The latest M3 from the Wuppertal-based tuner is more powerful than the plug-in hybrid BMW M5
November 26, 2024 at 15:10
- The MH3 800 Touring is Manhart’s most extreme BMW M3 build yet in terms of power.
- The modified engine produces 340 hp more than the stock version, jumping to 843 hp.
- The wagon is listed for €211,894, including the performance, visual and chassis upgrades.
Manhart is no stranger in tuning BMW M3s and M4s, but its latest project goes a step further in terms of performance. The MH3 800 Touring is a wild take on the performance wagon featuring a heavily modified twin-turbo powertrain, a bunch of carbon bits, new wheels, and a hunkered-down suspension. If you ever thought the M3 Touring wasn’t extreme enough, Manhart just set the record straight.
The tuner had teased us with a digital preview of a modified M3 Touring two years ago, but the final product surpasses it in terms of specifications. At its core is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that’s been cranked up to 843 hp (629 kW / 855 PS) and 1,090 Nm (804 lb-ft) of torque. To put that into perspective, this wagon packs more punch than the plug-in hybrid V8 from BMW’s latest M5. That’s some serious shade to throw at Bavaria’s own flagship.
A Wagon With Hypercar Ambitions
The figures represent an increase of 340 hp (254 kW / 345 PS) and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) over the stock M3 Touring. The impressive gains were made possible by an upgraded ECU, forged pistons and connecting rods, a Wagner Tuning intercooler, a carbon intake, and a Remus stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and Manhart downpipes.
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To handle all that extra muscle, the eight-speed automatic gearbox has been fortified for the task. And if 843 hp somehow doesn’t feel like enough (are you okay?), Manhart offers Stage 2 and Stage 3 kits to push this wagon even deeper into hypercar territory.
Despite its newfound firepower, the MH3 800 Touring retains BMW M’s stock carbon ceramic brakes, which seems like a vote of confidence in Munich’s engineers. However, the suspension has been appropriately beefed up with height-adjustable coilovers by H&R, paired with a carbon strut brace for added rigidity. It’s the sort of balance between outrageous and purposeful that enthusiasts crave.
In terms of visual upgrades, Manhart describes the MH3 800 Touring as “quite restrained”. Yes, the gold decals and black bodywork feel relatively tasteful by Manhart’s standards, but the carbon fiber add-ons—front splitter, grille, hood, side skirts, rear diffuser—tell a different story.
Raffa alloy wheels provide the finishing touch, measuring 20 inches up front and 21 inches at the rear, wrapped in sticky performance tires. The wheels are finished in a Champagne hue, or any shade your heart desires, because if you’re dropping six figures on a tuned M3 Touring, customization is the least you deserve.
Step inside, and the interior has been given subtle flourishes, including a Sky Roof and Manhart-branded floor mats. It’s not exactly bespoke luxury, but it’s enough to remind you that this is no ordinary M3.
Yes, It Will Cost You. A Lot
Should you want this exact MH3 800 Touring, it’s currently listed for €211,894 ($222,300) with 12,500 km (7,800 miles) on the odometer. For context, a brand-new BMW M3 Touring starts at €77,300 ($81,200) in Germany. If the price tag makes you flinch, Manhart also offers the upgrades piecemeal for existing M3 Touring owners, though don’t expect a bargain.
