Manhart introduced V-10 powered, 550 hp BMW Z4

Manhart Racing has introduced the latest impressive package for BMW Z4, taking the Z4 to its M Division V-10 extreme.

The standard factory model has an enough power of 373kW (507hp). Manhart BMW Z4 M V10 gets a 5.0-liter V10 engine from the current M5 generation, producing 550 horsepower. This is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and also remove the factory-set 250km/h speed limit.

Backing up all that power is an M5 E60 6-speed manual transmission, a Fichtel & Sachs clutch and an M5 E60 differential. The tuners also added a catalytic converter and a modified DME electronic control unit.

Since a sports car is not only about the power and its design, but also about the sound it makes when it accelerates. The Manhart BMW Z4 M V10 also comes with an AC Schnitzer stainless steel exhaust system with four muffler tips has been fitted with HJS racing catalytic converters caters.

Due to the final curb weight of 3,212 pounds and a power-to-weight ratio of just 5.8 pounds per horsepower - on par with a Lamborghini Gallardo or Ferrari F430 - the car is sure to please on the road and the track.

There is not much change for the exterior. The 19-inch Black BBS Challenge wheels with 8.5Jx19 ET35 235/35ZR19 front tires and 10Jx19 ET20 285/30ZR19 back tires are offer. And thanks to the Bilstein PSS10 coilovers, the car is as agile as it is quick.