Cars capable of exceeding 200mph are pretty rare, while those with a v-max beyond 220mph exist in truly rarefied climes. Past 230mph, and you're into the top tier of hypercar territory.
But here is just such a car: G-Power's 231mph '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 664lb ft of torque on offer, which, with a taller final drive, helps the M6 to a top speed of 231mph. 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. 0-62mph is said to take 4.3 seconds, 0-124mph takes 9 seconds, and it'll sprint from standstill to 186mph 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 400kmh 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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