- Manhart’s MH7 700 upgrade lifts the M760Li’s twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 from 448kW to 523kW.
- Torque increases to 1050Nm following turbo modifications and Manhart’s MHtronik Powerbox.
- Chassis revisions include a lowered air suspension setup and 21-inch forged wheels.
BMW may have retired the V12 7-Series, but Manhart clearly wasn’t 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 that adds more power, more torque and a sharper visual edge to the outgoing flagship.
If the last V12 7-Series deserved a send-off, this is one way to do it.
523kW from a disappearing breed
Under the bonnet sits BMW’s twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V12, now treated to a Manhart turbo upgrade and the firm’s MHtronik Powerbox. Output jumps from the factory 448kW to 523kW, while torque swells from 800Nm to a substantial 1050Nm.
The extra muscle is supported by a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and sport downpipes using 200-cell HJS catalytic converters.
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.
Acceleration figures haven’t 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’s Package, the uprated version should comfortably better the former benchmark.
Lower, louder, but not overdone
Chassis changes are relatively restrained.
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.
Visually, Manhart has avoided excess. The exterior additions are limited to a carbon-fibre front splitter, mirror caps and a lip spoiler, plus an optional gloss black decal set.
The base car itself, particularly in long-wheelbase facelift form from 2019m, still looks cohesive and, arguably, more understated than its successor.
Luxury intact inside
The cabin keeps the 7-Series’ executive character but adds bespoke brown and beige leather upholstery with detailed stitching and embroidered logos. Custom floor mats round out the package.
Manhart hasn’t 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.
For those who believe the V12 luxury saloon reached its peak before electrification took over, this might feel like a final, unapologetic flourish.
