AUTENZELL, Germany — Boasting a twin-supercharged 730-hp version of BMW's 5.0-liter V10, the G-Power Hurricane in recent testing has overtaken the previous record-holder, AC Schnitzer's tuned M6, as the world's fastest Bimmer.
On the track, the Hurricane stormed to a top speed of 225 mph in 7th gear while relying on a much taller final-drive ratio. G-Power claims that the Hurricane has enough muscle for speeds over 250 mph, but slight rain and snow on the day of testing caused some traction problems.
An overhead intercooler, massive oil cooler and tuned ECU help the 2-ton sedan sprint to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, beating its stock counterpart by half a second.
Bigger ducts on the front end as well as a carbon-fiber diffuser help keep the low-profile Dunlops and 21-inch wheels on the ground, while stopping power comes from six-piston calipers paired with huge 400mm front disc brakes. The sporty interior includes carbon-fiber trim and a plush leather Nardò Edition steering wheel.
The fully converted Hurricane is available starting at $350,000, while any existing M5 can be upgraded for the one-time low price of $129,000.
What this means to you: Nice price, and even if it isn't as pretty as a Ferrari or Lamborghini, it would eventually pull away from just about anything on the road if you have the space. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
On the track, the Hurricane stormed to a top speed of 225 mph in 7th gear while relying on a much taller final-drive ratio. G-Power claims that the Hurricane has enough muscle for speeds over 250 mph, but slight rain and snow on the day of testing caused some traction problems.
An overhead intercooler, massive oil cooler and tuned ECU help the 2-ton sedan sprint to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, beating its stock counterpart by half a second.
Bigger ducts on the front end as well as a carbon-fiber diffuser help keep the low-profile Dunlops and 21-inch wheels on the ground, while stopping power comes from six-piston calipers paired with huge 400mm front disc brakes. The sporty interior includes carbon-fiber trim and a plush leather Nardò Edition steering wheel.
The fully converted Hurricane is available starting at $350,000, while any existing M5 can be upgraded for the one-time low price of $129,000.
What this means to you: Nice price, and even if it isn't as pretty as a Ferrari or Lamborghini, it would eventually pull away from just about anything on the road if you have the space. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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