There are multiple EV manufacturers right now that are chasing speed in different ways. None seem to be doing what McMurtry is, though, and their Speirling just got a deep dive from the folks at Top Gear. Here's how this 1,000-horsepower hypercar aims to win the EV race.
First, let's talk about the size of the McMurtry Speirling. It's very very tiny. In fact, it's both skinnier and shorter than a Caterham. That allows it to cut through the air and reduce range and power-sapping drag.
Of course, being an EV it does weigh more than a Caterham. At the same time, it has a lot more power. Combining the output from each rear motor the McMurtry makes 1,000-horsepower and weighs in at under 1,000 kg or 2,205-pounds.
The company says that it'll beat a brand new Bugatti Chiron to 186 miles per hour (300 kph). That may or may not be true, but the technology inside certainly seems to be on the nose.
The McMurtry uses similar technology as the Chaparral 2J racecar. For those who don't know, the 2J was a revolutionary car that used a fan to literally suck the car to the ground. It was so effective that the vehicle was able to have serious downforce at zero miles per hour.
It's also how it can accelerate so fast despite having to manage 1,000-horsepower being transmitted through two rear tires that feature a 240-mm section width.
The whole Top Gear video features tons of tiny little details too minute to mention here. It's well worth a watch, and proves that there's more than one way to make an electric car go fast.
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