New rival for the BMW M4: AC Schnitzer's M240 i will offer 400 CV

German tuner AC Schnitzer has created a version of the BMW M240 i that produces 400 CV of power.

AC Schnitzer’s version of the BMW M240i will be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show under the name ACL2S. Only 30 units of this model will be produced, featuring 400 CV of power.

The BMW M240i ACL2S offers optimised engine management for its six-cylinder inline engine, along with several adjustments to the air intake, exhaust system and exhaust tips. All these modifications allow AC Schnitzer’s version to increase its output to 400 CV (340 CV more than the standard model). This performance enables it to surpass the figures of the BMW M2 (370 CV) and outgun its bigger brother, the BMW M4 (431 CV). However, the torque of this variant is 442 Nm, whereas the standard version produces 500 Nm. To complete the mechanical work, the German tuner has fitted a suspension that allows adjustment of ride height, compression and rebound of the BMW M240i ACL2S.

The AC Schnitzer package also includes a range of design elements, comprising up to 10 new parts. Notable among them are widened wheel arches, revised bumpers, a carbon-fibre front splitter and a new rear diffuser. This variant of the BMW M240 i offers the option of fitting two types of spoiler: a large rear wing or a smaller spoiler mounted on the boot lid. The exterior kit is completed by wheels designed by AC Schnitzer. Inside, the car features a three-spoke leather steering wheel, aluminium pedals and several badges bearing the inscription “One of Thirty”, in reference to the 30 units that will be built of this version.

The BMW M240 i from AC Schnitzer will have a total value of around 80,000 euros. The base price of this model is €44,250, while the German tuner’s upgrade package costs €35,900.

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