BMW has been hard to make the new M5 too big and difficult. However, power was none of the symptoms. Nevertheless, Manhart found that an additional blow would not harm and pressed the “G90” into the Supercar territory. The German tuner calls its latest project the “MH5 900E”, a name that indicates its immense overall performance.
As expected, Manhart left the electric motor unaffected. The added grunt comes from the update of the 4.4-liter V8 Twin turbo. The “S68” produces 577 hp in storage form, supplemented by another 194 hp from the electric motor. Together, the seventh generation M5 makes a mighty 717 hp. Not enough? Manhart will be happy to increase the combined output to 897 hp.
The torque also increases significantly, from the standard 1,000 Newton meters (737 LB-FT) to massive 1,200 Nm (885 LB-FT). Manhart does not mention that the eight-speed automatic is reinforced to finish the additional voltage, which indicates that the M-Steptronic transmission can process the higher load.
The performance figures were not published, but the sprint to 100 km/h should drop below the 3.5 seconds that are required from a share G90. With the optional m -driver package flat at 250 km/h or 305 km/h (305 km/h critics have found that the new M5 is faster than its predecessor despite the additional performance. Manhart is likely to repair that the car is still much heavier than the “F90”.
The MH5 900E package goes beyond the revised V8. Manhart gives the M5 a carbon fiber body kit that makes the sports sedan even more impressive. It receives a spoiler lip and canard at the front, while stronger side skirts, a new diffuser and a spoiler with trunk-eyelid spoiler add to the look. An additional roof installed spoiler completes the package.
The factory BMW alloys have also disappeared and exchanged for Manhart’s 22-inch wheels, which are wrapped in chunky 295/30 front and 315/30 rear tires. These can be combined with Manhart’s lowering jumps for additional attitude or with a KW-developed Stuilover kit.
Of course, no manhart building without a champagne gold accent and the windshield sticker inspired by retro would be complete. For those who find everything a little exaggerated, it may be the best call to keep themselves on the power upgrade alone.
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