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Manhart
DE Wuppertal · Founded 1986
Gold-striped BMWs with monstrous power figures.
Founded1986
HQWuppertal
RegionDE EU
SpecialtiesECU / power, Forced induction
Brands2
🔗 manhart-automotive.deThe story
Brothers Wilfried and Gunther Manhart founded the company in 1986 in Huckelhoven as a BMW repair and service workshop. It later relocated to Wuppertal and shifted focus to high-output performance builds, becoming known for vehicles that significantly exceed factory power figures. The brand has expanded beyond BMW to cover Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini platforms.
The founder
Wilfried Manhart
Co-founder
Co-founded the company with his brother Gunther from a service station garage; the business eventually transitioned from repair work to dedicated performance tuning.
Services
- Engine performance tuning and ECU optimization
- Carbon fibre exterior components
- Titanium exhaust fabrication
- Suspension and wheel packages
- Complete vehicle conversions
- Online parts shop with global dealer network