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BRX reveals its Dakar Rally 2021 car, named Hunter

Bahrain Raid Xtreme reveals its striking racing red livery.
MANAMA — Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) has revealed Hunter; the car that will make its debut in the 2021 edition of the Dakar Rally, one of motorsport’s most iconic races. Appearing in its striking red livery for the first time, Hunter is a bespoke 4x4 T1 car, designed specifically to take on the world’s most extreme motorsport challenge; the Dakar Rally, and is powered by a 3.5 liter turbo-charged petrol V6. Two cars will compete — in Saudi Arabia, driven by French rally legend, Sebastien Loeb, and two-time Dakar winner, Nani Roma. BRX is the product of a joint venture between world-leading motorsport business, Prodrive, and the Kingdom of Bahrain, to form Prodrive International. BRX will add to the motorsport heritage of both parties, drawing on their combined experience to bring Hunter to life, ready to take on the Dakar Rally and compete in one of sport’s biggest tests of endurance. Hunter will arrive at the start line in Jeddah, sporting its unmistakable red livery and distinctive shape,