New Manhart MH5 Detailed Video, The BMW M5 To Rule All

Schmee150 takes the controls of an M5 that produces nearly 100 horsepower more than the Competition model.

Manhart , a German tuner, recently revealed its MH5 700 update suite for the latest . This increases the machine’s power to 713 HP (723 PS according to German standards). Schmee150 was able to test drive the sedan’s high-powered power, including a fast section of Autobahn.

While the MH5 700 keeps the standard model’s biturbo 4.4 liter V8 engine and eight-speed auto, Manhart makes tweaks that increase the output by 96 hp (72/72 kW) as well as 89 pound-feet (122/ Newton-meters), over an M5 Competition. In stock, the sedan can reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds and 128 mph (200 km/h) in 10.8 seconds. Manhart has made improvements to the machine that should make it even faster.

New Manhart MH5 Detailed Video, The BMW M5 To Rule All

Manhart also uses the occasion to make the M5 look more meaner. New carbon-fiber parts were fitted by the firm for the front fascia and rear diffuser. Schmee also said that a carbon-fiber hood is in development.

Schmee, who owns an M5, says driving Manhart’s M5 is very similar to the standard model – until you actually push the accelerator. Schmee claims that the MH5 700’s speed gains at half throttle is the same as his at full throttle.

Manhart also installs a KW suspension which lowers the ride height. They are too stiff for Manhart in the most extreme setting. However, they can be adjusted to a soft mode for street use.

Another important difference is the sound. The exhaust of the MH5 700 produces a loud, shrill sound from a cold start. The pipes can still be heard even when the valve is closed to reduce their volume.