McMurtry Spéirling: The first Hypercar that can drive upside down - seriously
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At a time when electric mobility is often still associated with "boring" or "quiet", the McMurtry Spéirling is making a statement - and a spectacular one at that: this Hypercar not only manages to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.4 seconds, but can even hold on to a ceiling upside down and move forwards. Not science fiction, not a publicity stunt - but genuine engineering skill that sets a new benchmark in the world of road-legal hypercars.
The principle behind it: Active ground effect with turbine power
This feat is made possible by a highly developed air intake system: two high-performance turbines under the vehicle generate a massive vacuum that literally "sucks" the car to the ground. When stationary, the Spéirling generates a contact pressure of over 2,000 kg - twice as much as its own vehicle weight of around 1,000 kg.
This effect is theoretically (and as has now been proven in practice) sufficient to allow the vehicle to adhere upside down to a ceiling curve. In a test, the vehicle was actually able to move several centimeters upside down on a rotating track - a world first.
Technical superlatives: the Spéirling breaks the rules
The McMurtry Spéirling is not just a fast electric car. It is a technical manifesto that shows how far driving physics and electric drive can go today. The technical highlights in brief:
0-100 km/h in just 1.4 seconds
Fully electrically operated
Weight: approx. 1,000 kg
Contact pressure: up to 2 tons if required
Record holder on several racetracks
Thanks to the negative pressure, the Spéirling has significantly more grip than conventional hypercars. Not only does it drive faster, it also behaves like a vehicle from another world when cornering. It remains stable even in tight passages - speeds of over 160 km/h in hairpin bends are not uncommon.
The Top Gear lap record: Bye bye, Formula 1
As if that wasn't enough, the Spéirling recently caused a sensation on the test track of Top Gear, the most famous car show in the world. Driven by the legendary masked racing driver The Stig, the Hypercar pulverized the previous circuit record.
The Spéirling completed the lap in just 55.9 seconds - more than 3 seconds faster than a Renault Formula 1 racer, which held the record for over 20 years. At this level, that's a huge difference - and a clear signal that electric hypercars are ready to take over the top spot.
"Riding upside down": gimmick or vision of the future?
The question naturally arises: what is the point of a car that can drive upside down? The answer lies not in the practical benefits, but in the demonstration of the technical possibilities. The McMurtry Spéirling shows that electric cars can do more than just drive emission-free. They can dominate - in terms of acceleration, downforce and driving dynamics.
The project is therefore not just a PR stunt, but a pointer to what is technically possible in the next generation of hypercars - if you don't think within traditional boundaries.
Source: McMurtry Spéirling Automotive Youtube
What does this mean for the Hypercar?
The McMurtry Spéirling is not a production car, but it is a milestone. It combines elements from Formula 1, prototype sport and science fiction into a drivable, tested overall concept. For other manufacturers such as Rimac, Koenigsegg or Ferrari this is a new benchmark - especially in the area of active aerodynamics and grip.
In an industry where acceleration and exclusivity alone are no longer enough, the Spéirling defines a new criterion: total control.
Conclusion: The McMurtry Spéirling takes the term Hypercar to a new level
Whether you think it's an engineering marvel, an extremely nerdy toy or a pioneering project - the Spéirling leaves no one cold. It is perhaps the most spectacular Hypercar hypercar ever built. And perhaps also the most unusual.
With its record-breaking downforce, incredible acceleration and the symbolic "head-over-heels stunt", it is a challenge to the old rules of driving physics. Who says hypercars can't drive under the road?
