If you’re in the market for a modded
premium SUV of the large variety, Manhart Performance will gladly sell you this
limited edition 2020 MHX5 model with just 25 km on the clock. This
is unit no.1 of 10 and it’s priced at € 215,985 (US$ 240,000). It has a Black
Sapphire Metallic exterior and a Beige interior. Of course, the most appealing
thing here is the performance, with this SUV now putting down 713 HP.
The engine is the same 4.4-liter twin
turbo V8 as you’d get in the X5 M, however this MHX5 700 is actually based on
the X5 M Competition. Torque output is also greater, rated at a monster 910 Nm. You can bet that the performance upgrades do slash something
off the X5 M Competition’s factory-rated 0-60 mph time (3.7 seconds), we just
don’t know exactly how much, as the tuner has yet to release any numbers.
Let’s run through the technical upgrades
first. These consist of the ECU remapping, turbo upgrade, gearbox upgrade, a
stainless steel exhaust system and a concave One wheel set measuring 23-inches.
Visually, this X5 also comes with a carbon fiber front spoiler and rear
diffuser, a Manhart decal set and a full Merino leather / Alcantara combo
inside.
In the end, what you get is a more
aggressive-looking X5 M Competition, with about 100 extra horsepower compared
to the stock vehicle. The thing is, at the equivalent of roughly US$ 240,000, the
Manhart MHX5 700 is twice as expensive as the SUV on which it is based.
