# Retooled Supercars Manhart Racing Makes a BMW Z4 Even Faster By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhart-racing-bmw-z4 References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/02/bmw-z4-gets-a-v10-heart-transplant-courtesy-of-manhart-racing/) & [manhart-racing.de](http://manhart-racing.de/blog/) BMW makes fast, sporty cars, but what do you do if you just need a little more kick in the engine? You go to German tuning firm Manhart Racing, and they will take your roadster to the next level. Here is what Manhart did with a BMW Z4 M (a super fast car to begin with). They took out the six-cylinder engine and dropped in a 5-liter V10 from a BMW M5, then they “modified the engine further to deliver a whopping 550 horsepower that, in a 1450kg car is good for a supercar-rivaling sprint to sixty in just 3.9 seconds.” In layman’s terms that means it goes super duper fast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Supercars:** The trend of tuning firms like Manhart Racing modifying high-performance cars to achieve even faster speeds and improved performance. - **Engine Swaps:** The trend of replacing stock engines with more powerful ones from different models or brands to enhance the speed and power of vehicles. - **Performance Enhancement:** The trend of upgrading existing cars with modifications and enhancements to optimize their performance and create a unique driving experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Customization:** The automotive customization industry that caters to car enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance, aesthetics, and uniqueness of their vehicles. - **Performance Tuning:** The performance tuning industry that specializes in modifying engines, exhaust systems, and other components to improve the speed, power, and overall performance of vehicles. - **Aftermarket Parts:** The aftermarket parts industry that provides a wide range of performance-enhancing components, such as engines, brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems, for vehicle customization and upgrades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Motorsports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-csl.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Jet-Age Racing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Speed-Focused Supercar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novitec-ferrari-roma-upgrade-kit.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md)