Laguna Seca has a new king—and it’s an electric hypercar that wasn’t even at full power. Meet the McMurtry Spéirling.
The McMurtry Spéirling has quickly become the talk of the track, setting new benchmarks for speed and performance. Recently, it broke two lap records at Laguna Seca, but what’s even more impressive is that the records were set without even trying. Driven by Philip Kadoorie, a non-professional racer, the Spéirling not only became the fastest EV to ever lap the track but also snagged the overall production car record with a lap time of 1:18.413. That’s more than six seconds faster than some of the top contenders like the Koenigsegg Jesko and Czinger C21. What’s even crazier? The Spéirling was only running at 50% power and 50% downforce at the time.
The secret behind this car’s success is in its innovative design. The McMurtry Spéirling is a fully electric hypercar powered by a 1,000-horsepower dual-motor setup. Weighing just 2,200 pounds, its fan-assisted technology produces a mind-boggling 4,000 pounds of downforce, keeping the car glued to the track. It’s a level of grip and control that sets it apart from traditional combustion-engine competitors. The fan tech allows the Spéirling to stick to the ground with maximum traction even when it’s stationary, a feature most race cars can’t match.
The McMurtry’s record-setting performance wasn’t just a one-off fluke. Since its debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2021, this hypercar has continued to prove itself. Whether it’s breaking lap records or delivering jaw-dropping acceleration, the Spéirling is always at the top. Recently, a comparison between the Spéirling and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS showed just how fast this car really is. While the Porsche develops 860kg of downforce at 186mph, the McMurtry hits 2,000kg of downforce at 0mph, making it the fastest car ever tested by many performance experts. In terms of acceleration, the Spéirling can go from 30-70mph in under a second, a stat that’s hard to wrap your head around.
What’s also notable is that Kadoorie, who set the record at Laguna Seca, isn’t a professional driver. He’s an amateur racer who typically competes in historic cars like the Porsche 962 Group C. His achievement in the Spéirling shows just how user-friendly and controllable the car is, despite its extreme performance capabilities.
Although the Spéirling is setting records left and right, McMurtry still has to build several more to officially claim the title of the fastest production car. The company is planning a limited production run of the Spéirling Pure, with prices starting at $1.18 million. With its groundbreaking design, insane power, and record-breaking performances, the Spéirling has proven that it’s not just fast—it’s revolutionary.
So, while McMurtry continues to refine and push the limits of the Spéirling, it’s clear this car is already making waves in the hypercar world. Whether you’re a fan of EVs or not, there’s no denying that the McMurtry Spéirling is one of the most exciting cars on the market today, and we can only expect more records to fall as this remarkable machine continues to evolve.
