{"id":30893,"date":"2022-09-06T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=30893"},"modified":"2022-09-06T11:51:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T15:51:40","slug":"photos-bmw-m240i-by-ac-schnitzer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=30893","title":{"rendered":"Upclose with the BMW M240i by AC Schnitzer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in July, German tuning house AC Schnitzer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/07\/07\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-tuning\/\">unveiled their aftermarket program<\/a> for the BMW M240i Coupe. From aggressive styling to a bump in power, the G42 has taken a heavy dose of tuner steroids to make you forget about the impending release of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/07\/07\/bmw-m2-g87-spy-video-nurburgring\/\">G87<\/a>. Today, we bring you some new photos of the mid-size sports coupe from AC Schnitzer. As always, their tuning program kicks off with a design makeover.<\/p>\n<h2>More Power, Great Looks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_434083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-434083\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-434083\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"bmw m240i ac schnitzer 08 830x467\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of bmw m240i ac schnitzer 08 830x467\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-medium wp-image-434083\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"bmw m240i ac schnitzer 08 830x467\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-08.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of bmw m240i ac schnitzer 08 830x467\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-434083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by instagram.com\/shiftdriftdrive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Work started on the outside where AC Schnitzer fitted a comprehensive aerodynamic body kit comprising a front splitter and interesting dual winglets on the trunk lid. A roof-mounted spoiler has also been added, but what stands out the most is the stainless-steel quad exhaust setup with carbon fiber finishers. Naturally, all these upgrades are also compatible with the newly launched\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/05\/18\/2023-bmw-m240i-rear-wheel-drive\/\">rear-wheel-drive M240i<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels can be had at an additional cost and can be optionally complemented by a stiffer suspension setup lowering the ride height by 20-25 mm. AC Schnitzer says it\u2019s also working on custom springs for the lesser four-cylinder models. Inside, the tuning specialist used a lot of aluminum for the gear shift paddles, pedals, footrest, and even the key holder. As a final touch, the steering wheel is wrapped in a combination of leather and Alcantara.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_434077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-434077\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-scaled.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-434077\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-467x830.jpg\" alt=\"bmw m240i ac schnitzer 02 467x830\" width=\"467\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-467x830.jpg 467w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" title=\"image of bmw m240i ac schnitzer 02 467x830\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-medium wp-image-434077\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20467%20830%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-467x830.jpg\" alt=\"bmw m240i ac schnitzer 02 467x830\" width=\"467\" height=\"830\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-467x830.jpg 467w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bmw-m240i-ac-schnitzer-02-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" title=\"image of bmw m240i ac schnitzer 02 467x830\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-434077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by instagram.com\/shiftdriftdrive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But as always, the AC Schnizer cars also bring additional performance. With a bump in power to 420 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, the M240i by AC Schnitzer will provide additional thrills behind the wheel. The sound was also improved, thanks to a custom stainless-steel exhaust system. In combination with an AC Schnitzer control unit, the exhaust and intake modifications account for a 12% increase in horsepower and a 17% torque gain.<\/p>\n<p>The ride quality was also improved, thanks to a sports suspension. The springs drop the car by 20-25mm, not only improving its stance, but also its balance on and off the track. As you can tell in the images below, there is a beast hiding underneath that sheet metal.<\/p>\n<p>[Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shiftdriftdrive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instagram.com\/shiftdriftdrive<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in July, German tuning house AC Schnitzer unveiled their aftermarket program for the BMW M240i Coupe. From aggressive styling to a bump in power, the G42 has taken a heavy dose of tuner steroids to make you forget about the impending release of the\u00a0G87. Today, we bring you some new photos of the mid-size [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":30894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30893"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30893\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}