BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG by Manhart Racing

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Bavarian based Manhart Racing is specialized in fitting various BMW models with the 5.0-litre engine from the M5 E60. Their latest project is called M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG.

It is basically an M3 Wagon with the M5 engine. Sounds simple, but not really as BMW does not have such a car in production as M3 Wagon.

Manhart Racing took the standard E91 3-Series Estate and transformed it into the ultimate wagon. Modifications started with the new front fascia, front fenders, side skirts, rear fascia, quad exhausts, new rear wheel arches, and the powerdome hood from the M3.

Next step was fitting the 5.0-liter V10 into the engine bay together with the gearbox. With little modifications this V10 produces 550 horsepower taking the new M3 Wagon from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Top speed is 324 km/h.

BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG in details:
Bodywork: M3 E90 front apron, M3 E90 front fenders, M3 E90 bonnet, M3 E90 side skirts, M3 E90 wing mirrors, Manhart Racing-designed, M3-style, rear apron, widened rear wheel arches in the style of the M3.

Engine: 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 E60, modified engine electronics, lifting of the Vmax limiter, complete stainless steel exhaust system with 2 x 200-cell HJS catalytic converters and 4 x 86mm exhaust pipes, tank from the M3 E90, 550 PS.

Transmission: 7-speed SMG from the M5 E60, 100% limited slip differential from the M5 E60, front and rear axel from the M3 E90.

Chassis: Bilstein PSS10 coilover suspension, steering system from the M3 E90.

Brakes: Stoptech Sport Trophy Kit front and back, 6-piston callipers and 380mm slats in the front, and 4-piston callipers and 355mm slats at the rear.

Wheel/Tyres: three-part RÄD Monza aluminium rims in 9.5″ x 20″ ET20 and 10.5″ x 20″ ET20, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Tyres in sizes 255/30ZR20 and 295/25ZR20

Interior: heated BMW performance sports seats, leather-covered back seats in the style of the front seats, full leather interior with Alcantara roof and door lining, BMW performance steering wheel with illuminating indicator switches, acceleration and ¼ mile time displays.

via: speedlux.com