The BMW M240i by Manhart aims to make you forget the traditional M2

From BMW they are working on a new version of the M2. It is expected to be a very spectacular and very interesting version. But before that version arrives, we are going to see another one which, although it does not come from the brand itself, will have such a spectacular presence that the version proposed by BMW will be pushed into the background. Or at least that is what they intend at Manhart, the personalisation company that has been in charge of the modifications.

The new project is based on the current BMW M240i, which is the top variant of the current range. The modifications carried out by the tuner begin with the exterior and will also extend to the mechanics the model offers, which will be improved to get the most out of the car.

External and visual modifications

Aesthetically, the wheels have been replaced with 20-inch Concave One units with black spokes and a gold line along the rim. At the front, a carbon fibre diffuser stands out, as does the rear one. At various points on the bodywork, gold decorative details can be seen.

Engine changes

The unit fitted to this model is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged Twin Power engine. In the version used, which comes from the American market, it delivers 382 CV and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. To improve this performance, the MHtronik Powerbox has been added, raising the power to 450 CV and maximum torque to 650 Nm.

It will not be just an increase in peak power; it will also offer improvements across the entire rev range. The stainless steel exhaust system with adjustable valves, the removal of the petrol particulate filter and downpipes with a 200-cell catalytic converter.