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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Tuner builds 810 horsepower, 240 mph BMW M5

Currency Motor Cars in Westlake, CA has introduced its first project in an "unprecedented line of supercars." The flagship model is a 2006 BMW M5 that can reach a top speed of 240 mph.

Its high compression V-10 engine has been altered by company founder Ron Cash to accommodate twin-turbos and a custom, hand crafted inter-cooled system to kick out an astounding 810 horses.

Although turbochargers are usually located under the hood, this M5 has its turbos under the rear bumper, where the rear silencers once were. Air is channeled to this location via a tube running along the passenger side of teh car. Amazingly, the seven-speed SMG transmission did not require any modifications.

The mind-boggling power of this vehicle is complimented by the exquisite $100,000 alteration of its interior. The leather in the steering wheel is the same as the leather in the seats. Fully aniline dyed Florida Crocodile in black.

The custom interior is all hand stitched, designed and installed by CMC co-founder Judy Amic-Angelo.

Currency Motors intends to build ten of these custom M5s, for $350,000 apiece.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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1001hp or go home
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Picture is dark and

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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ballin
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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F(ag)-bodies and Corvettes have been doing that for awhile now. Big whoop
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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"passenger side of teh car"

sounds made up
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Llamaguy
F(ag)-bodies and Corvettes have been doing that for awhile now. Big whoop

They were showing you how to do it on one of those Saturday morning make your ride go faster shows on Spike.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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:repost:

its in the AN&R section
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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its nothing new, STS makes a kit that puts the turbos in the rear. They are like 2 t25's. Just another overpriced euro.
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