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News, Tuning

G5M CS Hurricane RR based on the BMW M5 CS

The German tuner G-Power is specialized for BMW models, and its latest work is the pride of the Bavarian company, the BMW M5 CS. It is the most powerful high-performance sports sedan and G-Powers response to Brabus’ most powerful AMG E-Class, the G5M CS Hurricane RR.

The standard BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4l biturbo V8 engine with 626 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the Hurricane package that brings CNC-milled turbine and compressor housings, larger compressor and turbine wheels, and tweaked turbo blades, the G5M CS now has 900 hp (662 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. Also, there are plenty of carbon body elements, a GP-900 software upgrade and a set of 21-inch alloy wheels. If you’re wondering how much it costs, it’s not cheap at all, as the most powerful Hurricane package costs €119,000 (including VAT).

G-Power did not reveal the performance of the car, but it is known that it can reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). However, if we consider that the standard M5 CS reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, it is sure that the G5M CS will be a super fast car. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

For those who want less power in their cars, G-Power offers the M5 CS with 700, 750, 800 or 850 HP.

Source: G-Power

News, Tuning

Maserati MC20 with 701 HP

Among the many cars on the market, German tuner Novitec sticks to what it knows best, which is upgrading fast supercars. Its latest work is the recently introduced Maserati MC20 with aerodynamic improvements and more power.

Novitec equipped the car with a special equipment kit that includes carbon fiber parts such as new front bumper wings, a larger rear spoiler, front hood inserts, side intakes, a set of new 20 and 21 inch Vossen NF 10 rims, adjustable suspension, sport springs that lower the MC20 for additional 25mm, stainless steel or inconel exhaust system with sport mufflers, 100-cell sport catalysts (optional) and stainless steel or carbon finish 100mm tailpipes.

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with sports seats covered in black leather and Alcantara. The same combination of leather and Alcantara can be seen on the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. On the central part of the dashboard is a large multimedia screen, while in front of the passenger on the glove box you can see a plate with the inscription “MC 20.”

When it comes to the powertrain, the MC20 is powered by a 3.0l Nettuno V6 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. Thanks to two plug-and-play N-TRONIC modules and a new exhaust system, the car now has 701 hp (516 kW) and 603 lb-ft (818 Nm) of torque. Now the MC20 reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, which is 0.1 second faster than the standard model, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).

Source: Novitec

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Supercar Owners Circle gathered the most powerful cars

The Supercar Owners Circle is a global gathering of the world’s most demanding car collectors and prestigious car manufacturers, held at special locations around the world. This year’s event was held in Croatia, which featured the most powerful cars in the world.

The event includes several activities such as driving through the streets of Zagreb and performing on a track not far from Velika Gorica. Many extremely expensive, powerful and fast hypercars could be seen at this event, such as the €15 million Pagani Zonda that crashed into a Ford Fiesta in the north of Zagreb.

The main star of the event was the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, the most expensive car in the world. It is powered by an 8.0L Quad Turbocharged W16 engine with 1,500 hp (1,103 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque, enough to reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

There were also other, less expensive but still very powerful cars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro. It is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 1,000 hp (735 kW) @ 11,000 rpm and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed sequential gearbox.

Source: Supercar Owners Circle