{"id":311918,"date":"2026-03-04T03:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T03:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/311918\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T03:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T03:16:19","slug":"old-school-muscle-manhart-gives-bmws-v12-7-series-a-final-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/311918\/","title":{"rendered":"Old-school muscle: Manhart gives BMW\u2019s V12 7-Series a final upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manhart\u2019s MH7 700 upgrade lifts the M760Li\u2019s twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 from 448kW to 523kW.
\nTorque increases to 1050Nm following turbo modifications and Manhart\u2019s MHtronik Powerbox.
\nChassis revisions include a lowered air suspension setup and 21-inch forged wheels.<\/p>\n

BMW may have retired the V12 7-Series, but Manhart<\/a> clearly wasn\u2019t ready to let it slip away quietly. The German tuner has unveiled the MH7 700, a reworked version of the previous-generation G11\/G12 BMW M760Li<\/a> that adds more power, more torque and a sharper visual edge to the outgoing flagship.<\/p>\n

If the last V12 7-Series deserved a send-off, this is one way to do it.<\/p>\n

523kW from a disappearing breed<\/p>\n

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Under the bonnet sits BMW\u2019s twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V12, now treated to a Manhart turbo upgrade and the firm\u2019s MHtronik Powerbox.\u00a0Output jumps from the factory 448kW to 523kW, while torque swells from 800Nm to a substantial 1050Nm.<\/p>\n


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The extra muscle is supported by a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and sport downpipes using 200-cell HJS catalytic converters.<\/p>\n

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On paper the gains are significant; in practice, the soundtrack is likely to be the real headline. A tuned V12 in a full-size luxury sedan is a rarity now, and Manhart is clearly leaning into that theatre.<\/p>\n

Acceleration figures haven\u2019t been released, but given the standard car could already reach 100km\/h in 3.7 seconds and up to 305km\/h with the optional M Driver\u2019s Package, the uprated version should comfortably better the former benchmark.<\/p>\n

Lower, louder, but not overdone<\/p>\n

\"Manhart<\/p>\n

Chassis changes are relatively restrained.<\/p>\n

The braking hardware remains standard, while the factory air suspension has been lowered using revised coupling rods to give the car a more assertive stance. Filling the arches are 21-inch Concave One forged alloy wheels with a six double-spoke design.<\/p>\n


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Visually, Manhart has avoided excess.\u00a0The exterior additions are limited to a carbon-fibre front splitter, mirror caps and a lip spoiler, plus an optional gloss black decal set.<\/p>\n

The base car itself, particularly in long-wheelbase facelift form from 2019m, still looks cohesive and, arguably, more understated than its successor.<\/p>\n

Luxury intact inside<\/p>\n

\"Manhart<\/p>\n

The cabin keeps the 7-Series\u2019 executive character but adds bespoke brown and beige leather upholstery with detailed stitching and embroidered logos. Custom floor mats round out the package.<\/p>\n

Manhart hasn\u2019t published a full conversion price, noting that individual components can be ordered separately. Owners seeking the complete MH7 700 treatment will need to contact the tuner directly.<\/p>\n

For those who believe the V12 luxury saloon reached its peak before electrification took over, this might feel like a final, unapologetic flourish.<\/p>\n

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