I’ve said it before and I will say it again; performance tuning is a form of art!
If you ask me, an aftermarket tuning kit that boosts a vehicle’s output figures to monumental proportions can only be described as magical. In our day and age, a plethora of automotive customization workshops from all over the globe specialize in refining performance by squeezing as much power out of a car’s engine as possible, and the results of their efforts are often fascinating.
Over the years, countless German tuners have delighted us with some of the most powerful upgrades out there, accompanied by impressive visual enhancements. In this instance, we’ll be having a look at how Manhart Performance brings the BMW M8 Competition coupe to an entirely new level.
Look, the Wuppertal-based firm isn’t exactly new to this line of business. With more than 30 years of experience behind them, Manhart’s squad know what they’re doing, alright? The passionate crew deals with the finest machines ever produced, coming from several reputed manufacturers, such as the beloved Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota or even the legendary Porsche.
Photo: Manhart
As to the 2020 BMW M8 Competition, this two-door bad boy was already spectacular enough in stock form. It is brought to life by a vicious 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that is perfectly capable of delivering up to 617 hp at 6,000 rpm, along with a solid 553 pound-feet (750 Nm) of torque at 1,800 rpm.
The mill’s sheer power is transmitted to each and every one of M8 Competition’s 20” alloy wheels by means of an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Speaking of chassis, BMW’s ferocious beast is supported by a double wishbone suspension at the front, along with a reinforced multi-link setup at the rear.
In case you haven’t already guessed, this untamed animal is pretty damn fast. It will comfortably accelerate 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in as little as 3.2 seconds, while its top speed sits at 190 mph (305 kph). Lastly, all this goodness comes with a price tag of around $146,000.
However, the folks over at Manhart Performance probably had a look at M8 Competition’s output digits and thought ‘right, that’s cool, but it can do a lot better’. As such, their MH8 800 package dials the S63 engine to an astounding 823 ponies and 774 pound-feet (1,050 Nm) of torque.
Photo: Manhart
This enormous enhancement reduces the car’s 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time to just 2.6 seconds and allows it to continue accelerating to 124 mph (200 kph) in no more than 5.7 seconds, which is simply mind-blowing!
The company achieved this humungous upgrade by remapping the ECU’s software and tweaking the turbochargers, as well as providing the 4.4-liter V8 with a new intercooler. Additionally, a custom stainless-steel exhaust system was installed and the standard suspension was swapped out in favor of an adjustable spring kit from KW Suspensions, which modifies the vehicle’s height by 30 mm (1.18 inches).
Manhart’s BMW M8 Competition features an array of carbon fiber components, such as the tiny rear spoiler or front bumper, and the whole thing rests on a set of new 21” (53.35 cm) alloy rims. To wrap it all up, the company added some juicy gold accents on top of its polished black finish.
A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing. Full profile
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