The BMW performance specialists from Geilenkirchen have taken the
stock 4.0-liter V8 mill out and replaced it with the 4.4-liter V8 motor
from the BMW X5/X6 M SAVs. Add in a couple of modified turbos plus a
larger intercooler, titanium full exhaust with two racing catalytic
converters, reinforced pistons and rods plus an X6M oil cooler and power
output swells from an already potent 555 PS (408 kW / 547 hp) to 750 PS
(551 kW / 740 bhp) and 910 Nm (671 lb-ft) of torque. To handle all of that torque the 6-speed M Sport automatic
transmission is also adopted from the X6M in addition to an E60 M5
locking differential. With a dry weight of 1,590 kg (3505 lbs) the power to weight ratio is
2.12kg per horsepower. For comparison the Lamborghini Aventador with
700 PS (515 kW / 690 bhp) and weighing 1,575 kg achieves 2.25kg per
horsepower. As a result, the 0-100 km/h arrives in 3.2 seconds and keeps
on pulling beyond 350 km/h (217 mph). Naturally, with that kind of momentum generated in a 2.5 ton vehicle,
upgraded braking is mandatory. Manhart has added a MOVIT brake system
which includes 6 piston fixed calipers on the front with 396x34
millimeter discs and 4-piston calipers with 380x32 millimeter discs on
the rear. For enhanced aerodynamics the exterior receives a complete carbon
fiber kit which includes the front lower spoiler, hood, side skirts,
wheel arch extensions, side skirts, luggage lid, adjustable rear wing
and rear diffuser. Other parts made in carbon fiber include the engine
cover and side mirrors. Made in-house, the wheels are the ultra-light Concave One "Black
Edition" monoblock forged wheels in 9x20 with 255/30ZR20 Continental
Sport Contact 5 high performance tires up front while 12x20-inch wheels
with 325/25 tires are in the back. Suspension is capped off with
threaded coilovers. Lastly, Manhart Racing also followed through with the interior by
giving the MH3 V8 RS Clubsport in-house developed carbon fiber
full-shell seats, but also a Wiechers roll cage was built in. A Manhart
Racing display is also integrated into the middle console. It provides
driving data like pending charge pressure, G-forces or measured
acceleration and best Vmax values.
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