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Some of the world’s favorite automotive journalists just so happen to have killer car collections, too. Chris Harris owns a Ferrari 512 Testarossa and Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, among other special machines; Doug DeMuro has the Porsche Carrera GT and Ford GT. I have… none of those. The best I can do is an old Ford dump truck. And while that might keep me from owning Maranello’s next halo model, I hope that McMurtry—maker of the mind-bending Speirling fan car—won’t hold it against me.
I’m judging this entirely based on the boutique manufacturer’s website, which includes a questionnaire for anyone interested in buying the Speirling Pure production variant. See, whereas some companies want you to have a garage full of their greatest hits before allowing you to purchase the latest one, McMurtry seems far more approachable. All I’m missing to buy the thing is the $1.3 million, plus taxes and fees.
McMurtry asks a few simple questions, such as, “Where do ya live?” and “How do you plan to use the car?” I reckon both of those are relevant. And while they do ask what your current car collection looks like, it’s at the bottom of the list, and it’s not like they expect you to own another McMurtry since this is the first.
McMurtry
As best as I can tell, I don’t have to disclose my net worth or my social media follower count. Instead, McMurtry is more interested in which race tracks I enjoy (Maple Valley Raceway from Forza comes to mind). The form even has a space for questions you’d like to ask! How considerate is that?
Honestly, the part I’m most curious about is the height and weight limit to drive one of these. The electric car’s 1,000 horsepower, 1.55-second zero-to-60 time, and >3G cornering look violent enough for a Stig-sized driver. What if you’re 6’5″ and 290 pounds like me? Maybe that’s a question I should consider asking.
Anyway, this is a truly special car that was built to break records and challenge what people thought possible. The downforce and the fan are the biggest party trick, and the Speirling is eligible to compete in Global Time Attack if you’re so inclined. Just make sure your bankroll is ready for the hit.
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From running point on new car launch coverage to editing long-form features and reviews, Caleb does some of everything at The Drive. And he really, really loves trucks.
