This is a 372kph, 987bhp BMW M6
Cars capable of exceeding 320kph are pretty rare,
while those with a v-max beyond 350kph exist in
truly rarefied climes. Past 370kph, and you're into
the top tier of hypercar territory.
But here is just such a car: G-Power's 372kph
'G6M V10 Hurricane S'. It's a modified, last-
generation M6, and the most powerful car G-
Power has ever built.
For a firm that bats out 800bhp M5s before
breakfast, that's quite a claim. This one has been
specially commissioned by a buyer in the UAE,
but G-Power is now offering the monster pack to
interested buyers.
What you're getting then, is a solid 1001PS -
that's 987 real horses - of metallic, V10-engined
firepower. There's also 900Nm of torque on offer,
which, with a taller final drive, helps the M6 to a
top speed of 372kph. Considerably more than the
standard, 507bhp last generation M6 on which
it's based.
That 5.0-litre V10 gets a thoroughly revised G-
Power SK III supercharger strapped to its banks,
a cold-air intake system with ‘Ram Air' effect
ducting, bigger water, oil and charge air coolers,
and an revised ECU.
Then there's the racing, lightweight titanium
exhaust system to reduce back pressure (stop
giggling), and a noise said to echo a "subdued
Formula One soundtrack". Oxymoron alert!
Despite those big numbers, however, what's
surprising is the acceleration. 0-100kph is said to
take 4.3 seconds, 0-200kph takes 9 seconds, and
it'll sprint from standstill to 300kph in 21.5
seconds. Fast, yes, but 987bhp fast? We suspect
seriously long gearing is to blame.
Either way, to safely deploy this whopping
horsepower without nuking yourself, there's a
fully adjustable coilover suspension setup and
gargantuan 400mm vented ceramic brakes.
They're stuffed inside lightweight, 21-inch forged
alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelins.
You'll notice there is some external modification,
too. A wider body kit with many extensions and
protrusions and vents and slats and so forth.
Some of it is said to offer aerodynamic
improvements. Other elements, not so much. That
is all we shall say about the bodywork.
Inside, there is much leather, a pair of carbon
fibre race seats, lots of carbon fibre around the
dash, a recalibrated 400kph speedo, some
diamond stitching, Alcantara headlining, and a G-
Power plaque integrated into the roof LED light
bar. This also has the owner's name on it, for
additional class.
This particular car was transported by air to its
new owner in the UAE, following a 'rigorous
testing process' completed to the company's
satisfaction (which presumably went 'find runway,
plant right foot, hang on for dear life, stop').
Price? On request. Expect many zeroes involved,
and the donation of your E63 M6. So, thoughts
please: bonkers good, or bonkers bad?
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