The new compact supercar from Munich is making us wait. The new generation of the BMW M2 will arrive practically at the end of the year, so the most attractive option today is the M240i. Those of AC Schnitzer have added an extra plus that provides more aggressiveness.
BMW looks forward to the moment to present the new generation of the BMW M2. One of the sportiest and wildest compact cars that reigns on the market, with truly heart-stopping performance, and the new model does not skimp on anything at all, surpassing the current M2 CS.
But until it comes the only possibility is called M240i, the top-of-the-range version of the new 2 Series Coupé. And for those who think it lacks character, AC Schnitzer has introduced its own customization program, turning the “M Performance” model into the ACS24.0i. A package of components that are independent from each other and that will be on sale from the end of August.
AC Schnitzer’s BMW M240i demonstrates its improvements at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit
AC Schnitzer’s BMW M240i offers uncompromising sportiness
The Aachen-based tuning specialist offers new springs and dampers that lower the height of the body to the ground between 20 and 25 millimeters, lowering the center of gravity and improving handling, especially in curves. A complement to 19 and 20 inch alloy wheels They are offered with different finishes. They even have separators that make protrude wheels up to 12 mm of the bodywork.
AC Schnitzer also features aerodynamic components, such as a spoiler on the front lip and two at the rear -on the rear window and on the edge of the trunk lid- that increase aerodynamic load on both axes, finished to suit the customer. For the interior, the novelties are directed to the pedals and paddles of the change of aluminum or the black Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with gray contrast stitchingeven at the usual “12 o’clock” mark.
And for the most demanding, who want it all, there is also an engine upgrade for the “M240i” and “M240i xDrive”. The 3.0-litre ‘TwinPower Turbo’ six-cylinder engine takes on a new dimension going from the original 374 CV to a great 420 CV, closer to the new M2. A beast that can be further rounded off with the sports exhaust system made of stainless steel, and with four “Sport” or “Carbon Sport” end pipes, depending on whether they are finished in bright chrome or black.