Manhart has revisited the BMW M2 Competition, giving it a discreet makeover, new wheels and suspension, and more power. Named the MH2 500, the package is limited to only ten examples, each one featuring their MHtronik control unit. This boosts the output and torque of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from 410 PS and 550 Nm, to 518 PS and 700 Nm.
The tuner didn’t say how quick the M2
Competition is with this upgrade, yet we’re likely looking at a few tenths of a
second shaved off the official 0-100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds in the
standard car. Moreover, it would probably smoke the new M4 Competition Coupe in
straight-line acceleration, considering that the bigger (and heavier) model has
510 PS and 650 Nm.
Manhart has also reinterpreted the design
of the vehicle with a body kit inspired by the more hardcore M2 CS. The new
front lip, diffuser and boot lid spoiler are made of carbon fiber, and are
complemented by the 9×20-inch front and 10.5×20-inch rear wheels, shod in
245/30 and 285/25 tires respectively. It also has 100 mm carbon
tailpipes and sits closer to the ground. You may have noticed that unlike their
usual projects, the MH2 500 doesn’t feature any gold trim on the outside, as
the tuner went for silver in this case, which provides a contrast to the black
body.
Rounding out the changes is the additional
display inside, which replaced the left central air vent and gives readings for
different powertrain parameters.
