- The MH7 700 builds on the discontinued V12 BMW M760Li.
- Output rises to 701 hp with a custom performance exhaust.
- The cabin features bespoke trim and detailed finishes.
While the G70 BMW 7-Series edges toward its mid-lifecycle refresh, Manhart is busy revisiting the old guard. The Wuppertal-based tuner has revealed a high-performance version of the previous-generation G11/G12 BMW M760Li, complete with the now-discontinued V12. If you are going to say goodbye, you might as well do it properly.
The real story sits beneath the long hood. The twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 has been treated to a Manhart Turbo upgrade along with the brand’s MHtronik Powerbox. Output climbs from 601 hp (448 kW / 610 PS) to 701 hp (523 kW / 711 PS), while torque swells from 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) to a substantial 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft).
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Some of that extra punch comes courtesy of a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and sport downpipes featuring 200-cell HJS catalytic converters. The numbers are impressive, but the soundtrack is likely to be the real highlight. A tuned V12 in a full-size luxury sedan is becoming an endangered species. When it clears its throat, it should not do so quietly, and that is rather the point.
While the tuner hasn’t released acceleration times, the extra power should comfortably slice the factory 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 3.7 seconds. With the optional M Driver’s Package, the most potent version of the flagship sedan was capable of 305 km/h (190 mph), which is an impressive ceiling for a car that still majors on comfort.
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Chassis changes are relatively restrained. The braking system remains stock, while the factory air suspension has been lowered using new coupling rods. The result is a more planted stance, helped along by a set of 21-inch Concave One forged alloy wheels with six double spokes.
Subtle Carbon-Fiber Accents
Visually, the MH7 700 is a reminder of just how well the previous 7-Series has aged. That is particularly true of the long-wheelbase facelift introduced in 2019, which, depending on your taste, presents a cleaner look than the current model.
Manhart has resisted the urge to overcomplicate things. The exterior changes are limited to a carbon-fiber front splitter, mirror caps, and a lip spoiler, along with an optional glossy black decal set.
Inside the 5,260 mm (207.1-inch) sedan, there is custom brown and beige leather upholstery with intricate stitching and embroidered logos, complemented by bespoke floor mats. It remains unmistakably a 7-Series, just with a little extra pizazz.
Manhart has yet to publish a full price for the complete conversion on its official website, although individual components can be ordered separately. M760Li owners after similar upgrades will need to contact the tuner directly for a quote.
