McMurtry Automotive has unveiled the production version of its all-electric hypercar, the Spéirling PURE, designed expressly for the racetrack. Built at the company’s new facility in England’s Cotswolds, this razor-sharp machine aims squarely at delivering blistering lap times. Its headline stat? A stunning 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 1.55 seconds-faster than most road-legal supercars and rivaling some of the quickest accelerations in automotive history. And it can generate up to 2,000 kilograms of downforce from a standstill. All this power and performance come with a price tag that nudges close to a million British pounds, making ”owning” this beast feel more like joining an exclusive club than buying a car.

Nearly 95% of the components have been reworked or replaced since early prototypes, though the Spéirling’s signature silhouette remains intact. The rear is now dominated by exposed fan system air intakes that play a key role in pressing the car down immediately, bypassing the need to wait for aerodynamic downforce to build up at speed. Unlike other electric hypercars like the Rimac Nevera or Lotus Evija, which rely heavily on high-speed aero, McMurtry’s approach is laser-focused on track stability and immediate mechanical grip.

The interior and overall architecture keep the prototype’s essence but come with clearer usability in mind-unusual for such a track-focused hypercar. McMurtry emphasizes ease of operation since cars like this spend much of their life off the track, shuttled between destinations and prepping in service zones.

McMurtry Spéirling PURE specs

• Power: 1,000 hp driving the rear wheels
• Battery: 100 kWh using Molicel cells
• 0-60 mph acceleration: 1.55 seconds
• Top speed: 190 mph (approximately 306 km/h)
• Downforce: up to 2,000 kg at launch
• Cornering and braking g-forces: up to 3g

Reaching 60 mph in 1.55 seconds puts the Spéirling PURE in rarefied air among electric hypercars-it edges out the Rimac Nevera’s 1.74 seconds and the Aspark Owl’s 1.72 seconds. But instead of chasing top-end road speed and massive straight-line downforce like its competitors, McMurtry targets superior cornering stability and track-focused dynamics, where instantaneous grip can make all the difference.

McMurtry is no newcomer to hypercars or electric speed. Its Spéirling prototype made headlines after a record-setting run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, beating cars with more established racing pedigrees. The production Spéirling PURE sheds the show-car feel of the prototype, positioning itself as an exclusive product for deep-pocketed enthusiasts who want near-race car performance without the compromises of a full-blown track-only machine.

Pricing and availability of McMurtry Spéirling PURE

The Spéirling PURE will debut publicly at the Goodwood Festival of Speed running from July 9 to 12, followed by an official production launch at The Quail on August 14. Deliveries to customers are scheduled for later in 2026.

• Starting price: £995,000 before taxes and shipping
• Approximate price in USD: $1.3 million (before taxes and options)
• Extensive customization options available

The ultra-rare electric hypercar segment remains tiny but vibrant. Rimac holds a commanding position with the Nevera, Pininfarina has delivered the Battista in limited numbers, and Lotus is refining the Evija. McMurtry targets an even more exclusive niche: a near-race car designed for track days rather than road legality. Whether the Spéirling PURE will carve out a loyal following will become clearer once early deliveries roll out and it tackles Goodwood’s hills with paying customers behind the wheel.

Given its unique blend of brutal acceleration, intense downforce at launch, and focus on cornering poise, the McMurtry Spéirling PURE could reshape how we think about electric hypercars engineered for the track. Its real test will be keeping that raw speed manageable for owners outside the race circuit-something the company says it’s already addressing. As the electric hypercar field expands, McMurtry’s approach may influence future designs that prize driving experience as much as sheer power numbers.