When the previous-generation 1 Collection bid farewell in 2019, it took with it the six-cylinder engines, the rear-wheel-drive platform, and the three-door physique model. This facelifted F21, nonetheless, has all these components, together with copious quantities of additional energy. Regardless of boasting supercar ranges of oomph, it retains the nice ol’ six-speed guide gearbox.

Extensively modified, the stage 3 sizzling hatch is now packing someplace across the area of 700 hp—greater than double the unique output when you think about the usual 3.0-liter B58 made 335 hp. Constructed by London-based Serks Motorworks, the hardcore M140i boasts a Dynamic Autowerx B58 Extremely Movement Hybrid Turbo, a high-pressure gas pump, and direct port methanol injection.

Along with the mechanical upgrades, the automotive has obtained an M2 F87-esque bumper package, albeit with out the bulging wheel arches. Worryingly, the M140i continues to be geared up with its unique brakes, which doesn’t sound too reassuring given the immense hike in output. On the rear, it incorporates a quad exhaust setup that mimics an actual M automotive. It’s value noting that BMW is now placing 4 suggestions even M Efficiency vehicles, such because the X1 M35i and X2 M35i.

It goes with out saying that the gearbox has been modified to assist the huge energy and is now geared up with an RTS efficiency clutch able to dealing with 700 hp. Notably, this M140i is rear-wheel drive reasonably than the all-paw confidence supplied by the xDrive mannequin. Having this a lot energy going solely to the rear wheels in a comparatively small automotive seems like a recipe for catastrophe, as one mistake might show to be pricey.

We’d truthfully be intimated by such a automotive, however the proprietor is courageous sufficient to drive the pocket rocket and isn’t afraid to push it laborious. Rowing your gears in a 700-hp automotive have to be fairly the expertise, particularly on a twisty and damp street the place there’s no room for errors.

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