Performance Review: McMurtry Speirling Goodwood - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McMurtry Speirling Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McMurtry Speirling Goodwood is the 1 speed / - version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD and the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular McMurtry Speirling has a 1cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900

The Speirling shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Speirling's Rear Wheel Drive, Fastback combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1000 kgs (2204 lbs) this makes the McMurtry Speirling Goodwood in the same weight category as the 2008 Lotus Europa SE 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The McMurtry Speirling shares the same bhp with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp)

In terms of power the 1cc 0V -0 engine produces 1000 bhp (745 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp) or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 1180 lb-ft (1599.8 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (1180 lb-ft) or the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (1193 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McMurtry Speirling you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 (1021.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McMurtry Speirling.

The McMurtry Speirling has a Power to weight ratio of 1000.0 bhp per ton and 1180.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Speirling competing with the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 (1021.2 bhp per ton) or the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood (1000.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McMurtry Speirling generating around 1180.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood (1180.0 lb-ft per ton) or the

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 1.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 1.4 secs, this made the McMurtry Speirling Goodwood as fast as the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1.66 secs) the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 (1.80 secs) the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD (1.90 secs) the or the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid (1.90 secs). This McMurtry Speirling Goodwood is also faster than the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1.66 secs) the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 (1.80 secs) the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD (1.90 secs) the and the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid (1.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Speirling and the 2016 Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12

When talking about the performance of the McMurtry Speirling on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.24 secs @ 166.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2016 Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 (8.20 secs), the 2017 Lotus Exige 380 3.5 V6 (8.20 secs), and the 2015 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (8.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the McMurtry Speirling Goodwood has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Speirling equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2021 Speirling Rivals List.

A Brief History of McMurtry

Car Comparison