Road Tripper

 

Currency Motor Cars, a California-based tuning specialist, prides itself on launching the first production of the $350,000 2006 BMW M5 that’s fitted with a high compression turbocharged V10 engine, a four-valve cylinder and a custom inter-cooler system. It rolls out 810 horsepower with a maximum running acceleration of 240 mph along with its Asanti three-piece forged wheels and rims and 14-inch rotor brakes. This flagship model is now dubbed as the fastest and most powerful four-door luxury sedan tops.

Brent Harvey, Current Motor Cars spokesman boasts that the production is a “Super Sleeper”. The company which was founded by Ron Cash will unfortunately build limited editions of this model – only 10 units this year.

The engine bay consists of a handcrafted intercooled system which is linked to a seven-speed transmission and speeds off from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.6 seconds. This is actually the first offering from the new design company. According to the company, it will tune vehicles from Rolls-Royce to Corvettes. “We decided to do the M5 first because it was considered impossible to do,” Harvey reiterated. Its chassis and suspension includes Koni struts and dampers with H&R Coilover springs lowered by 1.5 inches.

It is the only car of its kind in the world. The uniqueness adds to that certain appeal which would be totally engaging to most BMW clients and customers. “It looks like a beautiful BMW”, Harvey enthused. “You’d never know what it was unless you looked under the rear carriage or opened the door and saw the $100,000 interior.”

The sedan has some stunning modifications in its BMW parts including the interior cabin which is encased in an elegant black hue. The tailored interior is all carefully crafted and hand-stitched. It is designed and installed by Judy Amic-Angelo (a prominent product designer).

The leather in the armrests, steering wheel and dashboard is the same leather stitched in the seats. The headrest is dolled up in crocodile skin called “Florida crocodile” in black (yes, the leather is not faux pas) and is fully aniline dyed. Only the finest suede and leathers have been used much like the classic Delahaye and Bugatti roadsters dating back in the 1930s.