The G-Power Hurricane which is based on the BMW M5 (E60) is already
championed as the fastest sedan on the planet. It can reach a speed of
372km/h (231mph) using its V10 supercharged engine which as we
previously reported is approximately the max velocity of the McLaren F1
supercar. The German tuning house is now celebrating creating their 100th
Hurricane by offering a few extra ponies under the hood. By switching to
an Alpha-N engine management system, the engine can now reach an output
of 830 PS (610kW /819hp) between 7,500 and 8,000 rpm while the peak
torque remains 800Nm (590lb-ft). Unfortunately the update does not result in any performance
advantages. It continues to take 4.3 seconds to accelerate from
0-100kph(0-62mph) while 200km/h is reached in 9.1 seconds.
After the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR
with twin-supercharger engine and 800 hp/588 kW has set a new High-Speed
record with 372 km/h in 2010, improving the old G-POWER record from
2008, the demand for this power sedan with supercharged V10 engine just
exploded. So, today already the 100th G-POWER HURRICANE is leaving the
G-POWER workshop in Autenzell as a jubilee model with an additional 30
hp output increase.
G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RRs
- 800 hp / 588 kW at 7.500 r/min (+ 293 hp / 215 kW)
- 780 Nm at 6.500 r/min (+ 260 Nm)
- Top speed: 372 km/h
- 0-100 km/h: 4,3s
- 0-200 km/h: 9,1s
- 0-100 km/h: 25,2s
- G-POWER Bi-Kompressor system SK III RRs „Sporty Drive"
- G-POWER 20´´ SILVERSTONE DIAMOND wheels
- G-POWER coilover suspension GM5-RS
- G-POWER brake system for front and rear axle
This light blue G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RRs is equipped with a reworked
version of the high-revving V10 engine modified by G-POWER and
supercharged by a BI-Kompressor „Sporty Drive" system. Therefore the two
superchargers named ASA T1-313 have been replaced by larger ASA T1-316
units. They are both driven by a belt and do provide each cylinder bank
with supercharged air. Further down the line the pre-compressed air from
the superchargers is cooled for a maximum power output. A complicated
aluminium casting - painted in G-POWER orange - replaces the standard
air box on top of the engine, and its direct inlet is responsible for
the spontaneous response characteristics which give the G-POWER motor
its incomparable response and also much more torque.
The inner workings of the 10-cylinder, four-valve engine are
optimised by light, precisely balanced MAHLE high-performance forged
pistons with lower compression and increased mechanical strength. As the
standard connecting rods and piston pins were equally not up to the
considerably increased forces, here too, recourse was had to special
parts. The switch to an Alpha-N engine management system and hence the
elimination of the air mass sensors also contributes to the increased
power output of 830 hp / 610 kW, available between 7,500 and 8,000 rpm.
The engine delivers its peak of torque of 780 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
Of
course the periphery of the engine, especially the exhaust system and
the fuel supply system, needs to be modified as well in order to match
with the new requirements. A G-POWER SPEEDFLOW exhaust system with two
racing catalysts minimizes the exhaust backpressure and a G-POWER
stainless steel rear muffler with DEEPTONE technology and 4 x 83 mm tail
pipes featuring the M-Design completes the exhaust system of the M5
HURRICANE RRs. The capacity of the fuel supply system is upgraded with
fuel injectors with enlarged mass flow and the use of an additional high
performance fuel pump. An electronic control unit designed by G-POWER
enables the additional third fuel pump to operated boost related. This
set up guaranties and reliable fuel supply under all conditions.
Prepared
like this the G-POWER HURRICANE RRs does not only set new performance
standards for top speed. With an acceleration of just 4.3 seconds from
standstill to 100 km/h, 9.1 seconds from standstill to 200 km/h and 25,2
seconds from standstill to 300 km/h the two-ton sedan is also leading
his class.
Two tons of weight and a top speed of more than 370 km/h
naturally require extreme demands on the tires, being fitted on special
G-POWER wheels. Our technology partner Michelin provided
high-performance Pilot Sport tires in the dimensions 255/35 ZR 19 at the
front axle and 305/30 ZR 19 at the rear axle for this reason. For every
day use the G-POWER HURRICANE RRs runs on 20-inch SILVERSTONE DIAMOND
wheels with the dimensions 255/35 ZR 20 and 285/30 ZR 20 front and rear.
Even more contributions to the HURRICANE RRs's high-speed talents are
coming from a height-adjustable G-POWER RS coilover suspension that is
adjustable for both compression and rebound in nine settings and the
high-performance G-POWER brake system with up to six brake pistons and
up to 396 mm brake disc diameter for the front axle and 380 mm for the
rear axle. The G-POWER brake system enables a substantially higher brake
force than the standard brake system. At the same time, the heat
generated due to the braking process can be dissipated more effectively.
The G-POWER brake package is completed by brake pads with a larger pad
area, higher friction rate as well as metal-coated brake lines. With
this set-up, the G-POWER Braking System always provides maximum brake
force and the braking point remains precise in any case. Of course,
G-POWER customers are provided with the choice of rotor material: both
steel brake discs and ceramic alternatives (which are about 50% lighter
for significantly improved cornering and road handling) are available.
