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MANHART SL 800 R based on Mercedes-AMG SL

After the recently introduced MH7 400d, Manhart has now taken the all-time classic Mercedes-AMG SL 63 as the basis for the MANHART SL 800 R. Although with impressive performance, the engineers of the German tuner Manhart believe that this machine can offer much more.

MANHART SL 800 R based on Mercedes-AMG SL

Manhart Performance has released only two photos of this car. The SL 800 R is adorned with a standard Manhart black body design with a golden decal set on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. It is equipped with a modified suspension with which the vehicle is additionally lowered, turbochargers, intercooler and carbon intake.

Under the hood is a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 800 hp (588 kW) and more than 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. This is significantly more than the standard Mercedes-AMG SL which has 577 hp (424 kW) and 590 (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission. Reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

Manhart Performance did not announce the price of the upgrade kit, but said they have started accepting orders.

Source: Manhart Performance

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Manhart MH7 400d based on the BMW 7 Series

Powerful diesel engines are considered the best for long journeys, so they still attract the attention of tuners. Following the recently unveiled MH8 800, German tuner Manhart has introduced the luxury diesel sedan MH7 400d.

The car is based on the BMW 7 Series and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm) of torque. Compared to the standard model with 320 hp (235 kW) and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque, a significant increase in power has been achieved thanks to improved turbochargers and a remapped ECU. The engine is paired with an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, nothing has changed. The factory design has been retained with the addition of the Manhart logo which can be seen in several places like on the steering wheel.

The exterior is adorned with a standard Manhart blue body design with gold stripes on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. The original exhaust system has been retained, the air suspension has been lowered by an additional 20-30 mm, and a carbon spoiler lip has been added both on the front apron and the trunk lid. The car is mounted on 22-inch wheels with a gold line around the edges, wrapped in 265 / 30R22 (front) and 295 / 25R22 (rear) tires.

Source: Manhart Performance

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2023 Alpina B8

If we talk about upgrading BMW models, Alpina is one of the undisputed tuners. Just seven days after the unveiling of the refreshed 8 Series, Alpina unveiled its upgraded version of the Gran Coupé 8 Series, the Alpina B8.

The Alpina B8 is powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to both axles via a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (324 km / h).

The new Alpina B8, compared to the standard BMW 8 Series, has decent body changes. New owners will be able to choose between Portimao Blue, Sanremo Green, Skyscraper Gray, Frozen Pure Gray, or Frozen Tanzanite Blue body color. It is equipped with 21-inch forged aluminum rims wrapped in Pirella 245/35 (front) and 285/30 (rear) tires. At the same time, Alpina offers a 20-inch option that they consider more suitable for snow.

Inside, new leather upholstery and Alpina markings are just some of the accessories that adorn the car’s interior. In front of the driver, the old 10.25-inch dashboard has been replaced by a new 12.3-inch, and there’s a multifunction steering wheel upholstered in hand-stitched genuine leather.

The price of the BMW Gran Coupé 8 Series is 162,100 EUR, while the price of the upgraded model is not known.

Source: Alpina Automobiles