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It’s official — the future of performance cars is here, and it just flipped gravity. The McMurtry Spéirling made history by driving upside down using active fan-powered downforce, not gravity.
How Did It Pull Off the Impossible?
The all-electric McMurtry Spéirling, known for smashing track records, just raised the bar again — literally. This time, it wasn’t about speed. It was about defying physics.
The Spéirling used its high-tech fan-powered downforce system to drive upside down on a rotating rig — no tricks, no speed, just raw aerodynamic force.
📢 "It felt surreal!" said Thomas Yates, McMurtry's Co-founder and driver behind the stunt.
What Exactly Happened?
Here’s the breakdown of the gravity-defying moment:
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The car drove onto a custom-built circular rig.
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It engaged its "Downforce on Demand" system.
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The fan sucked the car down so tightly that it stuck to the surface even as the rig flipped 180°.
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While completely upside down, the Spéirling moved forward — staying perfectly attached.
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The rig rotated back, and the car simply drove off as if nothing happened. 😮
How Powerful Is the McMurtry Spéirling?
Let’s take a quick look at the specs that made this possible:
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How Fan-Powered Downforce Made It Possible
Inspired by the legendary Chaparral 2J, the Spéirling revives the idea of fan-based downforce. But while the 2J needed speed to create grip, McMurtry’s system works even at zero speed.
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✅ Better braking and control at any speed.
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✅ Enhanced safety during low-speed corners or evasive maneuvers.
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✅ More accessible performance for everyday drivers, not just pros.
What This Means for the Future
This wasn’t just a stunt — it’s a proof of concept. McMurtry believes this tech could one day allow cars to:
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Drive through inverted tunnels 🌀
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Maintain stability in extreme conditions
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Deliver record-shattering performance with greater driver confidence
Yates hinted this is just the beginning. With a longer track or controlled environment, Spéirling could potentially stay upside down even longer.
Why This Matters for Drivers
While it sounds futuristic, the goal behind McMurtry’s innovation is simple: make world-class performance safe, controlled, and available to real drivers — not just racing legends.
Their fan system could redefine how we think about grip and cornering in electric vehicles of the future.
