A V10-powered BMW Z4 has been launched by tuning firm Gunther Manhart.
The firm has 25 years experience in tuning and converting BMW’s, and with no factory M variant of the Z4 planned by BMW, this V10 version is the most powerful Z4 available.
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The 500bhp naturally aspirated engine is taken from the BMW M5 and BMW M6 and Gunter Manhart has managed to increase the power to 542bhp. The installation proved to be a challenge to the firm, but the V10 unit sits over the cars front axel.
The 155mph speed limiter has been removed and the car is capable of getting from 0-62mph in 3.9secs. Other modifications include a stainless steel sports exhaust, a new six-speed manual ‘box and the differential from the M5.
Prices have not been released by Gunther Manhart.
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Re: V10-powered BMW Z4
Bet it sounds good through a tunnel with the roof down!
Re: V10-powered BMW Z4
I don't think anyone felt the Z4M needed more power but it still is a very appealing concept even though all that mass over the front axle is sure to spoil the Z4s handling.. but I'd love to own one!
Re: V10-powered BMW Z4
so why did they do it to the old model Z4 which did have an M version?
BTW TK - hope the hand gets better soon - looks real painful.