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How the McMurtry Spéirling defied gravity to become the first car to drive upside down

April 14, 2025, 6:59 PM

  • McMurtry's Spéirling fan car can generate 2,000kg of downforce on demand
  • The car can hang upside down, even when standing still
  • The Spéirling Pure, the company's first commercially available vehicle, is set to go on sale next year for £895,000

British carmaker McMurtry has turned a wild idea into a reality for the first time. The company's electric Spéirling can drive upside down, even when stationary. The car generates 2,000kg of downforce on demand, which is great for grip in high-speed turns, but it also means the 1,000kg car can hang upside down, even when standing still.

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