Manhart TM3 510: the most outrageous version of the Model 3, with over 500 CV

Jaime Avilés 11 October 2022 2 min.

The German tuner has taken the Performance version of the Model 3 and raised its power above 500 CV, giving it a very aggressive design

Typically, Manhart’s best-known creations are built on bases such as the Porsche 911, the BMW M3 or the X5 M, or the Audi RS3, among many others. This time, however, they bring us their latest creation based on the best-selling model from Tesla, the Model 3.

Under the name Manhart TM3 510, the German tuner has added its special touch to the Model 3, giving it a much more aggressive look that has little in common with the standard model, plus an extra dose of performance radicalism.

More aggressive

Starting with the design, the new Manhart TM3 510 wears a dark metallic black paint, accompanied by a longitudinal stripe in matte black and red running across the bonnet and the tailgate, and another stripe in the same colours along the side of the car. It also features a vinyl on the grille that gives it a honeycomb shape, simulating a conventional grille, along with a new carbon-fibre front splitter.

From the side profile, the Manhart Barracuda wheels measure 21 inches in black, concealing more powerful brakes and a suspension with H&R springs that lower the vehicle’s ride height. The wheels are fitted with 235/30 R21 tyres.

Inside, the cabin of the Manhart TM3 510 has not received any changes, keeping its minimalist design with a single central screen and a completely flat dashboard. However, the tuner has announced that it can be personalised to the customer’s taste.

A small power boost

As for performance, Manhart has managed to raise the output of the standard Model 3 Performance by 33 CV, bringing it to 513 CV and 660 Nm of peak torque, powered by an 82 kWh lithium-ion battery.

For now, the tuner has decided not to give any details about this upgrade, so we will have to wait to learn its final figures.