In a surprising twist of automotive prowess, G-Power has once again flexed its muscle in the world of car upgrades, this time turning the BMW M240i into a formidable rival of the BMW M2, the darling of compact sports cars. The BMW M2, a market staple for nearly a year with its eye-catching design and not-so-eye-catching price tag, now finds an unexpected competitor in its own backyard.
Enter G-Power, the veteran of over four decades in the business of BMW model enhancements. Their latest feat? Amping up the M240i, a model that’s already no slouch with its factory-fitted 374 hp and 500 Nm of torque. G-Power’s magic touch boosts this figure to a jaw-dropping 520 hp, leaving the M2 in the dust. This Herculean increase is no accident but the result of a meticulously crafted combination of software and hardware upgrades. Essentials in this power package include the GP-520 performance software and GP-550 turbocharger upgrade, alongside a high-performance charge air cooler, sport downpipes, and the throaty GP-Deeptone exhaust system.
But G-Power isn’t just about brute force. They offer a tiered approach to upgrades, catering to a range of power appetites. For the more budget-conscious or modest power seekers, there’s the entry-level GP-420 performance software bumping the output to 420 hp. A step up is the 450 hp package, adding sport downpipes and a GP-Deeptone rear muffler into the mix. For those flirting with the edge of extreme, the 480 hp option throws in a charge air cooler along with the aforementioned features. All this, and yet, the cost remains shy of the M2’s price tag.
But power isn’t the only card in G-Power’s hand. They also offer individual hardware components, from sport air filters to motorsport downpipes. Turbocharger upgrades? Choose from building upon existing units or going all out with a complete package. And to ensure the M240i looks as good as it performs, G-Power decks it out with Hurricane RS forged rims shod in Michelin, interior flourishes of premium velour, carbon fiber accents, and the option for a full leather makeover.
The M2 might have had a good run, but with G-Power’s latest gambit, the M240i is no longer just a shadow in its big brother’s wake. It’s a full-blown eclipse.
