The Dakar Rally 2022 is lastly behind us, and we’ve the Baja 1000 to look ahead to. Occasions like these are ideally suited proving grounds for carmakers that pushes their machines to absolutely the restrict. Now that it’s over, Prodrive surprises us with a street-legal model of its racer – the Hunter.
If it appears acquainted, it’s as a result of we beforehand featured the Dakar Rally 2022 race automotive. Apart from the hanging design and memorable efficiency, it was the legendary Sébastien Loeb behind the wheel. As such, Prodrive offers us an opportunity to drive the Hunter, albeit with modifications to make it match for public roads.
Nonetheless, events will likely be glad to know that it’s extra highly effective than the automobile that noticed motion earlier this 12 months. The British outfit is outfitting it with a mid-mounted 3.5-liter, twin-turbo, V6 engine. They’re then pairing it with a six-speed paddle-shift gearbox. We’re taking a look at 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, making this Hunter a beast.
As for the outside, Prodrive introduces minimal tweaks to the T1+ racer’s authentic define. To maintain weight down, the cockpit simply retains the mandatory stuff that will help you get from level A to level B. Nonetheless, the inside tells a unique story to make sure creature comforts should not compromised. The cabin, this time round, options top-shelf trims and extra to make any proprietor completely happy.
True to its rally roots, the Hunter rides on a double-wishbone suspension with two dampers on every wheel. It’s additionally good for as much as 16” of journey because it sits on a set of solid aluminum wheels wrapped in 35” all-terrain tires. The Prodrive Hunter will value you just a little over $1.6 million and is built-to-order.
Photographs courtesy of Prodrive