After the BMW X3 M, the German company Manhart tuned another BMW car. It is a BMW MHX5 800 model based on the X5 M generation. The BMW MHX5 800 is a rival to the Audi RS Q8 that was introduced early last year.

The MHX5 800 features a number of looks and performance improvements. New stainless steel exhaust system with valve control function with four 100 mm exhaust pipes that can be finished in carbon or ceramic coatings.

The new 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine has a larger cooler and new software. The engine develops 823 hp and 797 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.

Since the base model accelerates from 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds, the MHX5 800 is expected to be faster because Manhart did not disclose that figure.

The new SUV has 22-inch wheels. Thanks to the suspension modifications, it is 30 mm lower.

Source: Manhart

German tuner AC Schnitzer presented the traditional “police car” as part of the “Tune It! Safe!” campaign. It is a tuned BMW M850i.

Since 2005, the German Car Tuner Association has launched a campaign to show that touring cars can be safe. AC Schnitzer has introduced a touring “police car” based on the BMW 8 Series Coupe with M850i specifications.

Modifications start with a Foliatec full-body wrap in police colors, and there are blue lights on the roof and in the front bumper. There is even a police radio inside. The focus is of course on tuning, and this car has been significantly modified. These modifications range from a body kit to an improved exhaust system with four end carbon tubes.

AC Schnitzer lowered the high-performance coupe with new springs. The car also got new 21-inch matte wheels. The body is made of carbon fiber, the interior features aluminum details such as pedals, footrests, gear shift paddles, as well as details around the infotainment system.

The 4.4-liter V8 engine that develops 523 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque has been tuned, so its power has now been increased to 618 hp and 627 lb-ft (840 Nm) of torque. This makes it 5 hp weaker compared to the M8 Competition.

There is no more information about the performance yet. The standard M8 Competition Coupe is known to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just over 3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 190 mph.

Source: AC Schnitzer

The new BMW iX is a all-electric SUV. The BMW iX is based on a new platform specially developed by the Bavarian company for electric vehicles.

BMW’s electric SUV has been known as the iNext, but the production model actually bears the iX designation. Although development is still ongoing, the electric SUV has been introduced and almost all of its secrets have been revealed. There are many advantages, and BMW is especially proud of automated driving and digital technologies. The computer can process 20 times more data than previous models.

“The BMW iX shows how we can give new technologies a very modern and emotional design. The car is technologically complex, but it feels very clear and uncomplicated. The BMW iX offers a mobile living space in which people will feel at ease, where the car’s intelligence is only there when you need it.” said Adrian van Hooydonk, senior design VP at BMW.

In terms of external dimensions, the iX is very similar to BMW’s conventional-powered models. It is as long as X5, as high as X6. The wheels are similar in size to the X7, it will offer up to 22-inch aerodynamically optimised rims and 275/40 profile rubber.

The BMW iX is the first production vehicle with a hexagonal steering wheel that the manufacturer claims facilitates access and allows the driver a better view of the cluster. Inside, there is also a console with buttons for electric seats located on the door panels. It should also be said that the iX has the largest glass surface ever fitted to a single BMW model.

The SUV is powered by BMW’s fifth-generation all-electric powertrain. The two-motor drivetrain amounts to 500 horsepower, getting it to 62mph in under five seconds.

Thanks to its massive 100-kWh battery pack, BMW iX has a range about 300 miles WLTP. For longer trips than that, the battery can ingest charge at 200kW, meaning 40-odd minutes for an 80 per cent recharge. A quick 10-minute charge should add 75 miles to the range.

Production should start in the second half of 2021 at the Dingolfing plant, and sales at the end of the same year.