The diminutive McMurtry Spéirling electric track car has been built to shatter lap times.
is a serious sports machine designed to shatter lap times—and now it has a serious racing driver to help hone its track capabilities.
“It’s a huge honor to be given the opportunity to become head development driver for McMurtry,” he said in a statement. “The team have spent over four years developing the Spéirling, a car which will really show the world what performance can be achieved with all electric power.”McMurtry was founded by Irish billionaire David McMurtry with the aim of developing innovations in the automotive space, more specifically electrification in motorsport.
McMurtry is holding back full details on the Spéirling but we know it weighs less than 2,200 pounds and has one horsepower for every 2.2 pounds of weight. Its fan system is rated at about 80 hp, and can produce up to 1,100 pounds of downforce while the car is still standing. It also happens to sound like a jet engine when in operation.The battery powering this all is integrated with the central monocoque structure and wraps around the single seat cabin.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Study reveals electric cars with the best MOT records | AutocarA new study by M0veElectric reveals the electric cars with the best MOT records
Les mer »
First Bentley EV set to replace Mulsanne as firm's range topper | AutocarCEO Adrian Hallmark expects Crewe's first electric car to be at the forefront of battery capacity
Les mer »
Cruise offers public first driverless taxi rides in San FranciscoCruise's fleet is made up of battery-powered cars and does not have human backup drivers.
Les mer »
Koenigsegg Quark, Terrier Bring Big Power In Small Package To Electric CarsKoenigsegg says it has developed revolutionary new electric motors and powertrains for electric cars that offer high power in a compact size.
Les mer »
Young Buck Arrested For Vandalism, Allegedly Damaged Ex Girlfriend's CarYoung Buck was arrested for vandalism after allegedly damaging his ex girlfriend's car.
Les mer »
Ford Reportedly To Spend As Much As $20 Billion To Accelerate Electric Car ShiftThe car manufacturer aims to overtake Tesla as the EV king.
Les mer »