We’re accustomed to seeing some wild creations from the parents at Manhart, however this tradition Mercedes-Benz V-Class is not certainly one of them. Say good day to the Manhart V 350, a seven-seat minivan that provides some exterior fizz with a physique equipment, lowered suspension, and a bit extra punch beneath the hood. And no, you’ll be able to’t purchase it in America.
What does Manhart do to this V-Class, particularly? You’ll first discover an AMG aesthetic on the surface. That’s because of the physique equipment from TopCar Design that features a new decrease fascia with massive nook intakes. It appears to borrow closely from crew AMG, however there are many small particulars that add to the makeover. The hood is new, changing the largely flat panel with a double-domed lid. There’s a really refined lip spoiler on the fascia, and upgraded LED lights.
The skilled team at Manhart Performance has once again worked their magic. At first glance, the BMW M2 Competition you see here may not appear too unusual, aside from the prominent rear wing and eye-catching graphics. However, a closer look through the windows reveals segments of a roll cage. And when a car has a cage, you know there’s a good reason for it.
In this case, there are 715 reasons. That’s the amount of horsepower you’ll find under the hood of this modified F87 BMW M2, known as the MH2 700. If this sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve witnessed a previous creation from Manhart, the MH2, which featured their iconic black and gold livery. However, that version “only” generated 630 hp from its 3.0-liter I6 engine with added boost. The new MH2 700 is a whole different beast. The engine has received unspecified reinforcements, which the tuner claims are robust enough to handle an astonishing 1,200 horsepower.
German tuning firm, Manhart, known for modifying modern performance vehicles, introduces its third project under the new Classic Cars division. Following their work on the Lancia Delta Integrale and BMW M3 (E30) restomods, the Wuppertal-based company now focuses on another sports car from the past – the BMW 2002 tii with factory modifications from Alpina.
At the heart of this classic car is a 2.0-liter M10 inline four-cylinder engine, featuring a single throttle system and an Alpina manifold. Manhart also adds a K&N airbox and other minor hardware upgrades, resulting in a significant increase in engine output. The original engine produced around 130 horsepower and 131 pound-feet (178 Newton-meters) of torque, but thanks to Manhart’s enhancements, these numbers are boosted to 200 horsepower and 158 lb-ft (215 Nm) of torque.
Manhart, a German tuner, has taken the BMW M3 Touring and transformed it into a powerful wagon that now generates 641 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Newton-meters) of torque. This is a significant upgrade over the original stock output of 503 hp and 479 lb-ft.
The increase in power is mainly achieved through the implementation of Manhart’s MHtronik control unit. Additionally, the exhaust system has been completely revamped, with Manhart opting for Remus components and incorporating HJS sport downpipes.
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