Martin Veyhle Racing (MVR) BMW E38

Martin Veyhle Racing (MVR), a German tuning company, is renowned for its high-performance modifications of various BMW models. Among their notable creations is the MVR E38, a rare and powerful variant of the BMW 7 Series (E38), which showcases MVR's engineering prowess and dedication especially to performance enhancement.

Rarity

The MVR E38 is an exceptionally rare vehicle. Reports indicate that only 12 units were ever produced, making it perhaps the second-rarest E38 you could get your hands on. (Following Lagerfeld's L7, which is almost impossible to buy.)


Engine

MVR took the standard 5.4-liter M73 V12 engine and increased its displacement to 6.1 liters. This modification substantially boosted power and torque, delivering an overall more exhilarating driving experience. The enhanced engine was capable of producing 438 horsepower, a notable increase from the stock output of the M73 V12 (326hp).


Exterior Design and Exhaust

The MVR E38 featured unique aerodynamic components, including custom front and rear spoilers, side skirts, and distinctive MVR badging, giving the vehicle a more aggressive and sporty appearance.

Exhaust was also replaced for a duplex sport exhaust system.


Steering wheel

This perheaps is the most proeminent upgrade MVR did to the E38. 

What started as your average 4-spoke steering wheel is now prepared to give you some sort of racecar feel. 

MVR did go all out and installed a paddle-shift system, which, to be honest, looks kind of out of place. But at the end of the day, who cares. It's really all about unuqueness.

There were 2 steering wheel types offered by MVR - full leather and leather with wood insertion

Leather + wood insertion
Leather + wood insertion


Gauage Cluster

Having significantly increased the power (now 438hp), the E38 was really capable of serious high-speed cruising. MVR considered drivers are fully entitled to aknowledge their travelling speed, and replaced the 250 km/h speedometer (factory cluster) with a custom 330km/h one, while also adding the MVR logo. 


Wheels

MVR E38's were equipped with MVR Magnum 5-spoke 20" wheels.