Speed, we speak to test drivers Max Chilton and Alex Summers plus key figures Thomas Yates and Kevin Ukoko-Rongione from the McMurtry team. #fancar
Laguna Seca - 7 laps onboard McMurtry Speirling PURE inc. EV lap record 17/08/24 - Philip Kadoorie McMurtry Automotive 2024-09-09 | McMurtry showcase two cars running at Laguna Seca during 10 min public display, one accidentally beats EV recordSkip to: 04:46 Start of the Fastest Lap05:34 Corkscrew07:08 Overtaking another Spéirling !*At Laguna Seca, McMurtry ran two fan cars together in public for the first time*The demo session was right in the middle of the Monterey Motorsports Reunion race meeting*The aim was to showcase McMurtry’s prototype fan car’s to highlight longer running and by using drivers who are non-professional to show accessibility of performance*Philip Kadoorie enjoyed 7 laps during the 10 minute stint in the newest Spéirling PURE VP1 model. Running power and downforce at 50%, he achieved a best lap of 1:18.413 which is a new outright EV record at Laguna. *For reference, this is also 6.3s faster than the production car record set by the Czinger 21C. *Philip Kadoorie is currently campaigning a Group C Porsche 962 in historic motorsport. It was Philips first time driving the PURE, having driven the previous model on one occasion before. *Thomas Yates, McMurtry managing director, was driving the Silver Goodwood record holding Spéirling. It was his debut at this iconic Californian circuit. *The McMurtry Spéirling PURE hyper-track car starts at £895k + taxes & delivery. (Equivalent approx $US 1.178m)*The 60kWh battery in the Spéirling PURE Validation Prototype 1 uses high performance Molicel lithium-ion cells and the customer cars will have an enhanced 100kWh battery using the new Molicel P50B cells to achieve a 20 min run time at GT3 pace.
Laguna Seca EV LAP RECORD - ONBOARD VIDEO + Driver Chat, McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1,Philip Kadoorie McMurtry Automotive 2024-09-06 | 00:38 Start of Lap01:25 Corkscrew in McMurtry2:11 Two McMurtry's together + Overtake!2:27 Thomas + Philip Debrief and InsightsOn 17th August, McMurtry debuted on the full 2.238 mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, going the right way round this time, having won the reverse direction Corkscrew hillclimb there the weekend prior. Two Spéirling’s took to the legendary circuit to show drivers and spectators fan cars running again at Laguna during a 10 min demonstration session, over 50 years since the original Chaparral 2J fan car first competed there. The blue Spéirling PURE VP1 was driven by friend of the company Philip Kadoorie, who completed 7 laps in front of the spectators at the Monterey Motorsport Reunion where he was there to race a Porsche 962 Group C car. The Goodwood Festival of Speed record Spéirling was driven by Thomas Yates, Managing Director of McMurtry. The aim was to demonstrate the cars doing longer session durations opposed to single qualifying style laps, and also for the cars to be driven by non-professional drivers to show that this seemingly unattainable performance level is still accessible by normal driving enthusiasts. Philip’s first flying lap was enough to beat the EV record, almost by accident. His session best was 1:18.413 which is the new outright EV record at Laguna Seca. In fact, every single one of Philips flying laps was under the existing EV record of 1:26.7 set by the Unplugged Performance modified 1020hp Tesla Model S Plaid which achieved a top 10 at the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. It’s not massively fair to compare a purpose built track car to other production or production based records but it is noteworthy however that Philip achieved this lap time whilst running in a 50% power and downforce mode for the demo, which highlights the pace advantage inbuilt to a Spéirling fan car. For reference, Philips' time was 6.3s faster than the production car record set by the Czinger 21C. This demonstration bodes well for some McMurtry customers who wish to learn with their own Spéirling’s to then set their own records on other circuits and hillclimbs. Philip enthused he would love to return in future years to Laguna Seca to try the higher settings. The McMurtry Spéirling generates up to 4,400 pounds of downforce from 0mph, using onboard fans, to give hard to believe dynamic performance. Using advance P50B battery cells from Molicel, the customer version of the cars will perform 20 mins of track running at GT3 pace before recharging again in 20 mins. With the potential to run much faster as demonstrated by other record’s set by McMurtry at Goodwood, Hockenheim, Castle Combe and the Laguna Reverse Corkscrew Hillclimb. Thomas Yates said “The world’s first fan car took pole position here in Can-am 54 years ago - the Chaparral 2J. To have followed in those wheel tracks, showing what our modern take on a fan car can do, has been really special. There are so many passionate spectators, drivers and collectors here, the reception has been fantastic.” Philip Kadoorie said “Getting to drive one of my favourite tracks in the Spéirling has been truly great. I have gone four seconds faster around here than I ever have before. The car is easy to drive and invites you to build speed with each lap. The confidence I had with the fan assisted aero is one of the reasons we broke the EV record today without really trying. I’d love to return next year and try the more powerful fan and power settings next for the outright lap record.”
ONBOARD - McMurtry Spéirling fan car sets LAGUNA SECA Reverse Hillclimb RECORD McMurtry Automotive 2024-08-14 | Record Time: 21.958s set on 11th August by Max Chilton in the McMurtry Spéirling.• The Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb record holding car and driver maintain their 100% win rate too. • This was McMurtry’s dynamic debut in the USA• It is a fan car, which sucks itself to the track, like the Chaparral 2J pioneered over 54 years ago! • This give it record breaking performance for acceleration, cornering and braking. 0-60mph in 1.5s. 3G corner. 2000kg of downforce at any speed. • McMurtry are selling an even more capable version of this car for track drivers who want to experience and achieve record breaking performance for themselves• It’s fully electric but sounds like a jet flying past as it has two fans spinning at 23,000rpm• Designed and hand built in the UK by a team of ex-F1 engineers masterminded by engineering inventor and billionaire Sir David McMurtry. • Only 100 will be built, price is £895k + taxes + shipping. • For track use. • McMurtry are in California for 3 weeks to give current and future clients test drives at a nearby venue during car week.• There will also be a demonstration session on 17th August at 11.50-12.00 for people to see the car in action on the main circuit at Laguna Seca.
Laguna Seca Reverse Corkscrew HILLCLIMB RECORD - McMurtry Spéirling Fan Car (Goodwood Record Holder) McMurtry Automotive 2024-08-13 | Driving the World's most famous corner the wrong way! It was McMurtry’s dynamic debut in the USA as part of a suite of car week activitiesGoodwood Festival of Speed record holding combination Max Chilton and the McMurtry Spéirling were in action here. Old Hillclimb record surpassed by 6 seconds (Previous record set by Lotus Type 77 F1 car), 28.6s vs 34.69s. New record set on shorter 2024 layout, 21.958s, during the top 3 shootoutThe unique fan downforce system draws power from the bespoke McMurtry battery system incorporating high performance Molicel lithium-ion cellsThe McMurtry Spéirling PURE hyper-track car starts at £895k + taxes & delivery. (Equivalent approx $US 1.142m)The British built McMurtry Spéirling electric fan car claimed two records and maintained its 100% win rate in competition at the ‘Laguna Seca Reverse Corkscrew Hillclimb’ on Sun 11th August. It’s the same hyper-track car and driver combination which holds the outright record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Max Chilton, former F1 and Indycar driver, was at the wheel for the two day event as part of the Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion.This event was also McMurtry’s US dynamic debut, a country home to a number of existing McMurtry customers who are looking forward to test driving the prototypes that the team have bought here for car week. The first Hillclimb record beaten by McMurtry was the longer layout used at previous events. Max Chilton and the McMurtry Spéirling achieved 28.6s compared to the previous record set by a 1976 Lotus Type 77 Formula One Car at 34.69s. The 6 seconds advantage was achieved using the unique McMurtry fan downforce system to enhance grip coupled with the instant torque of the 1000bhp electric powertrain. The McMurtry Spéirling also set a new record on the revised shorter layout, introduced for 2024. A 21.958s was achieved in the top 3 shootout, where timing strips were installed to record the rapid ascents from many competitors. Second place finisher was a 1967 Ford Falcon race car with a 29.004s and third place was a 2022 Ferrari SF90 with a 29.822. McMurtry are using the coming weeks primarily for private customer test drives and also showcasing the cars in public at a number of events: The Motorlux party on Wed 14th Aug at the Monterey Jet Centre. 17.00-22.00.The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on Fri 16th Aug. 9.00-16.00.Demo Laps on Laguna Seca Full Circuit, Sat 17th Aug, 11.50-12.00. L'Auberge Carmel, Sun 18th Aug 9.00-22.00The Reverse Corkscrew Hillclimb uses the legendary Corkscrew corner plus turns 11, 10 and 9, driven the wrong way to normal racing. The Laguna Hillclimb was inspired by the spectacle and variety of entrant’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed and was started 3 years ago.McMurtry laid down a fresh record on the new shorter layout and beat the old hillclimb record during a specially organised run over the respective course. The McMurtry Spéirling generates 4,400 pounds of downforce from 0mph, using onboard fans, to give hard to believe dynamic performance. Using advance P50B battery cells from Molicel, the customer version of the cars will perform 20mins of track running at GT3 pace before recharging again in 20mins. With the potential to run much faster, as demonstrated by this and other records achieved. Max Chilton said “The Corkscrew is one of the most famous corner’s in the world. Normally it’s a blind approach on entry, so in the reverse hillclimb it’s unsighted on the exit. You have to shoot up the 18 metres elevation change and then hope you’ve picked the right line as you launch over the top. Luckily I had fan downforce to help keep me stuck to the ground. It’s been quite a special experience to compete in and set a record in the Laguna Seca Hillclimb” The McMurtry Spéirling is the basis for an even more capable track car, which is now available to order - the McMurtry Spéirling PURE. The McMurtry Spéirling PURE utilises the same unique downforce-on-demand system to provide exceptional downforce and grip right from 0mph. The 1000bhp electric powertrain, offers selectable performance drive modes from GT3 to F1 and Indycar levels pace.The next driving demonstration will be back at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion on is on Saturday 17th August at 11.50-12.00. Two cars will take to the track piloted by McMurtry Managing Director Thomas Yates, and experienced historic racer, Philip Kadoorie, to show that this seemingly unattainable performance level is still accessible by normal driving enthusiasts. Thomas Yates, Managing Director of McMurtry Automotive, said “The Reverse Corkscrew Hillclimb has been such an enjoyable way to showcase the cars in motion for the first time ever on US soil. The level of excitement from everyone here at Laguna Seca has made it very memorable. You’ll be seeing plenty more of McMurtry in the US over the coming years.”
FASTEST LAP EVER by over 4 seconds at ‘home circuit’ Castle Combe, with McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1 McMurtry Automotive 2024-08-08 | The FASTEST LAP EVER of our 'home circuit' Castle Combe with the McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1 driven by Max Chilton.2:06 Onboard LapRunning at 80% power with a 155mph speed limit, a lap time of 54.559s was achieved at Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire, England during private testingThe car is the McMurtry Spéirling PURE (Validation Prototype 1) fan car driven by Max Chilton on 29th April 2024. This is 4.037s faster than the outright fastest race lap record (set by an F3 car in 2021)It is 9.796s faster than the GT3 lap record (set by a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 in 2022)Castle Combe is often referred to as the prettiest village in England, and its race track, Castle Combe Circuit, has a 74 year racing history. It’s 1.85mile long featuring a mix of fast corners, a blind crest and two technical chicanes. McMurtry cars are designed and handbuilt just 30 mins from Castle Combe so the venue holds a special status as ‘home circuit’McMurtry has performed durability testing here since 2021 and has a long standing relationship with Castle Combe. This is the first time a lap time has been released. Enjoy.
TRACK RECORD - Fastest EVER closed wheel lap at Hockenheim - McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car McMurtry Automotive 2024-06-19 | Hockenheim Record! Here’s the run down of the event containing onboard video and overtakes plus insights from Max and Thomas. Achieving the closed wheel record whilst validating the 75% power and 75% downforce mode is a great milestone as we move towards production. Owners of the Spéirling PURE will be able to choose from setting’s either side of this: from GT3 right through to F1 mode– to match pace and run time to suit their desires.Thanks to Dörr Group for hosting us at their annual track day. It was a privilege to take part. What could be possible next year? Ownership Enquiries:mcmurtry.com/speirling-pure#fancar #Hockenheim #record
TEST TRACK PARTNERSHIP - Castle Combe Circuit and McMurtry Automotive McMurtry Automotive 2024-05-01 | Having a race track on your doorstep is a dream for drivers and car manufacturers alike. We are proud to announce an official partnership with Castle Combe circuit which will see McMurtry regularly testing the Speirling PURE VP1 fan car as part of its development programme ahead of customer deliveries. Just 16miles from where where McMurtry's fan cars are built, is the 1.85 mile Castle Combe, is perfectly positioned to support the testing of McMurtry vehicles.
THREE OVERTAKES IN ONE LAP - SILVERSTONE - McMurtry Spéirling PURE Fan Car (Power + Downforce: 80%) McMurtry Automotive 2024-04-27 | Ride onboard with Max Chilton during a test session around Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.Incredible downforce performance from the fan system is significantly enhancing low speed grip beyond any other car on the planet. Apex speeds in the tightest corners are ahead of F1 quali lap record pace already. Overtaking around the outside of race prepared machinery is becoming the norm with this fan car.This lap running at 80% power and 80% downforce yielded a 1:40.92 including 3 overtakes.It's exciting to consider what the ultimate potential could be. Ownership enquiries: mcmurtry.com/speirling-pure
McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 McMurtry Automotive 2023-10-12 | The McMurtry Spéirling PURE Validation Prototype is a evolution of the outright record holder at Goodwood Festival of Speed.It is designed for full race track running, with fast re-charging and its unique performance differentiator of 'downforce on demand'.Take a look at McMurtry's 2023 Festival of Speed:*Record car running demo laps in the wet and dry*New model on the main stand*Fans, clients and strategic partners all celebrating this milestone in company and history
International Reveal - McMurtry Spéirling in Dubai - Launch Event McMurtry Automotive 2023-03-22 | On 1st March, the Spéirling was unveiled outside of the UK for the first time. Guests from the Dubai car community were invited to a VIP reveal and on-track demonstration of the record breaking McMurtry Spéirling.UAE dealer Knight International hosted 70 guests at Dubai Autodrome as MD Thomas Yates discussed future products and test driver Max Chilton demonstrated the car under the floodlit circuit. The feedback and support from the car community in Dubai, in person and online, surpassed expectations and we hope to return to the UAE again soon.
McMurtry Spéirling launches down Blenheim Palace Driveway at SALON PRIVÉ after Concours display week McMurtry Automotive 2022-09-22 | Blenheim Palace provided a beautiful setting for the 17th Salon Privé, a Concours d'Elegance with a twist on the Sunday - acceleration launches on the North Driveway. Max takes us round the static display in the week and then gets ready to send it in front of the crowds on the final day. Video includes a snippet of onboard camera from the Spéirling and and a cheeky burnout on the way back.
Goodwood Record Breakers visit SILVERSTONE CLASSIC to meet fans and get nostalgic motorsport fix McMurtry Automotive 2022-08-30 | From a 1950s Maserati 250F to 1980s LeMans Group C Porsches & F1 cars, the 2022 McMurtry Spéirling was in good company on August Bank Holiday weekend at Silverstone Classic.Here's a quick video to show you what Max and McMurtry got up to on the Sunday at this annual celebration of historic motorsport.
SECRET IS OUT. McMurtry Spéirlings Niche Advanced Battery Cells - High Power and Capacity: MOLICEL! McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-22 | The Spéirling's battery pack is engineered and built by the McMurtry team in the UK using over 6,000 P26A cylindrical lithium ion cells from Molicel. The Goodwood edition car that broke the outright record had a 60 kWh capacity battery. The key requirements for the cells are high power, low impedance and fast charge/discharge.One benefit of a low impedance Molicel cell is a comparatively small temperature increase during high current drain therefore thermal design at pack system level can be simplified, making the resulting battery pack smaller and lighter."The battery pack is a defining element of our unique car concept. The cell capability within that has a first order effect on the mass and packaging volume of the entire car, plus the obvious power output to the drive motors. Therefore, in the heart of our car, we are leaving no stone unturned to deliver a power dense, compact and lightweight battery. The Molicel cells have delivered a competitive advantage in achieving these aims and they have been powered the novel performance that the world has just witnessed at Goodwood. I’m also looking forward to integrating the next generation of Molicel cells into our future products" Thomas Yates, Founding Director, McMurtry AutomotiveAbout MOLICEL®E-One Moli Energy Corporation, established in 1998, is a world class manufacturer of high performance, superior quality rechargeable lithium-ion cells and battery pack products. The company provides power optimized cylindrical cells by the brand MOLICEL®.With over 40 years’ rechargeable lithium-ion knowhow and innovative technology research and development, MOLICEL® is famous for its excellent power density product which both presents high discharge and fast charge capability, balanced with good energy density. The company has been recognized as the first choice for world leading manufacturers in applications such as sports car/motorcycle, VTOL, aerospace and heavy-duty tools.MOLICEL®’s R&D and engineers hold core competencies in material research, cell design and advanced manufacturing along with testing capability. These four cornerstones make this medium size but tech-leading cell maker stands in a very competitive position in the market. To react to next generation cell design and state-of-the-art manufacturing, MOLICEL®’s new expansion plant was announced in March 2021 with US$660 million investment, and is expected to come online in 2023. Total annual capacity in 2024 will reach 3.3 GWh.MOLICEL® belongs to the energy business of Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC). TCC is the first listing company in Taiwan stock market. The group has business units in the field of power plant, renewable energy and BESS.http://www.molicel.com----------Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling Goodwood 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kgBattery Cells: Molicel P26ABattery Capacity: 60kWhGoodwood Hillclimb OUTRIGHT record: 39.08s - achieved 26/06/22#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FASTEST CAR of ALL TIME at GOODWOOD Festival of Speed! McMurtry Spéirling Record 22 WEEKEND INSIGHT McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-15 | Re-live the journey to the 39.08s record run; as if you were there in person at the key emotional moments, soaking in the atmosphere (and champagne). This video covers the Thursday shakedown through to record breaking Sunday Shootout. New footage from the crowd, onboard, the pits and trackside.Hear from Max Chilton, Alex Summers, Thomas Yates and Sir David McMurtry. Feel the nerves building as we got faster and faster with each run: 49.61s to 45.06 to 41.29 to 40.06 to 39.14 and finally 39.08!What will it take to go faster? -------------------------Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kg#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FLASHBACK McMurtry Spéirling - SUNDAY at GOODWOOD FoS 2022 RECORD - 60s Behind the Scenes Video McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-04 | Would the outright hill record be claimed on this day?All eyes on the McMurtry Spéirling and Max Chilton.Two records to beat:1. The unofficial outright record in any session set by the VW IDR in 39.90s in 2019. 2. The official hillclimb record in the Sunday Shootout set by Nick Heidfeld in an McLaren Formula One car in 1999 at 41.60s. As the Red Arrows hogged the live video feed, Max stealthily flew by in the morning practice, claiming a new OUTRIGHT record of 39.14s. It was quite surreal as McMurtry staff were going crazy celebrating, but the crowd didn't realise why.Fortunately, by pushing himself and the car even further in the Sunday Shootout Max lowered his own record again and claimed both the OFFICIAL and UNOFFICIAL RECORDS in one swoop. 39.08s. Take a bow! It felt like the 50,000 spectators seemingly gasped in synchronisation as Max flew past. It was a real 'where were you when?' moment.What will it take to beat that?Where should we take the Spéirling next? Thank you to @Goodwood Road & Racing for inviting us. Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kg#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FLASHBACK McMurtry Spéirling - SATURDAY at GOODWOOD FoS 2022 QUALI - 60s Behind the Scenes Video McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-04 | Alex Summers took over driving duties for Qualifying day as Max was at a friends wedding.Alex is the current British Hillclimb Championship Leader and has set two records around the UK this year at other hillclimbs in his own vehicle. Alex qualified the car in P1 and lowered the Spéirling's best time to 40.06s. This was particularly impressive given that he had a failed run in the morning session, meaning this time was set on his first full run. Yep, just 0.16s off the outright record in his first full run of 2022 FoS. Spectacular. This set the scene nicely for Sunday Shootout day and Max's return to the driving seat. Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kg#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FLASHBACK McMurtry Spéirling - FRIDAY at GOODWOOD FoS 2022 - 60s Behind the Scenes Video McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-04 | On this day, the McMurtry Spéirling became the second fastest car up Goodwood hillclimb ever! Only the VW IDRs time to beat now.Max did 45s in the morning followed by a 41.29s in the afternoon. Pace building quickly.The video contains insight from Thomas Yates, Managing Director, after the two runs on Friday.The Festival of Speed was getting very busy by Friday, it was great to see so many people attending and enjoying the atmosphere building. Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kg#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FLASHBACK McMurtry Spéirling - THURSDAY at GOODWOOD FoS 2022 - 60s Behind the Scenes Video McMurtry Automotive 2022-07-04 | Insight from Max Chilton on his first ever timed run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The 2022 Goodwood Edition Spéirling had it first taste of the hill in the afternoon session. We finished P2 with at 49.612s run, and were happy given that power and downforce were set to a modest settings whilst car and driver acclimatised to the hill. Not sure who would have believed us if we'd said we'd go over 10 seconds faster than this over the rest of the weekend!Headline Specs for McMurtry Spéirling 2022 Edition: Acceleration: 0 to 60mph under 1.5sDownforce: 2000kg instantly from onboard fan systemPower: 1000bhp/tonneMass: Under 1000kg#FOS #Goodwoodrecord #McMurtryTo join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube
FAN CAR targets victory at GOODWOOD Festival of Speed. 0-60mph under 1.5seconds, 2000kg downforce McMurtry Automotive 2022-06-16 | Fan car competes in motorsport for the first time since 1978.McMurtry Automotive and F1 driver Max Chilton target victory and will attempt outright record at Goodwood Festival of Speed with fully electric fan car. • We are entering our 1000bhp/tonne, RWD electric fan car into the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb Shootout• Aim is to win the event and strive to challenge the outright record• Unique Fan Car upgraded with 2000kg of instant downforce (available from 0 mph)• This is more downforce than an F1 car up to 150mph• 0-60mph in under 1.5 seconds• Max Chilton (former F1 driver) and Alex Summers (British Hillclimb Championship leader) are driving• The last time a fan car competed in motorsport was when Niki Lauda won the Swedish F1 GP in 1978 with the Brabham BT46B, it was subsequently withdrawn from future races due to its projected dominance, to keep competitors’ contentThis new chapter in fan car history will be available to watch on the Goodwood live Youtube stream or in person at the event: 16.10 Saturday for Qualifying and 15.30 Sunday for the Shootout (provisional times). See you there.
FAN CAR DEBUT at SILVERSTONE | Historic Track, Futuristic Car | 1000bhp/tonne | McMurtry Spéirling McMurtry Automotive 2022-03-23 | A fan car famously dominated the 1978 Swedish Formula One Grand Prix driven by Niki Lauda before it was banned. Now there is a new fan car on the block, with seriously futuristic performance. The McMurtry Spéirling; its here in the UK, and it happens to be electric. The McMurtry Spéirling is a lightweight, high downforce electric track special with hypercar beating performance, engineered and built in Britain. This video documents its first visit to the iconic Silverstone Circuit. Hear from ex-F1 & Indycar driver Max Chilton and founding director Thomas Yates about what it means for the McMurtry Spéirling to meet the Silverstone tarmac for the first time.This is the start of a journey to demonstrate extreme performance.Welcome onboard. We are just getting started. ---------------------------------------OverviewMcMurtry Automotive's mission is to bring proper engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars. This will be achieved by taking a completely bespoke approach to vehicle concepts and execution.First with a track going special to explore the limits of physics, then using what we have developed to apply to totally unique road cars. They will all have unrivalled performance by focusing on dynamic agility though lightweight design, innovate packaging and system integration, aerodynamic excellence, and powertrain efficacy. The McMurtry Spéirling is an exclusive, collectible world beating track special to demonstrate cutting edge technology in its most extreme form. It will be pursuing potent performance records over the next two years, in the UK and abroad. Designed from a clean sheet, this car delivers a step change in speed, range & circuit performance by focusing on reducing drag & weight and having downforce-on-demand from an onboard fan system.It achieves dynamic excellence by having a bespoke battery and powertrain integrated into custom carbon fibre monocoque with semi-active suspension, slick tyres and nostalgically compact dimensions. It is a single seat, closed cockpit, closed wheel car capable of accommodating drivers up to 6ft 7" (2m) tall at over 200mph. Headline stats are: Power to weight: 1hp:1kgMass: Under 1 tonneTop Speed: Over 200mph0-186mph/300kph: Under 9 secsBattery: 60kWhChassis: Carbon Fibre Monocoque with Integrated BatteryRacetrack Range: 30-60 minutes Downforce: Over 500kg from 0mph---------------------------------------------------To join us on the record breaking journey:Instagram - instagram.com/mcmurtryautomotiveFacebook - facebook.com/mcmurtryautomotiveWebsite - mcmurtry.comSubscribe to our Youtube - bit.ly/Subscribe_to_McMurtry_Automotive_YouTube#trackspecial #fancar #collectorscar #electriccar #electric #silverstone #f1 #formula1 #motorsport #hypercar
