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Manhart BMW M5

German Manhart Performance has prepared a complete package of modifications for the new BMW M5, in both body versions (sedan and station wagon).

Part of the MH5 900E package is a carbon fiber aero body kit (front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, trunk spoiler...), a set of new 21 and 22-inch alloy wheels, a stainless steel sports exhaust system, modified suspension, brake calipers in the customer's color, gold graphics, Manhart badging, as well as an interior with leather, carbon fiber and new floor mats.

Performance figures haven’t been released, but the sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) should dip below the 3.5 seconds required by a stock G90. Flat out, the standard car tops out at 155 mph (250 km/h), or 190 mph (305 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package. Critics have noted the new M5 isn’t any quicker than its predecessor despite the extra power. Manhart likely fixes that, though the car is still much heavier than the “F90.”

The MH5 900E package extends beyond the reworked V8. Manhart gives the M5 a carbon-fiber body kit that makes the sports sedan even more imposing. Up front, it gains a spoiler lip and canards, while beefier side skirts, a new diffuser, and a trunk-lid spoiler add to the look. An extra roof-mounted spoiler completes the package.

The factory BMW alloys are also gone, swapped for Manhart’s 22-inch forged wheels wrapped in chunky 295/30 front and 315/30 rear tires. These can be paired with Manhart’s lowering springs for extra stance, or with a KW-developed coilover kit.

Of course, no Manhart build would be complete without champagne-gold accents and the retro-inspired windshield decal. For those who find it all a bit over the top, sticking to the power upgrade alone might be the best call.

Torque also climbs significantly, from the standard 1,000 Newton-meters (737 lb-ft) to a massive 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft). Manhart doesn’t mention reinforcing the eight-speed automatic to cope with the added stress, suggesting the M Steptronic gearbox can handle the higher load.

Manhart also announces more power, so the plug-in hybrid drive will have 897 hp and 1200 Nm. As a reminder, the factory car has a combined power of 727 hp and 1000 Nm of torque (a combination of a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine and an electric motor).

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