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MANHART MH2 700 based on the BMW M2 Competition

German tuner Manhart is among the best if not the best when it comes to German sports cars, and their latest creation is the MANHART MH2 700 based on the BMW M2 Competition.

This is not the first time that Manhart calls its car MH2, because in early 2022 we saw the MH2 630 also based on the M2 Competition. However, unlike that model, this time the car got more power but also some better technical and aerodynamic solutions.

This MH2 700 is covered in black livery with mint green details. It is equipped with carbon components such as a CS-style bonnet, front spoiler, side skirts, a rear spoiler lip, a diffuser, and a Clubsport rear wing. There are also stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, 4 x 100 mm MANHART tailpipes in matte black, MANHART Race downpipes, MANHART OPF Delete replacement pipes made of stainless steel including 300-cell catalytic converters, front six-piston callipers on 395×34 mm discs and rear four-piston callipers on 380×30 mm discs.

Inside, there are Recaro Sportster CS seats, a MANHART Clubsport roll bar, mint green accents and an AWRON auxiliary display.

Under the hood is a 3.0-liter biturbo engine with 715 hp (526 kW) and 601 lb-ft (815 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the M2 Competition is powered by the same engine but with 410 hp (302 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, and the power has been increased thanks to a whole series of hardware optimizations and ECU remapping. It is mounted on matte black 20″ Concave One wheels wrapped in 255/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR20 tires.

The cost of the upgrade is unknown.

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MANHART MH2 700 based on the BMW M2 Competition
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Manhart Alpina 2002 TII based on the BMW 2002 Tii

Between 1971 and 1975, BMW produced the Touring version of the 02 Series, the 2002 Tii, as the replacement for the 2002 ti. Now this model was the basis for the third modified car of Manhart’s Classic Cars department, the Manhart Alpina 2002 TII.

The Alpina 2002 TII is powered by a front-mounted 2.0-liter M10 4-cylinder engine with 200 hp (147 kW) and 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the 2002 Tii has 130 hp (96 kW) and 131 lb-ft (178 Nm) of torque. Power increase was done by installing K&N airbox and ALPINA engine tuning with EMU Classic ECU. The engine is paired with a BMW E21 323i 5-speed manual transmission.

The tuner installed Raab coilover suspension by KW for sporty handling, Wiechers strut for more body stiffness, 25-mm spacers front and rear, ALPINA wheel arch extensions, brake system of a 323i model from the successor series E21, MANHART exhaust system, single gas system and distributor from ALPINA, and original 16″ ALPINA rims with 215/40R16 and 225/40R16 tires.

This car is finished in Agave Green with light green and silver decorative stripes over the body, and lettering of the characteristic ALPINA decal set. Inside, sports seats by Scheel are upholstered in black fabric with bright green and blue stripes, and there is also a Clubsport roll bar at the rear.

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Manhart Alpina 2002 TII based on the BMW 2002 Tii
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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3

Manhart recently founded the Classic department, for the restoration and modification of legendary sports cars that, 30 years ago, were the top of the range. Their latest project is the MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3.

MH3 3.5 Turbo is powered by a replacement 3.5-liter in-line six-cylinder engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and a mighty 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a Drexler locking differential. As a reminder, this engine delivers a standard 330 hp (243 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The first generation BMW M3 is powered by a 2.3-liter engine with 200 hp (147 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) torque.

The car is wrapped in Vinyl Matt Green with decal set in order on the front and rear bumper and splitter. It is equipped with MANHART turbocharger and intercooler, new exhaust system, carbon front spoiler lip, rear spoiler with carbon wing, MANHART suspension kit by H&R, locking differential by Drexler with additional cooler, MANHART brake system with 330×32 millimeter discs with four-piston Brembo fixed calipers at the front and rear brake discs combined with the E30 M3’s OEM floating calipers. It is mounted on 19″ MANHART Concave One wheels wrapped in 215/35 R19 front and 245/30 R19 rear tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cardinal Red leather that also covers the door panels. The BMW badges have been replaced by Manhart badges. In front of the driver is the Momo steering wheel.

Performance data and project cost have not been released.

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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3