The Czinger 21C: Breaking Records at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year, the Rimac Nevera made headlines as the fastest street-legal production vehicle to conquer the famous hill climb. However, the title has now been taken by the Czinger 21C, an American-made hypercar powered by a combustion engine. With a time of 48.83 seconds, the Czinger 21C surpassed the Rimac Nevera’s record by nearly half a second. Despite being a hybrid vehicle and limited to only 80 units, it holds the title for the fastest production road car at Goodwood.
The McMurtry Spéirling: Breaking Barriers in Speed
While the Czinger 21C may be the fastest production road car at Goodwood, the McMurtry Spéirling takes the overall speed crown. Driven by former F1 driver Max Chilton, this single-seater EV completed the hill climb in an astonishing 39.08 seconds, making it 9.75 seconds faster than the Czinger 21C. Despite a minor impact with a haystack during the run, the McMurtry Spéirling showcases the potential of electric vehicles in achieving incredible speed and performance.
The Czinger 21C: Exclusivity and Performance
Manufactured in California, the Czinger 21C features a 2.88-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine combined with two front-mounted electric motors to produce 1,250 horsepower. While the record-breaking run was accomplished with a regular 21C, there are also higher-performance variants available. The 21C V Max can reach speeds of 253 mph, while the 21C Blackbird offers 1,350 hp and is limited to just four units, making it the most exclusive and track-focused version of the hypercar.
The Rimac Nevera: A Formidable Competitor
Although the Rimac Nevera lost its title as the fastest production road car at Goodwood, it remains a formidable competitor in the electric hypercar market. With a total of 150 units to be assembled, the Nevera offers impressive performance and cutting-edge technology. While it may have been surpassed by the Czinger 21C in terms of speed at Goodwood, the Nevera continues to be a symbol of innovation and engineering excellence in the EV industry.
The Future of Hypercars: Electric vs Combustion
The rivalry between electric and combustion-powered hypercars continues to evolve as manufacturers push the boundaries of speed and performance. While the Czinger 21C and the Rimac Nevera showcase the capabilities of electric propulsion, the McMurtry Spéirling demonstrates the potential of single-seater EVs. As technology advances and innovation drives competition in the hypercar market, it will be exciting to see how these vehicles continue to redefine the limits of speed and performance. Ultimately, the future of hypercars lies in a balance between electric and combustion powertrains, as manufacturers strive to create the fastest and most exclusive vehicles on the market.