Tuning

Manhart MH2 700 II based on BMW M2 (G87)

Manhart continues to show why one of the world’s best tuners of BMW cars, and their latest project is the MH2 700 II. It is based on a car that has been the basis for the projects of this German tuner several times, the BMW M2 (G87).

This is not the first time that Manhart “plays” with the last generation of this model powered by an ICE. In April, we saw a unique edition based on this model, the Manhart MH2 GTR II 01 OF 01.

The car is finished in black with a decal set in Champagne, which is standard for most Manhart projects. It is equipped with a carbon kit that includes front bumper inserts, side skirts, and a front spoiler, kidney grille, hood, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and underbody by Alpha-N. Customers can choose between Variant 4 suspension kit or high adjustable spring kit and suspension tuning.

The interior has undergone certain changes. The front seats were retained while the rear seats were removed. A roll bar, harnesses by Schroth with belt tensioner and Manhart floor mats are installed.

The MH2 700 II got a new stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, sport downpipes with 200 cell HJS catalytic converters, 4 x 110 mm Manhart tailpipes in mate black. Customers can also choose a combination of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, race downpipes without catalytic converters, OPF-Delete pipes with 200 cells HJS catalytic converters and 4 x 110 mm Manhart tailpipes in matte black.

Under the hood is a 3.0-L biturbo engine (S58) with 748 hp (550 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the original model with 460 hp (338 kW) and (550 Nm) of torque.

The price of the upgrade has not been announced.

Source: Manhart

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Manhart MH2 700 II based on BMW M2 (G87)
Hybrid

2025 Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI

The new A3 allstreet 40 TFSI is Audi’s plug-in hybrid with off-road capabilities, intended for those who want adventure and fun.

The car is powered by a 1.5-L TFSI evo2 engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque combined with an electric motor with 115 hp (84 kW) and 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) of torque. moment. This is enough for the A3 allstreet 40 TFSI to reach a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph), or 140 km/h (87 mph) in electric driving mode.

It is equipped with a 19.7 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 140 kilometers with a single charge, using only the electric motor. Thanks to the 50 kW fast charging, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in half an hour, and if a conventional 11 kW AC charger is used, the battery is fully charged in two and a half hours.

The Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI has a 30 mm bigger ground clearance compared to the A3 Sportback, and is equipped with a specially tuned suspension with progressive control with a variable transmission ratio, depending on the steering angle, large intakes on the sides of the front part, plastic linings, and 17- inch rims.

When it comes to price, the Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI starts at 46,000 euros in Germany.

Source: Audi

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2025 Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI
News

Fiat is developing a new 500 Hybrid

At the end of 2023, Fiat announced that it was temporarily suspending production of its all-electric model 500e at the Mirafiori plant due to low demand, and the problems continued in 2024. Now, it seems that Stellantis has finally found a solution, and it could be a hybrid version of this model.

The analysis showed that the biggest reason for the drop in demand for the 500e is the price, so production at the Mirafiori factory is not economically profitable. Back in May, it was announced that the Fiat 500e would undergo its first reverse transition, which is necessary in the hope of saving the model and its production. Also, it should be pointed out that the high price of cars was also influenced by the sudden abolition of incentives in Italy and Germany.

It was decided to try to significantly reduce costs by developing a hybrid version and technical evolution of the current 500e, with a new battery and a new battery management system, in order to make the price of the car affordable to a larger number of customers.

The plan is the annual production of up to 100,000 units of the hybrid version, and whether this will have an effect remains to be seen, because the arrival of this version is announced in two years.

Source: Fiat

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