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Manhart turns the BMW X6M into a 900-hp dirt-ripping machine

Manhart turns the BMW X6M into a 900-hp dirt-ripping machine
The Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept. Boasting a 900-hp 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 and a rally-style exterior, the MHX6 is setup for extreme off-roading
The Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept. Boasting a 900-hp 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 and a rally-style exterior, the MHX6 is setup for extreme off-roading
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The Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept. Boasting a 900-hp 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 and a rally-style exterior, the MHX6 is setup for extreme off-roading
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The Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept. Boasting a 900-hp 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 and a rally-style exterior, the MHX6 is setup for extreme off-roading
The muscular exterior of the Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept features 21-inch Concave One wheels with BF Goodridge all-terrain tires, an external roll-cage and a KW spring kit for better ground clearance
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The muscular exterior of the Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept features 21-inch Concave One wheels with BF Goodridge all-terrain tires, an external roll-cage and a KW spring kit for better ground clearance

German tuning-house Manhart is well-known for boosting the performance of BMW's M-division vehicles through bolt-on parts and engine swaps. Now it has taken BMW's X6M and turned it into an off-roading monster called the MHX6 Dirt² Concept.

Thanks to new pistons, connecting rods, upgraded turbochargers, a carbon air-intake and a performance exhaust system, the Concept's X6M-derived 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 gets its power and torque boosted to a claimed 900 hp (672 kW) and 886 lb-ft (1200 Nm), respectively. Further upgrades include an upgraded cooling system, upgraded brakes, a strengthened rear-axle, a limited-slip differential and an upgraded gearbox to take the earth-shifting torque.

The muscular exterior of the Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept features 21-inch Concave One wheels with BF Goodridge all-terrain tires, an external roll-cage and a KW spring kit for better ground clearance
The muscular exterior of the Manhart MHX6 Dirt² Concept features 21-inch Concave One wheels with BF Goodridge all-terrain tires, an external roll-cage and a KW spring kit for better ground clearance

The X6M's muscular silhouette has been given a hit of steroids with bolt-on fender flares, a KW spring kit for increased ground clearance and 21-inch Concave One wheels with 305x40 BF Goodridge all-terrain tires.

Off-road readiness is clear by way of an externally-mounted roll cage with a spare tire, heavy-duty underbody protection panels, driving lights, twin-snorkels and an optional bull-bar and winch. The interior gets a makeover with bucket seats up front, individual seats at the back and an on-board fridge. To top it off, the MHX6 is finished off in a loud-yellow paint job and Manhart's signature carbon-fiber hood.

The MHX6's premium features certainly result in a premium price-tag at €395,000 (US$465,076). Manhart says only five units will be built and delivery time is 6-8 months, giving you plenty of time to plan your desert odyssey.

Source: Manhart

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Gizmowiz
Just think how fast it would be if it had a Tesla type powertrain. Gas is so history. Push it to a museum!