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Manhart MH5 800E based on the BMW M5

October 26, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

In June, BMW presented the seventh generation and most powerful M5 ever, and it didn’t take long for the German tuner Manhart to present its project based on this car, the Manhart MH5 800E (G9x).

The car is painted in Matte Black with standard gold stripes on both sides and a stripe that runs from the front fascia over the roof to the rear, making it look even more aggressive. Compared to the standard M5, the MH5 800E is equipped with a new front lip spoiler with an additional pair of wings, Concave One rims, a thin two-piece rear wing and a more aggressive diffuser, and buyers can also choose a carbon fiber hood. Also, further technical upgrades such as new suspension solutions to refine the agility and lowering of the M5 are planned.

All components are also compatible with the BMW M5 Touring that was presented in August, and it should be noted that the entire body kit with front spoiler lip, side skirts, diffuser and a rear spoiler is also under development.

There are still many unknowns, but what we know for now is that the MH5 800E will be powered by a 4.4-L biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of about 800 hp (588 kW), paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. By comparison, the factory BMW M5 has 727 hp (542 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push a 2.5-ton car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph). It is equipped with a 14.8 kWh battery that enables an electric range of up to 40 kilometers.

The price of the upgrade is not known.

Source: Manhart

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Porsche Cayenne S Coupe upgraded by Larte Design

October 18, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

Larte Design is a German company specialized in making exclusive body kits for luxury vehicles, such as Porsche cars, and their latest project is the Cayenne S Coupe.

Specially designed body kit made of light carbon fiber or premium composite materials includes aggressive front bumper, splitter lip, stylish hood with four vents and Larte logo instead of Porsche logo, air inlet trims, mirror caps, rear skirt diffuser with exhaust tips and small LEDs installed vertically in the central part, trunk spoiler, and more.

The car is painted in bright green and sits on a set of specially designed 23-inch forged black wheels with green accents that enhance the Cayenne’s aggressive appearance. There is no information that the interior design has been changed.

When it comes to the powertrain, Larte Design hasn’t changed a thing. There’s still a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 474 hp (349 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 273 km/h (170 mph). Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission.

The price of the body kit has not been released.

Source: Larte Design

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Porsche Cayenne S Coupe upgraded by Larte Design

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MINI Hatch F66 based on the Mini Cooper S

October 18, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

Before the announced John Cooper Works arrives on the market, the German tuner AC Schnitzer presented the MINI Hatch F66. It is a project of the company specialized in BMW and Mini cars, based on the most powerful Mini, the Mini Cooper S, which takes this 3-door car to a new level.

The F66 is equipped with a special body kit that includes a double front splitter connected to massive side skirts and a rear diffuser, a larger rear wing, blacked-out details between the taillights, centrally mounted 100mm tailpipes with carbon details for a more aggressive look, decals, and new a set of 19-inch AC1 rims available in a two-tone variant and in black, which can be seen on the car in the photos.

As an option, the tuner offers springs that lower the car by 15 – 25 mm and can be combined with 10 mm spacers, for a more exciting ride.

Inside, there were almost no changes. The interior design of the Mini Cooper S with high-quality materials and circular display has been retained, with the addition of an aluminum footrest and key holder.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is still powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque.