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Our core competence has always been the powerful BMW spearheads, with the big M in the model designation. Now our technicians have also taken on the “entry-level M”. The compact class, lightweight M135i
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The people over at MANHART have taken a try at the 1er, and it’s just about what you’d think when someone says “MANHART,”
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In the course of the transformation to the MANHART MH1 350, we increased the power of the 2.0-liter twin power turbo engine (B48A20T1) by installing a visually attractive MANHART carbon intake by ARMAspeed as well as a MANHART MHtronik auxiliary control unit to – nomen est omen – a whopping 350 hp. The maximum torque increases in parallel to 524 Nm, so that the Bavarian hot hatch accelerates from practically every driving situation as if pulled by a catapult.
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MANHART got a good 45 extra hp into it, paired with the xDrive system that come with the car, makes for some nice acceleration.
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Acoustically, its power is proclaimed by a rich roar from the four matt black 90-millimeter tailpipes of its exhaust system, which connects to a MANHART Sport downpipe with a 300-cell HJS catalytic converter. The latter – like the optional OPF deleter including linkpipe – is not TÜV-approved and is therefore only intended for export.
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Another one of MANHART’s products that cannot be used in Germany, much like their G82 based “GTR II”
But the exhaust isn’t the only cosmetic change,
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A front spoiler, a rear diffuser, a roof spoiler and side skirts – all made by Maxton Design – give the MH1 350 a much more aggressive appearance than its “civilian” single-series brothers.
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They also added new rims and tires, but more on that at the end. Another part MANHART modified was the suspension,
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In the course of a suspension optimization, we also installed MANHART lowering springs by H&R, which lower the center of gravity of the hot hatch by about 30 millimeters.
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Additional information:
MANHART catalytic converter and/or other parts are not allowed in Germany and are intended to be exported outside of the country:
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not TÜV-approved and is therefore only intended for export.
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Wheel info:
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MANHART GTS Style rims in cross-spoke design with 235/30ZR20 tires rotate in the fenders of the hot compact to match. On the vehicle shown, the 8.5×20-inch rims – matching the MANHART decor set in silver and red – can be seen in the “Diamond Polished” finish, but alternatively, individual surface variants are also available. We also offer optionally configurable upgrades for the brake system.
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Source:
https://manhart-performance.de/en/ca...t-mh1-350-f40/
