The newest Manhart conversion for BMW’s M5 Touring goes well beyond appearance, even if the familiar black-and-gold finish immediately gives away who built it.
The M5 Touring features an S68 twin-turbo V8 engine with great power in stock form; however, Manhart worked its magic and upgraded its engine by rebuilding the turbochargers and adding a high-performance exhaust system with active flaps and freer-flowing downpipes.
This means that the MH5 900E power kit has now raised the touring`s power to a staggering 910 ps and 1,200 Nm of torque. As a reminder, the BMW M5 Touring came out of the factory with a stock 898 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque.
Matte-black tailpipe finishers complete the visible side of that hardware, though most of the actual change sits deeper in the electronics.
Instead of relying on a traditional flash tune, the company uses its MHtronic auxiliary module. It connects with the engine management system and alters signals moving between the factory control unit and the car’s sensors. The engine, fuel system, and exhaust behavior are all influenced through that route. It sounds technical because it is, though the practical result is simply a much stronger output figure than standard.
The wagon shown in Manhart’s presentation also sits lower than stock. H&R springs handle that part, while KW coilovers remain available for anyone wanting another setup. The ride height drop changes the car’s stance noticeably—perhaps more than expected, actually.
Wheel options are narrow in brand choice but not entirely in size. Manhart limits the package to Concave One aluminum wheels, a design built around six paired spokes and a recessed center section.
This means a choice of either 21-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels up front, while the rear is restricted to just 22-inch alloys. As for tire sizes, these start at 285/35 and 295/30 for the front choices, and 305/30 or 315/30 for the rear axle.
Not every area receives mechanical attention. The brake system remains untouched, although caliper paint can be customized in almost any shade requested. Inside, changes are limited, too: floor mats carrying Manhart branding and an Alcantara headliner, nothing more dramatic than that.
There is one point left unanswered. Manhart does not say whether the extra output translates into better acceleration figures or a higher terminal speed. Tire grip, gearbox tolerance, and the electrical side of the plug-in hybrid system still shape what the car can ultimately do.
That hybrid setup matters even more now because the Euro-market M5 Touring recently adopted Euro 7 updates.
BMW M5 Touring MH5 900E by Manhart – Photo Gallery
