McMurtry Automotive will give the production version of its Spéirling PURE its first public showing at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 14, 2026, presenting a 1,000-bhp single-seat electric track car that generates up to 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg) of downforce from a standstill. The car will sit on static display at the McMurtry stand at the 23rd edition of the Monterey, California event. The company says the Spéirling PURE carries 95% new components compared with prototype models, with an emphasis on plug-and-play running. A second static display follows at Laguna Seca Raceway on August 15, 2026, for Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
Highlights
- Production Spéirling PURE makes its global public debut at The Quail on August 14, 2026, with a Laguna Seca display the following day
- Battery capacity rises to 100 kWh from the 60 kWh packs used in prototypes, built around Molicel P50B NCA 21700 cells
- Regenerative braking recovery increased to as much as 200 kW at all states of charge
- Production capped at 100 examples priced at £995,000 (~$1.3 million/~€1.15 million) before local taxes, shipping and options
A Two-Stop Monterey Appearance
The Quail display marks the first opportunity for the public to see the production car in person rather than in images. McMurtry co-founder and Managing Director Thomas Yates will attend both the Carmel gathering and the Laguna Seca event.
In the weeks that follow, the company says the Spéirling PURE will appear at a number of McMurtry dealer partners and tracks across the United States. Details of that tour have not yet been announced.
Yates commented: “The Quail really will be a significant moment in McMurtry’s history, and we cannot wait to witness the reaction of the public, our customers and the media in seeing the Spéirling PURE in production form, in person, for the first time. It’s one thing to see the images online, but to truly absorb the car’s design, proportions, details and finish, nothing compares to when the car is there in front of you.
“Feedback from our earliest deposit holders has shaped the car just as much as our own engineering ambition did. Their input helped turn a record-breaking prototype into something extraordinary and genuinely usable. Very soon, we’ll be delivering the first customer car, and Spéirling PUREs will be out in the wild on race tracks and hillclimbs across the globe.”
What Changed From Prototype to Production
McMurtry says the final production form of the Spéirling PURE comprises 95% new components relative to the prototypes.
Powertrain
Battery capacity moves to 100 kWh from the 60 kWh packs used in prototypes, extending overall running time and using Molicel P50B NCA 21700 cells. The design is standardized and modular, which the company says leaves room for later evolution upgrades. Regenerative braking recovery increases to as much as 200 kW at all states of charge, and new Helix drive motors add torque through an upgraded transmission.
The powertrain cooling system moves from the rear of the car to the front. Despite the production car growing slightly to accommodate the larger battery, McMurtry says airflow across the body and through the rear tunnels is cleaner as a result.
Chassis and Bodywork
A new carbon fiber monocoque is designed to meet global motorsport safety standards. It houses the larger battery while adding elbow and leg room, widening the door opening for easier entry and exit, and repositioning the A-pillar for a wider field of view. The secondary door is now hinged, with wider hinge spacing.
Wheelbase grows to 2,200 mm (86.6 inches) from 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) to fit the 100 kWh pack. A swan-neck rear wing incorporates a trunk compartment underneath for a helmet and HANS device. Headlights allow evening and nighttime track running, and the car adds turn signals, hazard lights, brake lights and a high-beam flash.
Downforce-on-Demand
The fan system receives new blades for durability, new fan motors and cooling, and a relocated assembly position that McMurtry says improves the center of gravity. The under-car downforce skirt gains durability and travel improvements rated for thousands of kilometers of running.
An onboard air compressor now forms part of the skirt system, allowing the skirt to be retracted independently for trailer loading and slow-speed maneuvering in the pits. Prototypes required an external air bottle to pre-charge the system.
Suspension and Steering
Suspension articulation increases, with nominal ride height rising 20% when in use. The car runs off-the-shelf slick Michelin tires that are 11% wider at the front and 3% wider at the rear, with sidewall height up 0.6 inches (15 mm) at both ends. Electric power steering is replaced by a hydraulic power-assisted system with Formula 1-style valving, and electronically adjustable dampers are available as an option.
Spéirling PURE Specifications
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 1.55 seconds (with one foot roll out)
- Cornering and braking forces: 3g | 3g
- Top speed: 190 mph (305 km/h)
- Downforce: up to 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg) from 0 mph
- Power: 1,000 bhp
- Length, width, height: 150.2 inches (3,815 mm) | 70.7 inches (1,795 mm) | 41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
- Wheelbase: 86.6 inches (2,200 mm)
- Run distance: 25-31 miles (40-50 km) at LMP2 race car pace
- Trackside operation: driver plus technician or competent friend, or full factory support
- Competition eligibility: GT1 Sports Club, Global Time Attack (USA), European Time Attack Masters (Nurburgring GP and others)
- Price: £995,000 (~$1.3 million/~€1.15 million) plus local taxes, shipping and options
No more than 100 examples will be produced, and first customer deliveries begin later in 2026.
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