Manhart takes the BMW 2 Sequence to a different stage with its MH2 450 aftermarket bundle. Primarily based on the top-spec M240i, the German tuning agency took almost three years to current real-life photos of its product, however we’ll give it a go because the outcome would not look too shabby – nor does it lack oomph, particularly when in comparison with the full-phat BMW M2.
Nonetheless powered by the uber-reliable B58 inline-six mill, Manhart employs its in-house developed MHtronik powerbox to squeeze as much as 434 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque out of the turbocharged engine, an enormous leap from the newly refreshed M240i’s 382 hp and 369 lb-ft. Whereas nonetheless wanting the M2’s 473 hp, Manhart can improve the MH2 450’s energy output additional via Stage 2 and Stage 3 upgrades upon request, trumping the smallest BMW M sports activities coupe. This additionally is not essentially the most highly effective off-the-shelf M240i tune we have seen to date – that distinction goes to G-Energy with its 520-hp monster 2er (customized tuners can clearly extract way more).
Chassis Upgrades To Deal with All That Energy
For a extra sonorous expertise, Manhart throws in 4 100mm tailpipes with valve management and Grail stainless-steel slip-on exhaust. The MH2 450’s brakes are unchanged from the manufacturing unit, although Manhart can improve them if the consumer needs to. In the meantime, the tuning firm is providing two choices for suspension: H&R decreasing springs or KW Variant 4 coilovers, each promising higher sporty dealing with to go together with the lowered peak.
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To enrich the decrease stance, the MH2 450 comes with a set of Concave One 20-inch rims with thicker rear rubber. They’re completed in shiny white on this instance, which fits with the general exterior Manhart decal set that is predominantly black, white, grey, and purple. Nevertheless, clients can go for a special coloration ought to they need.
Loud Exterior, Delicate Inside
Beneath the loud graphics, Manhart has put in a full physique equipment on the 240i, which incorporates entrance spoiler, facet sill attachments, a rear diffuser, and a rear spoiler. Even higher, all these elements are made out of carbon fiber, which ought to have an effect on the upgraded mannequin’s total weight.
In distinction to the loud exterior styling, the MH2 450 has a comparatively restrained cabin, with Manhart solely upgrading the steering wheel with new leather-based and Alcantara trim, black-lacquered spokes, and carbon fiber paddle shifters. The corporate did not disclose its pricing for the MH2 450 tuning bundle.