Meet the McMurtry Speirling Pure: The Batmobile that Shattered Hockenheim's Lap Record
Running at just 75% power and utilizing only 75% of its downforce, the McMurtry Speirling Pure has become the fastest closed-wheel car ever at Germany's iconic Hockenheimring. This pint-sized powerhouse has officially dethroned the might of the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar and set the bar sky-high for future challengers. With its sleek Batmobile-like appearance and performance figures to match, the Speirling Pure is indeed the racing weapon of our wildest dreams.
A New King of Speed
Yes, you read that right. The McMurtry Speirling Pure has obliterated records, leaving established race cars in its dust. It outpaced the fastest DTM qualifying time of 2020 by 3.9 seconds and demolished the production car record, previously held by the Mercedes-AMG One, by a staggering 14.1 seconds. No wonder the Speirling Pure is now hailed as the fastest closed-wheel car ever to tackle Hockenheimring.
This record-breaking performance wasn't a fluke. Earlier, the Speirling Pure shattered the 0 to 60 mph and quarter-mile records held by the Rimac Nevera during a shoot for the YouTube channel Carwow. Clocking a jaw-dropping 0 to 60 time of just 1.4 seconds and a quarter mile in 7.97 seconds, McMurtry's creation bested the Nevera by 0.5 and 0.6 seconds, respectively.
Setting New Benchmarks
The McMurtry Speirling Pure's journey to dominance is far from over. With sights set on breaking more records in 2024 and 2025, the team is edging closer to unleashing the car's full potential at 100% power and downforce. For now, operating at only partial capacity, the car's future attempts at record-breaking feats promise to be nothing short of spectacular.
When showcased earlier this month at the Hockenheimring Formula 1 circuit, the Validation Prototype 1 of the McMurtry Speirling Pure immediately turned heads. Over two days, potential track-driving customers had the opportunity to experience its extraordinary capabilities firsthand.
A Lap for the Ages
On June 8, with ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton behind the wheel, the McMurtry Speirling Pure set a new benchmark at Hockenheimring. Completing the 2.842-mile F1 track in just 1 minute and 24.43 seconds, Chilton's lap was nothing short of sensational. These figures, meticulously validated by independent timekeepers, further solidified the Speirling Pure's place in automotive history.
Max Chilton, also the record-holder at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, felt a sense of déjà vu during his Hockenheim lap. The electrifying experience was a nostalgic reminder of his days racing in Formula 1, rendering onlookers at the track day awestruck and eager to capture the moment through cameras and recorders.
Advanced Engineering
The McMurtry Speirling Pure isn't just about raw speed; it's a marvel of engineering. The car features an innovative downforce-on-demand system, ensuring optimal grip from the moment it launches. Its electric powertrain delivers a mammoth 1,000 horsepower, with performance drive modes ranging from GT3 to Formula 1 velocity.
This exceptional performance can be yours for a starting price of £895,000, plus taxes and delivery, translating to about $1,134,850. A track day enthusiast's ultimate weapon, the pocket rocket-sized McMurtry Speirling Pure, is set to redefine the boundaries of racing and engineering.
Don't miss the video to catch this extraordinary machine in action and witness why it truly deserves its new throne as the king of closed-wheel cars.