Tuner Transforms New BMW M5 Into A 720-HP Monster

Manhart's modified BMW M5 will do 62–124 mph in just 5.7 seconds.

Considering it packs 600 horsepower, the new F90 BMW M5 isn’t exactly tame, but German tuner Manhart thinks the standard car “lacks drama.” Not long after ABT transformed the Audi RS3 into a 500-hp super sedan, the tuner has given the M5 the aftermarket treatment. Manhart calls its creation the MH5 700, and it’s an absolute beast. Thanks to a new ECU, the super sedan now packs a whopping 723 horsepower, putting it on a par with the McLaren 720S. Surprisingly, Manhart won’t say how quick the modified M5 F90 will do the 0-62 mph sprint.

But with an extra 121 hp on tap it should be able to shave a few tenths of a second off the standard car’s 3.4 second sprint time. Manhart did confirm, however, that 62–124 mph takes just 5.9 seconds, which is frighteningly fast. As well as a performance boost, Manhart has also given the F90 M5 a visual makeover. The high-performance sedan features a carbon fiber exterior package that adds a front spoiler with optional side blades, an aggressive diffuser, and a boot lid lip spoiler. It’s finished in a distinctive black and gold livery that probably won’t suit all tastes, but it certainly makes the M5 stand out from the crowd.

Manhart also fits stainless steel exhaust system that makes the car sound much more aggressive, or carbon fiber exhaust tips can be added for an extra cost. Other mechanical upgrades include KW coilover springs that lower the car by 0.8 inches, and the car rides on a set of 21-inch Manhart Concave One aluminum rims finished in Silk-Matte Black. Inside, the changes aren’t as brash as the interior, as the company’s logo has been added to the steering wheel and new floor mats have been added.

Russian Transforms Mercedes S500 Into Bentley Mulsanne Wannabe

Here's one way to ruin a perfectly good Mercedes S-Class.

Based on the previous-gen (W221) Mercedes-Benz S500, this is a Bentley replica from St Petersburg, Russia, that motor.ru describes as being loosely based on the Mulsanne. We previously questioned the sanity of anyone that was seriously considering spending $50,000 on a Mustang-based Continental GT, and the same goes for this S-Class based Bentley replica. The price listed on Russian used car website auto.ru is a cool 1.7 million Rubles, which Google tells me is the equivalent of just under $29,000 at today’s rates.

With redesigned front and rear ends, the Bentley body kit also includes a new hood and trunk with headlights borrowed from a real Bentley. Logos for the British marque adorn the full-size Merc and can be found in the untouched interior, notably on the steering wheel, while the Winged B hood ornament proudly sits at the front of the car. Power comes from the 2008 Mercedes S500’s 5.5-liter V8, sending 388 horsepower to all four wheels. With 86,500 kilometers on the clock, there’s plenty of life left in this Bentley Benz, which the seller has maintained in “excellent condition” and claims will be good for “skiing tourists and wedding events.”

If you’re into replicas, while the white Bentley isn’t the worst we’ve ever seen, you might want to consider this $13,000 Ferrari F40 or these Bugatti Veyron rip-offs instead. If not, fly to Russia and see if you can strike a deal.