The groundbreaking McMurtry Spéirling has once again redefined electric hypercar performance. During a recent promotional tour of Denmark alongside Scandinavian dealer partner MY GARAGE, the track-only Spéirling PURE VP1 prototype shattered outright lap records at two premier Danish racing circuits.
Astoundingly, both records were broken back-to-back by non-professional drivers, proving that the British hypercar’s revolutionary Downforce-on-Demand system makes mind-bending track speeds highly accessible.
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Smashed Lap Records at Jyllandsringen and Padborg Park
The track car completely dismantled the existing benchmarks at Denmark’s most prominent motorsport venues.
At Jyllandsringen, the country’s premier racing track, a private McMurtry customer clocked a blistering lap time of 1min 02.16sec. This run beat the previous outright record held by a professionally driven Formula 4 car by more than two seconds.
Remarkably, the car achieved this milestone while restricted to just half-downforce (1,000kg) and half-power (500bhp) while navigating live track-day traffic.
The Historic Times at a Glance
The vehicle’s dominant performance across Denmark highlights its status as a pinnacle of modern automotive engineering.
| Circuit | Driven By | Previous Record Holder | New Record Time |
| Jyllandsringen (2.3km) | Private Customer | Formula 4 Race Car | 1min 02.16sec |
| Padborg Park (2.07km) | Marcus Berggren (Journalist) | Porsche GT3 R / F1 Car | 54.30sec |
Less than 48 hours earlier, at Padborg Park, Swedish automotive journalist Marcus Berggren set a new outright record of 54.30sec during only his second test session.
Berggren eclipsed a professional Porsche GT3 R racing car by over three seconds, reaching 241kph (150mph) on the straight. His time also surpassed an unofficial lap record held by a 1997 Lola Formula 1 car.
Unmatched Cornering and Braking Metrics
The unique technical layouts of both Danish tracks perfectly highlighted the physical capabilities of this fan-car.
- Jyllandsringen Layout: A 2.3km FIA Grade 4 circuit with 16 corners. Its tight sections favoured the vehicle’s unmatched low and medium-speed agility, pulling up to 3G of lateral cornering force.
- Padborg Park Layout: A 2.07km asphalt track featuring a long back straight. Hard braking into a sharp hairpin left allowed the driver to experience the staggering 4G braking capability of the hypercar.
Pros and Cons of the Track-Only Hypercar
Pros
- Accessible Performance: Non-professional drivers can safely break track records.
- Downforce-on-Demand: Twin fans provide instant grip, even at a standstill.
- Extreme Physics: Capable of generating up to 3G in corners and 4G under braking.
Cons
- Track-Only Limitations: Not road-legal; designed purely for closed-circuit driving.
- Extreme Physical Strain: G-forces require high driver physical endurance.
What This Means for Drivers
These historic lap times prove that the future of electric performance cars is not just about raw straight-line speed, but manageable aerodynamics. The unique fan technology allows amateurs to confidently exploit massive downforce without needing decades of formula racing experience. It democratizes elite motorsport physics.
“We didn’t set out to break any records this time,” noted Thomas Yates, Managing Director of McMurtry Automotive. “But these things happen when you’ve got up to 2000kg of downforce and 1000bhp to play with. What you don’t need is to be a professional racing driver to set serious times.”
To celebrate the milestone, a new on-track action film has been released. Following the Danish tour, the vehicle will make its debut appearance at The Aurora concours in Sweden from 26-28 June.
FAQs About the McMurtry Spéirling
What is the lap record for the McMurtry Spéirling?
The McMurtry Spéirling holds the outright hillclimb record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (39.08 seconds). Recently, the Spéirling PURE VP1 prototype claimed outright lap records at Jyllandsringen (1:02.16) and Padborg Park (54.30) in Denmark.
Is the McMurtry Spéirling road legal?
No, the Spéirling PURE version is a track-only hypercar designed specifically for circuit driving, track days, and racing events, allowing it to bypass restrictive road-car regulations.
How much horse power does the McMurtry Spéirling have?
The full production version features a fully electric powertrain delivering 1,000 bhp, paired with an advanced fan system generating 2,000kg of instant downforce.
