A luxurious BMW M5 Competition, one of the most powerful and exclusive cars from the German brand, was recently spotted cruising the streets of Cuba, creating quite a surprise among internet users.
The video, posted by the TikTok account @cuba_autos2, showcases the spectacular light blue vehicle parked on a dimly lit street, while the distinctive roar of its V8 biturbo engine can be heard.
The clip quickly amassed thousands of views and comments, not only due to the rarity of seeing a model of this caliber on the Island but also because of the questions raised by its presence in a country where the vehicle fleet is dominated by Soviet cars and vintage vehicles from the 1950s.
"A question, if it breaks down at any point, where would you get it fixed? Where do you get the parts?" wrote a user. Another person joked: "The problem is the gasoline... I wonder if he uses the premium."
The BMW M5 Competition is a sports sedan with over 600 horsepower and a price that exceeds $120,000 in the international market.
Her presence in Cuba has reignited the debate on economic inequality in the country, where the average state salary barely exceeds 4,000 Cuban pesos per month, while the prices of cars and fuel are unaffordable for most citizens.
Although the owner of the vehicle is not known, its appearance has been interpreted by many as a symbol of the contrast between the economic elite connected to the regime and the harsh reality faced by ordinary Cubans, who deal with blackouts, food shortages, and rampant inflation.
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