BMW is ready to retire the M5 F90, but before the performance-focused model goes hybrid, Manhart revealed a proper send-off in the form of the MH5 900. With a whopping 915 hp from its modified V8, this is the German tuner’s most powerful 5-Series build, and is offered in a limited production of five units. Starting with the power upgrades, the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 received a carbon intake, new turbochargers, a Wagner Tuning intercooler, Carillo pistons, and H-Shafted connecting rods. The new hardware in combination with a tweaked ECU resulted in an output of 915 hp and 1,240 Nm of torque, taking the BMW M5 well into hypercar territory. Those numbers make the 627 hp of the most potent factory-spec M5 CS sound humble in comparison.
The modified engine breathes through
Manhart’s stainless steel exhaust with valve control and optional race
downpipes. All that extra oomph needs a proper chassis setup so the MH5 gained
a new set of lowering springs by KW Suspension, or optional coilovers. On the
other hand, BMW M’s carbon ceramic brakes were strong enough, so the tuner
limited its input on the blue brake calipers.
Besides being the most powerful, Manhart
claims that the model is also the most personalized vehicle in the MH5 series.
The starting point is the facelifted BMW M5 Competition (F90) rather than the
limited production CS, making it accessible to more customers. For the
exterior, the owner of the first MH5 900 opted for a deep blue shade combined
with copper decals and Manhart’s carbon fiber bodykit which doesn’t deviate
much from the stock design. At the front, add-ons includes the larger splitter,
the cannards, the new grille garnish, and the carbon bonet mimicking the one on
the M5 CS. The profile is dominated by the 21-inch Concave One forged rims
which are finished in satin black with copper accents.
The MH5 900 also features mirror caps,
side skirts, and side gills, all made of the same lightweight material.
Finally, the rear end is the most striking due to the two-piece roof spoiler,
the sizeable lip spoiler and the larger diffuser. The latter houses the quad
tailpipes featuring a stealthy matt black finish. Moving inside, the cabin is
bathed in brown, thanks to the soft Alcantara headliner that matches the color
of the leather upholstery. The roof is embedded with star-like LEDs creating a
Rolls-Royce effect. Finally, the carbon fiber shells of the seats, the Manhart
badges, the additional display on the dashboard and the softer floor mats
complete the interior modifications. Of course, each of the five examples of
the MH5 900 will look different, based on the preferences of their respective
owners.
Manhart didn’t announce pricing for the
MH5 900 but the limited availability and the extent of the performance and
visual modifications make us believe it will be one of the most expensive of
its kind. Still, despite the limited production of five units, it is not the
most exclusive Manhart-tuned M5, as this title belongs to the one-off MH5 GTR.
