The next-generation BMW M2 is on the horizon, so Manhart Performance has given the current car an appropriate send off
With the launch of the all-new BMW 2-series having been and gone, it’s only a matter of time before we see the full-fat M2 hit the road. To mark the end of the line for the current F87-generation car, German tuner Manhart Performance has created its most extreme take yet, the MH2 630.
Designed for track use, the model succeeds the firm’s M2 CS-based MH2 GTR with increased focus and a power output equal to the V8-powered M5 Competition. Under its new aluminium bonnet you’ll find the M-developed 3-litre S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six, but with upgraded turbochargers, improved cooling and a less restrictive exhaust system.
The result is a ludicrous output of 621bhp and 553lb ft of torque, an increase of 217bhp and 147lb ft over standard. New performance figures haven’t been revealed but with widened 295-section rear tyres providing a boost in traction, expect a significant drop from its factory 4.2sec 0-100kph time.
Though they’ll no doubt help it achieve such high power levels, Manhart’s own downpipes are part of its new valved stainless steel exhaust system, now free of a primary catalytic converter and with the secondary unit of the less restrictive 300-cell variety – the M2’s trademark quad exhaust exits also now feature carbon fibre tips.
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In order to haul the M2 back down to sane speeds on track, Manhart borrowed the front brakes from the M4 GT4 racer, giving the MH2 630 six-piston front calipers and 380mm discs – rear brakes remain standard. KW Clubsport suspension, lightweight 19-inch aluminium wheels, the rear wing from the M235i Racing and a host of M Performance carbon fibre aero components are also included.
Perhaps the most impressive new addition is the full roll cage, replacing the rear seats entirely and acting as a mounting point for the Schroth Motorsport harnesses. Recaro Sportster CS seats, carbon fibre shift paddles and a discreetly-integrated auxiliary display for performance and timing data are fitted as part of the package too.
Manhart Performance hasn’t released a price for the kit as a whole, but with such a drastic overhaul, it’s unlikely to come cheap.
This article originally appeared at evo.co.uk
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