The BMW X7 is in the process of updating its mid-life cycle. The king of the Bavarian brand’s SUVs will present a new image in a few months, in addition to other improvements, but will not touch up the mechanical offer. If you were expecting an X7 M, the only possible option for extreme sportiness is granted by the Manhart MHX7 650.
There are dozens of spy photos that we have seen in the last months of the BMW X7 Facelift. The Munich firm will take advantage of the launch of the new generation of the BMW 7 Series to subsequently offer an aesthetic revision of what is the true flagship SUV, despite the fact that it was conceived especially for the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Markets where this model is more popular than ever.
But that facelift to which the luxurious SUV will not bring with it a touch up in the range of mechanics. Those from Munich continue to consider that, despite being a model of large proportions, very spacious and where this is almost the exceptional quality, some extra features and a somewhat more radical dynamic behavior are not indicated for this model. These are the real arguments, and that the manufacturer uses not to go beyond the variant set up by «M Performance». And it is that an X7 M50i is already more than enough for many, and for those who don’t, there will also be the Alpina XB7.
Power at close range in the exclusive Manhart MHX7 650
But for those for whom neither of these two is enough, the Manhart MHX7 650. Nothing to object to on the outside, as the aesthetic plan of the German tuning specialist is very characteristic. However, instead of being distinguished by the bodywork body painted in glossy black, this time he does so with a matte finish, which also contrasts with the special details in gold. Decorative stripes or filaments that highlight air intakes, exhausts, diffuser…. Even the wing mirror housings have a special touch, of carbon fiberas well as the spoiler of the front bumper or the rear one placed on the tailgate.
Already drawing powerful visual attention, the final note is set by the new “MANHART Classic Line” alloy wheels painted in satin black, which are presented in an interlocking “Y” spoke design with the gold exterior surface and interiors. in black, of 23 inches in diameter shod in four tires measuring 295/35R23. Higher and also lower, because those from Manhart have tweaked the air suspension, and so on. the height of the body to the ground is lowered by 25 millimeters.
The Manhart MHX7 650 offers all the features to become the true top of the range German SUV. Based on the version of the M50i, which already shows the more than 2.5 tons in weight and 5.15 meters in length with the powerful 530 hp 4.4-litre V8 biturbo engine, it becomes quite a beast thanks to a new auxiliary engine control unit and a sports exhaust without particulate filter, increasing the maximum power up to 650 hp, that of an X7 M Competition that will never hit the market.