McMurtry Spéirling

The event is also used to launch new and exotic cars or

show new models for the first time in the UK. Many significant manufacturers such as Rolls Royce, Aston Martin and McLaren all used the show to display new models. There were also displays from smaller Hypercar manufacturers such as Pininfarina and Hispano Suiza.

The striking McMurtry Automotive Experimental Electric McMurtry Spéirling, engineered and built in Britain. This single seat electric prototype looked like the Batmobile. Built in Gloucestershire, the car is the ultimate no-rules

track day car and was demonstrated at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed by multiple Le Mans winner Derek Bell and British Hill Climb Champion Alex Summers. The car features the ground-breaking McMurtry downforce-on-demand system that uses over 80hp of fan power to create downforce that is independent of vehicle speed. It is powered by the McMurtry E-axle giving it 1hp:1kg power to weight ratio, with rear wheel drive setup. carbon monocoque with integrated battery, carbon crash structures and

carbon bodywork. It will fit a driver up to 6 foot 7 inches tall. It

has multi link

suspension with active ride height control with carbon brakes. The battery capacity is 60 kWh giving it a track driving range of between 30 and 60 minutes, which is estimated at a

WLTP range of 350 miles. It has a charge rate of 600 kW peak for pit stiop quick charge. Weighing in at under 1 tonne, it has a top speed of over 200 mph and an estimated 0-186 mph (300 kph) in under 9 seconds. If this is the future of motorsport it certainly looks exciting.

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