G-Power's 231mph BMW M5 V10 saloon | evo

German tuner G-Power has set a new world record for the world’s fastest saloon car. Its monstrous creation is the Hurricane RR, a modified BMW M5, which has supposedly set the record at a mighty 231mph. This speed would challenge most thoroughbred supercars and yet the RR still comes with five leather-clad seats and a large boot.

G-Power already held the record for the world’s fastest saloon with a similarly tuned M5 Hurricane RS which reached a mind-blowing 227mph. However, feeling this was not enough, G-Power used larger twin ASA T1-316 superchargers, coupled to their further tuned version of the M5’s V10 unit. These modifications upped the power of the Hurricane to 789bhp, although G-Power claims that the 'theoretical' output could be as much as 888bhp, meaning it could beat its own record several more times.

Added to the extra power, G-Power has added bigger brakes, stiffer suspension and a revised body. These modifications help to give the two-ton rocket ship the stopping power and grip it needs, considering it has around 300bhp more than a standard BMW M5.

The extreme performance does not end with the car’s top-end speed either. The Hurricane will reach 60 mph from standstill in just 4.3sec, almost half a second quicker than a standard M5. The car will continue its surge forwards, hitting 185mph in less than 25sec, until it reaches its record-breaking top speed.

The only change G-Power made to the RR for the record-beating run was to swap the 20in custom wheels for smaller, 19in alloys with special Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

A fully converted model from G-Power will cost €252,100 (£207,500). This might seem steep for a BMW M5, but compared to the famed mid-engined, two seaters that can reach these speeds, it’s a relative bargain. But if you’re feeling the squeeze of difficult financial times, G-Power will offer its 227mph, 740bhp modification on any V10 powered M5 or M6, starting at a mere €56,000 - about £46,000.

 

I would love to test drive it!

 

Dad's friend let me drive his M5 right out of the shop, had some paint detailing done and the Eisenmann race exhaust installed. I'm sure had he been in the car, I would've been driving a lot more carefully, but because it was me, myself, and I, I had to see what it had. Most phenomenal driving experience I've ever had, and my dad's got an ISF. The thing's got it all man. Oh and if you want an extra 100 bhp just press a little button. lol