McMurtry Speirling Production to Begin Later in 2026

Customer deliveries of the $1.36 million electric fan car expected in summer 2026.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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After nearly three years since first announcing production plans, McMurtry Automotive has opened a factory in Gloucestershire, England to start building up to 100 examples of its radical Spéirling single-seater electric track car. Customer deliveries are expected to begin in the summer of 2026, with the production model featuring a smaller 60-kWh battery pack but still boasting impressive performance figures like a 1.5-second 0-60 mph time and a 190 mph top speed.

Why it matters

The McMurtry Spéirling represents the latest in a growing trend of specialized, high-performance electric track cars that prioritize extreme lap times and handling over practicality or road-going comfort. As automakers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with electric powertrains, vehicles like the Spéirling are generating excitement among enthusiasts and showcasing the potential of the technology.

The details

The production Spéirling will feature a 60-kWh battery pack, down from the 100-kWh pack used in prototypes, but it will still weigh under 2,204 pounds. McMurtry claims the production car will hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 1.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph. While the smaller battery pack may limit the car's track running time compared to earlier specs, the Spéirling is still expected to post blistering lap times thanks to its advanced electric powertrain and aerodynamic fan-assisted design.

  • McMurtry first announced production plans for the Spéirling in 2023.
  • The company has spent the past three years collecting records with Spéirling prototypes at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Top Gear test track.
  • Customer deliveries of the production Spéirling are expected to begin in the summer of 2026.

The players

McMurtry Automotive

A British automotive engineering company that has developed the high-performance, electric Spéirling track car.

Fred Smith

The motorsports editor at Road & Track magazine, who has covered the development of the McMurtry Spéirling.

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What they’re saying

“Customer cars will not exactly be light on performance, though.”

— Fred Smith, Motorsports Editor (Road & Track)

What’s next

McMurtry plans to build up to 100 examples of the Spéirling, with customer deliveries expected to begin in the summer of 2026.

The takeaway

The McMurtry Spéirling represents the latest high-performance electric track car that showcases the potential of electric powertrains to deliver extreme performance and handling, even if it comes at the expense of practicality and road-going comfort. As automakers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with EVs, vehicles like the Spéirling are generating excitement among enthusiasts and demonstrating the rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology.