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Manhart MH2 700 II based on BMW M2 (G87)

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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)
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BMW M2 upgraded by Extreme Customers

The second generation BMW M2 debuted in late 2022 in Australia and since then has been the subject of many tuners trying to make this sports car better. One of them is Extreme Customers, which took M2 to a higher level.

The German tuner added a new front splitter, side wings and a redesigned lower grille with sharp new black slats, all produced by AC Schnitzer. There’s also a new downpipe with a 200-cell catalytic converter, a new exhaust system, new carbon-finish tailpipes, a set of KW Variant 3 shocks and springs, and a new suspension that improves handling but also lowers the car while contributing to its overall appearance. At the back is a large fixed wing in Brooklyn Gray manufactured by Alpha-N and an aftermarket rear diffuser.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is twin-turbo powered
3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 552 hp (406 kW), which is more than the standard M2 (459 hp/337 kW) but also the M4 Competition model. It’s mounted on a set of 20″ and 21″ Wheelforce CF.4-FF R rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

Source: Extreme Customers

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BMW M2 upgraded by Extreme Customers
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BMW is developing a new racing car based on the M2

BMW M Motorsport has announced the arrival of a new racing car from the second generation of the BMW 2 Series, which will thus join the other racing cars of this series produced in the last decade.

“Proximity to our customers is something we cultivate at BMW M Motorsport. From our point of view, this includes offering mass-market racing cars that teams and beginners can afford, while offering them BMW M Motorsport technology at the highest level. We are delighted to we can announce the successor to the M235i Racing, M240i Racing and M2 CS Racing models. Our engineers are working to optimally prepare the car for customers,” said Bjorn Lellmann of BMW M Motorsport.

Five photos of the new racing model have been published, but there are no details about it yet. It appears to be based on the M2 rather than the lesser 2 Series versions such as the 220i, 230i or M240i. Also, certain modifications are expected to make the car ready for the track.

Although the car is covered in camouflage, some details such as a new front spoiler and a large rear lip spoiler can still be noticed, while the kidney grille and air intakes look like the one on the road model. Also, if you look closely, you can see that the car is closer to the ground than the road-going M2 and that it has new rims wrapped in Goodyear tires. Inside is a full roll cage and racing seats.

It is still not known when the car will be officially unveiled.

Source: BMW

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BMW is developing a new racing car based on the M2