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MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

BMW M5 M is one of the best SUV models of the Bavarian company, with outstanding performance. However, for those who want more German tuner Manhart has introduced the MHX5 700 based on this car.

The car is finished in gray and numerous decorative strips in matte black and strikingly bright red, now give a more aggressive look. It is equipped with carbon elements such as a front spoiler, front air intake inserts, radiator grille kidneys, a rear diffuser, several skirt extensions and a two-piece spoiler under the rear window, two-piece side skirts and front wing accessories, exhaust pipes from BMW’s M Performance Parts, carbon mirror covers and a carbon spoiler on the roof.

The interior of the car has not been changed. The seats are upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard, central console, and the multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel. New floor mats and gearshift paddles as well as carbon steering wheel trims were added.

The MHX5 700 is powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 730 (537 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power was achieved thanks to the MHtronik powerbox and the installation of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. As a reminder, the BMW M5 M has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It sits on a set of Silk Matt Black 23″ Classic-Line Y-Spoke wheels wrapped in 315/25 ZR23 tires.

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MHX5 700 based on the BMW M5 M

Source: Manhart

News

The collection of 230 cars was hidden for 40 years

A large collection of classic cars from a professional dealer of rare and special cars from the 1960s was recently discovered. It contains 230 cars that the owner has been collecting for four decades.

It all started in the 80s of the last century when Palmen bought a yellow Lancia B20. After that, the collection was expanded with Italian models from Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari, as well as German brands BMW, Mercedes and NSU. Of course, there are also British representatives: Jaguar, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce, as well as American Chevrolet, Cadillac and Ford. The French Facel Vega is also part of the collection. The collection also includes the brands Tatra, Monica, Moretti, Matra, Alvis, Imperia and Villard.

Cars were stored in one church and two warehouses. All are well preserved and are proof of Palmen’s refined taste and impressive knowledge of rare and special cars.

The owner rarely showed his collection so it became one of the best kept “secret collections” in Europe. He kept the cars in original condition, and maintained them himself and started them regularly. Unfortunately, due to the owner’s age and other circumstances, the collection will be sold.

The auction will take place in May and the cars are currently stored in a facility in Dordrecht.

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The collection of 230 cars was hidden for 40 years

Source: The Times

News, Tuning

Manhart MH4 GTR based on the BMW M4 DTM Championship Edition

One of the best tuners in the world, the German company Manhart, presented its new work, the Manhart MH4 GTR. The car is based on the M4 DTM Championship Edition (2016), one of the most popular models for tuners when it comes to the BMW M4/M3.

The MH4 GTR is powered by a 3.0-Liter biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine (S55) with 708 hp (520 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, BMW has 500 hp (368 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. The increase in power was achieved thanks to a remapped ECU and a turbo performance kit that includes a turbo upgrade and the installation of an intercooler by CSF, a carbon intake by ARMAspeed and new MANHART aluminum charge pipes. The performance of the car is not known, but if we consider that the M4 DTM reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, we are confident that the MH4 GTR is a very fast car.

The car is finished in white with numerous carbon add-on parts that give it a sporty look. It is equipped with carbon fiber front spoiler lip, side skirts, mirror caps and rear lip spoiler on the trunk lid, large rear wing, rear diffuser, stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and four 100-millimetre tailpipes. It sits on a set of 20″ Silk Matt Black Concave One wheels wrapped in 255/35 ZR20 front and 295/30 ZR20 rear Michelin Cup 2 tires.

Inside, the Recaro carbon bucket seats and a roll cage were retained, and an Awron display was added. There’s standard air conditioning, parking sensors, auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive LED headlights and navigation.

BMW only produced 200 examples of the M4 DTM, and Manhart did not say what the price of the upgrade package is.

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Manhart MH4 GTR based on the BMW M4 DTM Championship Edition

Source: Manhart