McMurtry's Speirling could soon be the quickest car to run up Goodwood's famous hill climb.
, a tiny but powerful electric track car that does away with drag-inducing aerodynamic features in favor of a fan-powered ground effect system that generates downforce. We're talking the ability to generate more than 4,400 pounds of downforce at a standstill.
For this year's festival, which runs June 23-26, McMurtry plans to make an attempt on the event's Sunday Shootout hill climb, aiming not only for the win but also the record. The current record for the 1.16-mile hill climb that winds its way around the grounds of Goodwood House is the 39.
McMurtry hasn't said how powerful the Speirling is but claims the car has approximately one horsepower for every 2.2 pounds of weight. The weight of the car is claimed to be less than 2,200 pounds. Performance claims include a 0-60 mph time of less than 1.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph, the latter being capped due to the transmission setup McMurtry plans for the hill climb. Normally the top speed is over 200 mph.Max Chilton with the McMurtry Speirling
“The largely constant downforce is an innovative feature to exploit as a driver,” Chilton said in a statement. “It's very different compared to what I’m used to driving in F1 and IndyCar, and testing this year has required me to adapt my driving style to maximize performance.”For more Goodwood Festival of Speed news, head to
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