Photo: BMW Abu Dhabi
In just five years, the goldRush Rally managed to become a phenomenon so well known that people around the world are fighting to sign up for it, some of them preparing their rides months ahead of the actual kick-off.
One of them resides in Abu Dhabi and decided to get himself a special, one-off livery for his car, one that compliments a certain manufacturer. We’ll let you guess which one. Got it?
Needless to say that the LCI M5 is now sporting a new Akrapovic Titanium Evolution exhaust system with carbon fibre tips that not only changes the sound of the 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine but also adds a bit of power and torque to the already impressive numbers posted by BMW.
With the new exhaust in place, the Bimmer makes 572 HP and 740 Nm (545 lb-ft) of torque while also saving around 10.5 kilograms (23.1 lbs) of weight. Add a sharper throttle response to the mix and you’ll be surprised of how much of a difference can such a minor detail make.
The car also received new, golden wheels, to match the gold detailing on the body and yellow headlights that are real head-turners. Not because we like them but because you’ll be wondering if they’re for real.
Overall, you cannot call this car anything else but ‘special’. Why would someone do such a thing to his ride is beyond us but you should never underestimate the passion some people have for certain brands.
The 2014 goldRush Rally will kick off on May 31st in Las Vegas, Nevada and will take the racers all the way to New York, across the United States. The course includes pit-stops in Park City, Utah, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington DC and, eventually, New York, NY on June 7th.
Needless to say that the LCI M5 is now sporting a new Akrapovic Titanium Evolution exhaust system with carbon fibre tips that not only changes the sound of the 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine but also adds a bit of power and torque to the already impressive numbers posted by BMW.
With the new exhaust in place, the Bimmer makes 572 HP and 740 Nm (545 lb-ft) of torque while also saving around 10.5 kilograms (23.1 lbs) of weight. Add a sharper throttle response to the mix and you’ll be surprised of how much of a difference can such a minor detail make.
The car also received new, golden wheels, to match the gold detailing on the body and yellow headlights that are real head-turners. Not because we like them but because you’ll be wondering if they’re for real.
Overall, you cannot call this car anything else but ‘special’. Why would someone do such a thing to his ride is beyond us but you should never underestimate the passion some people have for certain brands.
The 2014 goldRush Rally will kick off on May 31st in Las Vegas, Nevada and will take the racers all the way to New York, across the United States. The course includes pit-stops in Park City, Utah, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington DC and, eventually, New York, NY on June 7th.
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