Manhart's MH5 900E squeezes 897 hp from the BMW M5 Touring using upgraded turbos, a new exhaust, and revised software
Visually, the 900E is nearly indistinguishable from the MH5 800E it replaces. Suspension options include H&R lowering springs or KW adjustable coilovers. Despite the power increase, Manhart made no changes to the braking system.
Sometimes, the numbers alone don’t tell the full story. Yes, the BMW M5 Touring is undeniably hefty, but it backs that weight up with serious firepower, churning out 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. About 18 months ago, Manhart Performance pushed things further with upgraded versions of the super estate making as much as 789 hp. Now, it’s raised the bar again with the MH5 900E package. Read: Manhart’s Next-Gen BMW M5 To Put Almost 800 HP Into Hunting Supercars BMW clearly left plenty of power on the table with the new M5’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. In fact, the old M5 CS delivered 627 hp, and without electrical assistance, the current car’s V8 is rated at 577 hp in pre-2026 form. But rather than simply tuning the current car’s V8 and calling it a day, Manhart has bolted on a pair of upgraded turbochargers and worked on the software side of things. The end result is an M5 that now pumps out an impressive 897 hp and 885 lb-ft of torque combined. Backing up those gains is a valved stainless-steel exhaust with matte-black tailpipes, paired with newly developed downpipes. There is a catch, though. Those downpipes aren’t road-legal in Germany, so they’re offered strictly for export markets. Looks To Match Unlike some tuners that lean into visual excess, Manhart generally shies away from making over-the-top styling modifications to its cars. That philosophy carries over to the MH5 900E, which looks nearly identical to the MH5 800E from 2024. As a result, the changes are limited to revised front and rear bumpers, along with a generous helping of gold vinyl accents. Customers can also order the upgraded M5 Touring with Manhart’s own Concave One forged wheels, available in 21- and 22-inch sizes with either 285/35 or 295/30 front tires, and an option of 305/30 or 315/30 rear tires. There’s only so much engineering wizardry that can mask the sheer mass of an M5 Touring. Manhart does what it can, offering H&R lowering springs or KW adjustable coilovers to sharpen things up. That said, while coilovers can improve response, they often tip into harsh territory for everyday driving. Despite the extra power on tap, the braking setup remains unchanged.
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