After years of smashing records and turning heads, the iconic McMurtry Spéirling fan car is officially entering production. The British automotive firm has opened a new factory in Gloucestershire, marking the start of manufacturing for its ground-breaking electric hypercar, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for summer 2026.
It has been a journey worthy of its legacy. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, McMurtry Automotive has cut the ribbon on a new 2,700m² production facility in Wotton-under-Edge, England . This state-of-the-art site will be responsible for assembling the Spéirling PURE, the production version of the prototype that took the automotive world by storm.
The Spéirling first shot to fame in 2022 when it decimated the legendary Goodwood Hillclimb record. Driven by Max Chilton, the fan-assisted electric machine clocked a staggering 39.08-second run, beating a time set by a McLaren Formula 1 car that had stood for 23 years . It has since proven its mettle elsewhere, including setting the fastest-ever lap around the Top Gear test track . To prove its aerodynamic prowess, the company famously drove an inverted Spéirling upside down, generating two tones of downforce from its fans .
The PURE Performance
The customer car, named the Spéirling PURE, retains the single-seater, track-only ethos of the prototype but boasts an improved specification. It is powered by new electric motors sending 1,000 bhp to the rear wheels . A new 60 kWh battery pack is 15% lighter than its predecessor, helping the car tip the scales at under 1,000 kg (2,204 lbs) . This results in mind-bending performance: a 0-62 mph time of just 1.5 seconds and a top speed exceeding 190 mph .
The defining feature remains its revolutionary downforce-on-demand fan system. Unlike traditional wings that require speed to generate grip, the Spéirling’s fans suck the car to the tarmac from a standstill, providing up to 2,000 kg of downforce instantly . This allows for cornering speeds that would embarrass most GT3 race cars.
A Legacy of Innovation
The new factory isn’t just about building cars; it represents a strategic expansion for the company. Alongside production, McMurtry has launched McMurtry Technology, a new division based at its original Swinhay House HQ . This arm will commercialize the company’s extensive intellectual property including over 22 patents by offering engineering services in areas like battery tech, powertrains, and lightweighting to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) .
The company, founded by the late Sir David McMurtry, is now helmed by his sons Richard and Ben, who are committed to realizing his vision. “With Spéirling entering production and McMurtry Technology established to commercialise our innovations, this is an exciting new phase of strategic growth,” said Richard McMurtry .
With a price tag of £995,000 (plus local taxes and options), the Spéirling PURE is limited to just 100 units . For the lucky few who have waited patiently, the summer of 2026 will finally see the most radical hypercar of the decade hit the track.
