World’s First Car to Drive Upside Down Unveiled in the U.K.

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K.-based McMurtry Automotive turned heads with its Spéirling hypercar, the first car to demonstrate the ability to drive upside down. Using a twin-fan system that spins at 23,000 rpm, the car creates 2,000kg of downforce, allowing it to grip the surface even when inverted.

In a controlled test in April, the Spéirling drove upside down across a ceiling platform, held in place entirely by fan-generated suction.

The single-seat electric vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 1.5 seconds and corners with over 3G of force, rivaling fighter jets more than race cars. Though fully electric, the Spéirling produces a jet-like sound that stunned onlookers at Goodwood.

The company plans to build only 100 units, priced at $1.34 million before taxes and shipping. But McMurtry says the technology behind the car could eventually improve safety and performance in regular road vehicles, offering better braking and stability under extreme conditions. The project has already sparked interest from several automakers.