Zarooq’s SandRacer 500 GT does sand dunes like a turbo camel

Getting through the desert used to mean hiring a batch of camels and aiming for the nearest oasis while hoping that your iPhone’s compass kept working far from any mast. In 2017, though, it’s all about stitching a Lamborghini-like machine to Dakar-grade dampers with 45cm of suspension travel, strapping a 6.2-litre V8 inside and firing 525bhp through the rear wheels. All in a vehicle that weighs just 1300KG, thanks to a carbon fibre body construction. Stitch in a luxury leather interiory made in Germany by Mansory and Zarooq’s US$450,000 SandRacer 500 GT starts to look like an off-roader that’s anything but barren.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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