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Watch: The McMurtry Spéirling breaks Top Gear’s 20-year lap record

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McMurtry Spéirling breaks the Top Gear Test Track record
PHOTO: McMurtry Automotive

The Koenigsegg Jesko and Aston Martin Valkyrie left some mighty big footprints at Dunsfold, but McMurtry’s mighty little Spéirling has raced its way around them to record a blistering new lap time.

Welcome, friends of Top Gear, to the fastest ever car to lap the TG Test Track.

McMurtry Spéirling breaks the Top Gear Test Track record

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With our tame, white-suited driver behind the wheel, the 1,000hp fan-assisted Spéirling managed an incredible time of 55.9sec, making it 3.1sec faster than the previous record holder. That car you’ll remember, was the Renault R24 F1 car from 2004.

Want to see the fastest minute of the year? Hit play below to watch The Stig enjoy his best day of 2025.

Watch: McMurtry Spéirling–The Fastest-Ever Top Gear Lap?

NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.

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