The XHP Tuning Flash: A Review of the M240i's Performance Potential
As we take a closer look at the M240i, it becomes clear that this is a car with tremendous potential for performance enhancement. With the XHP tuning flash, which brings the total output to 463 horsepower and 650 Newton meters of torque, this little car transforms into a formidable force on the road. The horsepower and torque numbers are impressive, especially considering the car's size and weight.
The M240i's engine is well-suited for tuning, and the XHP flash takes full advantage of its capabilities. With the dual-clutch gearbox (ZF8 Speed) remapped to provide lightning-fast shifts, this car becomes a rocket on wheels. The sound of the engine is loud and unmistakable, with the cutlass downpipe amplifying every note. When driven in Sport Plus mode with traction control disabled, the M240i feels almost unstoppable.
One notable aspect of the XHP tuning is the attention to detail that has gone into the car's interior. The alcantara steering wheel provides a comfortable and premium feel, while the carbon fiber trim adds a touch of sophistication. However, it's worth noting that some of the carbon fiber components are made from a plastic-like material, which may not be ideal for those looking for a more authentic experience.
Despite its impressive performance capabilities, the M240i is not without its flaws. The suspension and chassis can feel a bit fuzzy, particularly at high speeds, which can make it difficult to push the car to its limits. However, this is largely due to the fact that BMW has chosen not to fit the M240i with an LSD (Limited Slip Differential), which would help to improve traction and stability.
Rowan's M240i is a testament to the potential of this car when properly tuned. The XHP flash has taken the car from 0-100 km/h in just 8.8 seconds, which is incredibly quick for its class. Additionally, the transmission shifts are impressively fast, with the dual-clutch gearbox providing lightning-quick responses.
Driving the M240i is an exhilarating experience, particularly when paired with the XHP tuning flash and Sport Plus mode. The car feels responsive and agile, making it a joy to drive on both twisty roads and straight lines. However, as we've noted earlier, the suspension and chassis can feel a bit sloppy at times, which may be a drawback for those who prefer a more precise and planted driving experience.
Overall, Rowan's M240i is an incredible car that showcases the potential of XHP tuning on this particular model. With its impressive performance numbers and attention to detail, it's clear that this car is meant for those who want a unique driving experience. Whether you're a seasoned tuner or just looking for a fun weekend project, the M240i with XHP tuning flash is definitely worth considering.
In terms of sound, the M240i is incredibly loud, thanks in part to the cutlass downpipe and exhaust system. The engine noise is amplified through the sunroof, making it feel like you're driving in a tunnel of sound. While some may find this too loud, others will appreciate the immersive experience that comes with driving such a potent car.
As we conclude our review of Rowan's M240i, it's clear that XHP tuning has done an excellent job of bringing out the best in this car. From its impressive performance numbers to its attention to detail, this is a car that is sure to turn heads on the road. Whether you're a BMW enthusiast or just looking for a unique driving experience, the M240i with XHP tuning flash is definitely worth considering.
Thanks are extended to Rowan for allowing us to take his car for a spin and providing feedback on its performance. We hope our readers have enjoyed this review, and we look forward to sharing more content in the future. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out our playlists for more car reviews and tuning projects!
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's up ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this pov review by auto top now my name is max and today we are checking out another viewer's car this is rowan's bmw m240i from 2016. he bought this car seven months ago and he recently had it tuned by muscle mom and then he decided to take it to us which is awesome so thank you rowan so we're going to show you what he has done to his car both on the outside on the interior but also of course the engine and then we'll take it for a little drive towards the ultraman for an automan blast now of course we've covered the m240 in general uh before and a lot of m140is as well so we're going to focus on the stuff that rowan did to his car we'll start at the front because we've got a very nice carbon front splitter i have to say one of the first things i noticed and i really like it because it just follows the lines of the regular bumper down here instead of covering this part up which they usually do very very nice really like that and then we've got these carbon look kidneys wheels bmw and performance wheels with behind that the stock brakes but we do have very nice michelin pilot sport 4s rubber really awesome these are 19 inch wheels very nice wheel actually we've got these carbon mirror caps carbon look and then we've got an m2cs rear wing which is real carbon that is very nice that is a good look for this car it gives that that little rear end a much better look if you ask me uh we've got a gloss black diffuser we've got an m performance rear silencer and these beautiful tips in that carbon with that little m logo such a nice exhaust tip very cool and then let's take a look at the engine so the b58 three liter inline 6 such a gem of an engine stock it's got 340 horsepower and 500 newton meters of torque this with this muscle one tune and an evolution race works countless downpipe multi-month ecu tune and an xhp tcu tune so the gearbox has been flashed as well this all brings the total to 463 horsepower and 650 newton meters of torque so that is very strong performance i mean horsepower and torque both really nice and since it is muscle mom tuning we know that it's been done right and it will deliver as well now another cool feature is that he wrapped those crash bars in blue which we also did that with our m135i in gold i always like that i think that's a really nice touch when you see that it's just a nice little hidden update man it's freaking freezing so that is very loud on the inside we've got a nice alcantara steering wheel which is really nice but we've got this carbon that's fake plastic carbon stuff again i don't really like that i'm sorry all right so let's take it for a little drive now as you could hear it is mega loud of course with this cutlass downpipe so we'll put it in sport plus traction control off and we've got the sunroof open for some extra sound oh that is very quick oh yeah man it okay so performance is really strong that's a quick r but the main thing oh those shifts holy moly that is a quick shift oh that is dual clutch fast man that is xhp tcu flash that is really impressive wow i was not expecting it to be this quick this is the zf8 speed um which is an awesome gearbox but i mean stock the shifts are super quick already but with this man that is really really good oh man this b58 with a tune on it is so impressive and especially in a little car like this it feels so explosive yeah we do have some fuzziness or of the like the suspension the the chassis and it the m240i it's a very nice car but it's not as sharp as it could be of course because they could make it oh they couldn't make it as like firm and tight as a bmw m2 of course but you really feel that you feel like you know you just want that little bit of extra firmness so you can lean on that that side in your corners a little bit more but you know it is a really nice setup because it's super comfy so rowan told me that he was thinking about getting an lsd maybe a limited slip diff because it doesn't have that and i think you know if you go for a limited slip i know it's a very expensive upgrade but that will make this into a very very serious scar because you can feel now that it has some trouble sometimes where to put the power oh it's very powerful what an awesome car um and that d get down by with that exhaust it's also got the center silencer the lead but my man my main takeaway from this is that xhp transmission flash those shifts are crazy quick so of course this speedo only goes to 260. i don't have a gps speedo with me today so we're just going to have to do it with that but i mean it's not really it's it's a bit too slippery and a bit too cold to do anything crazy today anyway so it's better like that but of course we also measured the 100 to 200 performance which is 8.8 seconds which is very very good that is strong performance for this car it is really quick oh man i just oh i'm just looking forward to that next shift every time because it is very impressive now that's 260 you can feel the car moving around a little bit i'm wondering if this is the stock wheel size or is this is this wide is this a wider wheel maybe i don't know it feels it feels a bit weird sometimes at high speeds but i mean look at that speedo this is a quick car that is awesome absolutely awesome i love driving these tuned b-58 cars they are always so nice this engine is just so suitable for tuning and this gearbox as well apparently it i mean i i think we've driven these tcu remapped zf eight speeds before but i don't know it just surprised me how good it is that is a freaking little rocket man oh listen to those people are honking at me because it's so loud holy moly oh i'm so sorry this person in front of me is trying to learn how to drive and i'm here popping away crackling all right last little pool oh man rowan thank you so much for taking your car to us it was a pleasure to drive you've got an awesome car i mean this tune is amazing and that transmission tune is freaking lovely that is a really good upgrade so thanks a lot uh i hope you guys enjoyed this video you can subscribe by clicking the big button in the middle you can also check out this video on the right or go check out this playlist on the left see the next one byewhat's up ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this pov review by auto top now my name is max and today we are checking out another viewer's car this is rowan's bmw m240i from 2016. he bought this car seven months ago and he recently had it tuned by muscle mom and then he decided to take it to us which is awesome so thank you rowan so we're going to show you what he has done to his car both on the outside on the interior but also of course the engine and then we'll take it for a little drive towards the ultraman for an automan blast now of course we've covered the m240 in general uh before and a lot of m140is as well so we're going to focus on the stuff that rowan did to his car we'll start at the front because we've got a very nice carbon front splitter i have to say one of the first things i noticed and i really like it because it just follows the lines of the regular bumper down here instead of covering this part up which they usually do very very nice really like that and then we've got these carbon look kidneys wheels bmw and performance wheels with behind that the stock brakes but we do have very nice michelin pilot sport 4s rubber really awesome these are 19 inch wheels very nice wheel actually we've got these carbon mirror caps carbon look and then we've got an m2cs rear wing which is real carbon that is very nice that is a good look for this car it gives that that little rear end a much better look if you ask me uh we've got a gloss black diffuser we've got an m performance rear silencer and these beautiful tips in that carbon with that little m logo such a nice exhaust tip very cool and then let's take a look at the engine so the b58 three liter inline 6 such a gem of an engine stock it's got 340 horsepower and 500 newton meters of torque this with this muscle one tune and an evolution race works countless downpipe multi-month ecu tune and an xhp tcu tune so the gearbox has been flashed as well this all brings the total to 463 horsepower and 650 newton meters of torque so that is very strong performance i mean horsepower and torque both really nice and since it is muscle mom tuning we know that it's been done right and it will deliver as well now another cool feature is that he wrapped those crash bars in blue which we also did that with our m135i in gold i always like that i think that's a really nice touch when you see that it's just a nice little hidden update man it's freaking freezing so that is very loud on the inside we've got a nice alcantara steering wheel which is really nice but we've got this carbon that's fake plastic carbon stuff again i don't really like that i'm sorry all right so let's take it for a little drive now as you could hear it is mega loud of course with this cutlass downpipe so we'll put it in sport plus traction control off and we've got the sunroof open for some extra sound oh that is very quick oh yeah man it okay so performance is really strong that's a quick r but the main thing oh those shifts holy moly that is a quick shift oh that is dual clutch fast man that is xhp tcu flash that is really impressive wow i was not expecting it to be this quick this is the zf8 speed um which is an awesome gearbox but i mean stock the shifts are super quick already but with this man that is really really good oh man this b58 with a tune on it is so impressive and especially in a little car like this it feels so explosive yeah we do have some fuzziness or of the like the suspension the the chassis and it the m240i it's a very nice car but it's not as sharp as it could be of course because they could make it oh they couldn't make it as like firm and tight as a bmw m2 of course but you really feel that you feel like you know you just want that little bit of extra firmness so you can lean on that that side in your corners a little bit more but you know it is a really nice setup because it's super comfy so rowan told me that he was thinking about getting an lsd maybe a limited slip diff because it doesn't have that and i think you know if you go for a limited slip i know it's a very expensive upgrade but that will make this into a very very serious scar because you can feel now that it has some trouble sometimes where to put the power oh it's very powerful what an awesome car um and that d get down by with that exhaust it's also got the center silencer the lead but my man my main takeaway from this is that xhp transmission flash those shifts are crazy quick so of course this speedo only goes to 260. i don't have a gps speedo with me today so we're just going to have to do it with that but i mean it's not really it's it's a bit too slippery and a bit too cold to do anything crazy today anyway so it's better like that but of course we also measured the 100 to 200 performance which is 8.8 seconds which is very very good that is strong performance for this car it is really quick oh man i just oh i'm just looking forward to that next shift every time because it is very impressive now that's 260 you can feel the car moving around a little bit i'm wondering if this is the stock wheel size or is this is this wide is this a wider wheel maybe i don't know it feels it feels a bit weird sometimes at high speeds but i mean look at that speedo this is a quick car that is awesome absolutely awesome i love driving these tuned b-58 cars they are always so nice this engine is just so suitable for tuning and this gearbox as well apparently it i mean i i think we've driven these tcu remapped zf eight speeds before but i don't know it just surprised me how good it is that is a freaking little rocket man oh listen to those people are honking at me because it's so loud holy moly oh i'm so sorry this person in front of me is trying to learn how to drive and i'm here popping away crackling all right last little pool oh man rowan thank you so much for taking your car to us it was a pleasure to drive you've got an awesome car i mean this tune is amazing and that transmission tune is freaking lovely that is a really good upgrade so thanks a lot uh i hope you guys enjoyed this video you can subscribe by clicking the big button in the middle you can also check out this video on the right or go check out this playlist on the left see the next one bye\n"
