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McMurtry Spierling: We Drove Upside Down First!
16 Oct
Summary
- McMurtry Spierling claims it first showcased inverted driving in April 2025.
- Tesla's Roadster used suction and thrusters; McMurtry used fan-generated downforce.
- McMurtry welcomed Tesla to the 'club' of cars driving upside down.
McMurtry Spierling has playfully welcomed Tesla to the exclusive club of vehicles capable of driving upside down. The British company released a video showcasing its Speirling hypercar inverted, a feat it first demonstrated in April 2025. This response comes after Tesla's recent viral demonstration with its Roadster at SpaceX's Texas test site.
Tesla's Roadster stunt involved a suction ramp and SpaceX-derived cold-gas thrusters for mid-air maneuvers. In contrast, McMurtry's Speirling achieved its inverted drive purely through its Downforce-on-Demand fan system, which generates significant downforce even at a standstill. This technology allows the Speirling to remain attached to inverted surfaces without external mechanical support.
McMurtry's reminder emphasizes its own earlier innovation in automotive engineering. The Speirling hypercar has also set records at notable events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb and the Laguna Seca Corkscrew Hillclimb, underscoring its performance capabilities beyond just inverted driving.
