The BMW M2 2023 is Bavaria’s new entry-level performance car, which has received mixed reactions from fans and journalists since its debut earlier this month. Everyone is happy with the output figures but not everyone likes the sports coupe design. Manhart takes things to the next level by offering a more polarizing look for the new M2 in combination with more power from the 3.0-liter inline-six engine.
Let’s start with the subjective – the view. The M2 Manhart receives a full carbon fiber aerodynamic package that is anything but subtle. These include a front bumper lip, a fixed rear spoiler, side skirts, additional gills on the front and rear bumpers, and a rear bumper diffuser with center lights positioned between the exhausts. Complementing the upgraded exterior is a set of Manhart Concave One wheels in matte black with gold stripes.
Similar design accents can be seen on the hood, roof, doors, and bumper with the main hue of black and gold stripes matching the wheels. The tuning company believes that this new color combo “draws all the attention away from the much-talked about front and rear designs.” We want to know if this philosophy is right for you or not – let us know in the comments section below this article.
Under the hood, the new M2 sports a version of the BMW 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbo engine known as the S58. Manhart modified this plant to produce 560 horsepower (412 kilowatts) and 479 pound-feet (650 Newton-meters) of torque thanks to software tweaks and a new stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. Optionally, depending on the market, Manhart also offers particulate filter removal with a new pipe and catalytic converter.
Known as the MH2 560, Manhart’s modified M2 also features an upgraded suspension which is available in two versions – full coilover suspension and lower spring. Of the two initial renderings released, the M2 tuner appears to be sitting slightly lower to the ground but no information is available regarding the parameters of the modified stance.
