Manhart performance exhaust systems

Manhart offers performance exhaust systems and downpipes as part of a broader vehicle tuning programme. Supported brands include BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Lamborghini.

Its exhaust systems use stainless steel and WIG/TIG welding, with attention to fitment and sound. Manhart exhaust components can form part of a coordinated project involving intake upgrades, cooling improvements and engine calibration.

Manhart distinguishes its add-on MHtronik module from a full remap of the factory ECU. More extensive performance packages can include turbocharger, transmission and intercooler upgrades. This allows the exhaust to be selected as part of a complete package rather than separately from other mechanical and electronic changes.

History and development. Brothers Wilfried and Günther Manhart founded the business in Hückelhoven in 1986, initially as a BMW repair workshop. Tuning and engine-conversion projects followed. Christoph Erfurt became sole shareholder in 2011 and developed the brand’s international reach.

The business today. The current programme extends beyond BMW to marques including Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG and Lamborghini. The company sells individual components and complete conversions through its workshop and partner network. Exhausts sit within a broader portfolio covering performance, aerodynamics, wheels and bespoke vehicle refinement.