Is This The Ultimate Modified BMW M240i? Mulgari Icon 03 - Road Review

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You may not have heard of Mulgari but they have engineered what might be the ultimate version of the BMW M240i
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Limited to 25 production units the ICON03 is a car full of purist driving dynamics, a homage to the great Bavarian driving machines, past and present. The result is an authentic, uncompromising driving pleasure with purist character - an ICON. Raw yet refined steering, responsive performance and analog feel through the controls - all traits that ensure the driver is left with no doubts, building trust in the car. Mulgari’s ethos aims to create a distinctly raw driving experience, to deliver the driver to a state of euphoria - a oneness with the machine.
Elements of past and current BMW M offerings all feature in the design. The dimpled carbon roof in homage to the E46 M3 CSL. Extended wings in homage to the E30 M3, squarer more aggressive with motorsport cutoffs. The front wings cut outs feature mounting winglets, a structural requirement while adding a traditional 3.0 CSL feature. The ICON03 is our homage.
Performance comes in the form of the three litre BMW B58 turbocharged engine delivering over 400 ft-lb of torque. Outright performance of the engine hasn’t been a focus we believe that under 500 bhp is where a true drivers car lies. True driving requires a bond between driver and machine, power in the right place builds this trust and encourages a more eager and engaging driving experience.
Chassis and suspension development allows for compliant road holding characteristics, comfort, matched to a sharp, responsive on track ability, an important factor found in some of the driving greats.
The interiors have been crafted to deliver support and functionality, supportive Recaro seats have been added to aid the driver making the most of the ICON03 cornering performance. Our sports flat bottom steering wheel and extended carbon shift paddles complete the driver’s connection to the car. Flashes of accent colour feature on the dash trims and interior stitch

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@benmpearson1 4 жыл бұрын

Slightly bothered by the 'v6' plate

@BB-zv8tx 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but who knows, maybe the guy had a c43 before this, or something in that range. Nobody who knows nothing about cars would shell out £79k for a 2 series.

@jgvazquez14 4 жыл бұрын

Arthur Morgan I beg to differ there is quite a handful of people that liked the m240 rather than the m2 but I wouldn’t buy this one either

@autisticlogistics3713 3 жыл бұрын

Well the M235I had a Straight 6 Turbo engine which may be why this says 6 on it. Although this is a M240I

@benmpearson1 3 жыл бұрын

It's the V part that is troubling.

@jermainen7846 2 жыл бұрын

slightly bothered by 79 grand

@Nallenbot 4 жыл бұрын

Was really interested in this until you said it was £79k. You could get a pre reg M2 Competition for £49k and get a lot done with the spare 30.

@paullockwood7219 4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Such a shame its not priced just slightly lower than an M2 Comp. If it was, they'd have a stampede through the front door!

@ignaciohavok1 4 жыл бұрын

@@paullockwood7219 the m2 comp is ridiculously cheap. what are you talking about

@RichardEnglander 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that and just do the suspension as per this..

@jryalls 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, or a second car with the left over money.

@paullockwood7219 4 жыл бұрын

@@ignaciohavok1 You misread the comment. I agree M2 Comp is a lot of car for the price, but if this was priced lower, it would have been a good alternative at a cheaper price.

@SpeedFreak0122 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree with him on the noise aspect.

@catlee8064 4 жыл бұрын

This place is just behind the BP station, i deliver the fuel there, always wondered what goes on behind those doors...now i know!

@gruppegee 4 жыл бұрын

I do love the individuality of it, but for the money Id do a nicely setup M2... FBO, suspension and wheels/tires equally as fun and better resale value

@paullockwood7219 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this back after 12 month's, I've changed my mind. Sure, for that money you could just buy an M2 Comp, but this is a one off. The work and the love that's gone into it is just phenomenal. I'd buy it tomorrow if my lottery numbers come in.

@anukrw 4 жыл бұрын

You really are THE best reviewer around. Keep it up! Wow!

@tjpj1919 4 жыл бұрын

Crayon always looks good

@pingwong117 4 жыл бұрын

M2 Competition exists for like half of the price so I just don't get the point of this project. They could have made a bonkers M2 or M240i which would demolish the M2 like the Jaguar Project 8, the current one is a mere lukewarm modification.

@robinpratt1541 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to be able to witness the love that goes into it and fascinating dialogue.

@verlaneugene8675 4 жыл бұрын

Did you guys listen to what he said? He basically said transforming the M2 would have been a bit too easy and wanted to try something different

@heyhayhay247 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's called "a fool's errand"

@utubecomment21 4 жыл бұрын

"... that at particular times a great deal of stupid people have a great deal of stupid money - Walter Bagehot" I think this whole video is simply dedicated to attempt to justify an overprice product ... its' 'Marketing' at its worse! It just doesn't wash. "Yeah, I thought adding nuts to a Mars Bar would be too easy, so instead I got a mass of earwax, added some peanuts to it and charged nearly twice the price for it."

@manavmishra9071 4 жыл бұрын

A new video is always welcome from Carfection!!

@dealerslicenseops 2 жыл бұрын

M240i, my favorite BMW i've ever owned. A true drivers car, super fast, a sleeper, looks classy, great on gas. Great on long trips. A V1 and Waze and you'll be at your destination before you know it.

@Johnacles 4 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty cool but, err, at that price I'll have an M2 Comp with KW suspensions, ecu tune for the extra HP, and a manual gearbox. I get the novelty factor but I think starting with an M2 base would have made more sense. Just my two cents though.

@gianni_schicchi 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@Moe_Mulla 4 жыл бұрын

I am in complete agreement with Ben! By today's standards, the best M engine from BMW is the B58 engine, not even the S58. Sure they're more powerful etc but the blend and chemistry of power sound and character comes best from the B58 engine. Combine that with the balance and the package of the 2 series and you have the best BMW ever made

@georgecope4673 4 жыл бұрын

Every clip you produce is a polished as the Crayon on the BMW great work 👍

@driveshift 4 жыл бұрын

Box fender flares on these look nice

@JacesOwnWorld 4 жыл бұрын

I personally like the interior and body lines of this over the M2. The price for this is the hardest thing to swallow, but only if you want to compare the price with power you get. Everything else from the drivers cockpit, to the suspension and chassis, to the sound, etc., I think fits the price just fine.

@terryhounsome7772 4 жыл бұрын

This really is a case of 'greater than the sum of its parts' - superb car, you need to drive it to really understand what it is about.

@basithph8958 4 жыл бұрын

The M240i is a good car but I rather have the full package with the M2

@lukasg6183 2 жыл бұрын

B58 > N55

@WASCHlaberschtU 4 жыл бұрын

I love the looks of the car, just gorgeus, but imagine this car with a manual. That would be gamechanging!

@berniesutton7277 4 жыл бұрын

Henning Boom actually that would gearchanging

@JLo1960 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Henry, your chums at Evo could take a leaf from your book by doing this kind of review instead of the boring track tests. I really like the bulging arches and wheels, great car.

@gingerbreadman5756 4 жыл бұрын

I Dinan tuned mine and it’s a brilliant beast

@DreamHarmonyHub 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone saying they'll have an m2 or m2 comp but I rather the b58 and that beautiful tone

@saucysimpson259 4 жыл бұрын

The regestration should be i6 ONE

@John69420 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what were they thinking V6🤦🏼‍♂️

@TheSpragz 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there are no ‘i.’ On UK registration plates

@eshack123 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom line is the b58 is the best engine, s55 with their crank hub issues, and an xhp zf 8 speed is as fast as a dct.

@francoisg3500 4 жыл бұрын

It is undeniable a cool create, but I don’t think the price warrants the development of the car, consider that ICON doesn’t make any parts themselves. But I think the rationale behind the car makes a lot of sense because I some times find that some tune take way the identity of the car and what it stands for, into a mad creation. The 03 I feel done in a respectful way to the car on with is based.

@ayowser01 4 жыл бұрын

Akrapovic exhaust 👌

@DJ_NOOB 4 жыл бұрын

Henry you are by far my favorite auto journalist. Love the work you and the carfection team do. I have a question.....are you guys making videos to be within a certain length to work well with the KZfaq algorithm? I ask because lately when I get to the end of the video I've felt like there should have been more. Not that a specific thing is missing per se. You ask such great questions and it's just felt like we've only gotten to eat the frosting instead of getting the full slice of cake.

@pioneer181 4 жыл бұрын

I've got my Mini booked in next month for some Icon2 goodies.

@tangeni_mos 4 жыл бұрын

Even tho the M240i is a good car straight out of the box - I get the feeling most of the comments here are going to be centred around the M2. Call it what you want but everyone's undeniably a fan of true "M"s

@djdarklyceum 4 жыл бұрын

I am no fan of BMW my whole life. I own an 09 Audi S3 and it's manual. But man oh man I love seeing those M2s on the street.

@LegendInThaMakin 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people would say the m2 isn’t a real m car though.

@prizetaker 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool and awesomely nice looking BMW- I love everything about it. Nice vid👍🏾

@vguitarman 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the front end. I feel like it looks much much better than the overwrought M2.

@NoahBB 4 жыл бұрын

I love tuner cars, and especially seeing reviews of them. For me, a good tuner builds the car that the manufacturer would have built if they didn't face cost, emissions and hierarchical constraints. Look at how Sharkwerks modifies Caymans to exceed factory 911s, they demonstrate how often times a car is limited by the manufacturer as to not step on the toes of their other products. In this case I would have started with an M2 simply because the S55 engine is far more easy to modify and can make a lot more power more easily than a B58, but I can understand why one would start with the M240i, as it is a bit more stripped down than the M2.

@murrieteacher 4 жыл бұрын

Henry where are you driving? We are coming to visit the UK soon and I want to drive that road. Last visit all I saw were bloody roundabouts and traffic. That car sat, it tracked, it looks sorted.

@marcelooofenwonken4251 4 жыл бұрын

At 79 grand, I'd be looking for an M5 Yes yes, I admit, M2 is the most fun M I've ever driven but there is a limit to economic lunacy

@vollcare4076 4 жыл бұрын

So it’s basically a Standard M240i with: - Standard M235 Racing Body kit: Price ? - Standard MPerformance diff: 2500€ - Standard Power Tune: 500€ - Standard Akropovic exhaust: 3000€ - suspension is the secret, but probably a standard KW V3 will drive in the same way: 2000€ - nice 19“ with PS4S: 2000€ - Standard Recaro seats: 2500€ - Standard Alcantara wrap of steering wheel: 200€ So ca 13.000€ of Standard mods plus the Body kit + 40.000€ for a brand new M240 --- 53.000€ ...so there is ca 30-35.000€ left to apply the standard M235 Racing body kit

@hankolerd 4 жыл бұрын

Interested to know, Is it a full custom KW install, or simply a KW Clubsport 3-way setup?

@prashanthp5448 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Wonder if it's a fully custom KW kit for this car alone. I have the KW clubsport on my M2 and I wouldn't call it supple... It handles beautifully but does offer some compromises in ride quality.

@TheSpragz 4 жыл бұрын

For that kind of money I’d rather have the Nitron 3 way kit.

@paddydowney6269 4 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll spend the £79k on an m2 comp and an i30N for the school run.

@TucsonDude 4 жыл бұрын

Do you actually own one or talking out of your...?

@chrisj4534 4 жыл бұрын

I have a set of KW V2’s on my GTI and I can tell you they really are that good

@CarsSupercars 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the suspension is great

@PaddyMcQueen 4 жыл бұрын

Epic location

@faizarkhan7151 4 жыл бұрын

excuse me, what song title is at the end of the video

@Lse380 4 жыл бұрын

You could flash the zf automatic with xhp. It feels almost like a dct with stage 3 Transmission flash. I running it without problems.

@MaxSpeedMike 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of those cars that I would definitely reccomend getting with a 6 speed manual. The M2, paired with the manual, fits the BMW description of "the ultimate driving machine." The m240i would match that as well with a manual transmission. These b58 motors are insane, as you see with the new supras!

@markrhoden68 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see those mods on a m140i

@Michael-yz4mc 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the alloys?

@y26mek 2 жыл бұрын

About ur point on the gearbox, does it not have an XHP Stage3 gearbox tune?

@JuJu_Vega 4 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know the wheels brand and model? EDIT: Actually they look a lot like Advan RZ2 🤔

@Xolition 4 жыл бұрын

More like this!

@basithph8958 4 жыл бұрын

Love this M240i This is why BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine

@nessuno5403 4 жыл бұрын

It's heavily modified so not a genuine ultimate driving machine

@DeadlyTyper42 4 жыл бұрын

I love that steering wheel

@Hapkindian 4 жыл бұрын

Are those KW V3's? Custom spring rates? Would they transform the earlier M2's and would you recommend them over Ohlins R&T or Dinan for the 2 series/M2? Great video, amazing car. Thanks

@mubangansofu3926 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome

@PepeFabos 4 жыл бұрын

If you have the money for mods then why not buy the m2 from the start?!?!

@TucsonDude 4 жыл бұрын

Because the M240i is a more complete car. Do you own either?

@herculanoguimaraes4605 4 жыл бұрын

it certainly looks the part, but i still would get a m2 for that price

@pmrrmm 4 жыл бұрын

What is the exact model of KW suspension they use? Does anyone know?

@TheAMalik89 4 жыл бұрын

Probably not something they'll openly say due to their bonkers asking price.

@seanm.collins9888 4 жыл бұрын

KW club sport

@phantom2k10 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised the gearbox wasn't tuned for faster shifts,but 79k????????? Fak me,great car with or without the mods nevertheless.

@ehjhey7 4 жыл бұрын

Ya not like reliable ZF tuning isn't available through XHP, so kinda weird

@RichardEnglander 4 жыл бұрын

I'd buy a second hand AMG GT for 79k...

@jrizzyjoe 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the song for the introduction of icon 3 in this video?

@ashman0071 4 жыл бұрын

So is the KW suspension either the Variant 2 or 3 coil over with either Mulgari or KW factory engineers 'tuning' and then setting the rebound and compression damping specifically, or is it bespoke from KW ?

@LitleBear 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great, but why would anyone not take a M2, new or used, with an exhaust, tune, and some other basic mods?

@f22_b58 7 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me the name of these wheels please

@ryanthomastew 4 жыл бұрын

Went to up-vote but it's at 666....i just couldn't push this to 667 considering this car is such a beast.

@bercik9939 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of rims are those ?

@sirchewtrain 4 жыл бұрын

The body is similar to the manhart m235i? From a couple of years ago?

@TucsonDude 4 жыл бұрын

The commenters here don't realize the M2 and the M240i are two different cars. The former is a harsh, track-focused car with non-adaptive suspension and a peakier motor. The latter is an everyday driver with a more tractable suspension and a slightly torquier motor. Although I drove both and can afford either, I "settled" for the M240i.

@sephiros9883 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t get the project. I understand Icon needs to make money, but take a base m240i , slap on KW3’s, pads and fluid, jb4 tune if you really want to and it’s done for still less than an m2 comp…. Sooo 🤷‍♂️

@ahrred3127 4 жыл бұрын

Look Beautiful To Be Honest! And If I Have The Money I Will Probaly Buy It. Anyway Nice Video Mate!

@smileybear420 4 жыл бұрын

Did they cut up the quarters?

@Baheeeej 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows what steering wheel was used in this build? doesn't look like an M Performance wheel

@carl_84 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 4 seater Supra!

@MickDavies 4 жыл бұрын

That thing looks good! I think an M2 is still a better base platform and for future resale value... but those wheels on an M2 would be tits

@_Pezza_ 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a M240i Racing Cup kit. Very much a heart over head creation. I think I would have done the sums and stuck to a M2. Or maybe I'm being too sensible?

@vollcare4076 4 жыл бұрын

Is that suspension based on KW V3 or Competition ?

@aletorres9434 3 жыл бұрын

What’s ir the rims name??

@Pubwie 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have one ..

@vollcare4076 3 жыл бұрын

What suspension does it have? KW V3 ?

@ZeeBri 4 жыл бұрын

When is the Singer film coming out oh dear Carfection overlords?

@drive4pleasure417 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 BMW 128i. Please from you knowledge, what part should I buy in order to get the same (or close to) suspension feeling you are describing? I leave in Montréal, Canada... A sincere thanks for your advances.

@vollcare4076 3 жыл бұрын

M3 lower control arms for more negative camber Change bushings to PU or monoball Good suspension Limited slip diff

@Franzino 4 жыл бұрын

Which KW suspension?

@s0m30n3x 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody know what wheels it has?

@Romashka8706 4 жыл бұрын

Dont really understand what they charge £79k for it. Its M240 + Akrapovich + fancy wheels + KW + Prior Design wide body kit + a bit of interior re-trim. It does not cost £79k.

@robcraighill6315 4 жыл бұрын

At 79k at least you know you will be driving something unique...

@JacesOwnWorld 4 жыл бұрын

This M240i looks better than any modified M3/M4. This front end is just eye catching!

@syclowes 4 жыл бұрын

anybody know where that road is?

@DP-dd3up 4 жыл бұрын

b4000 at 2:52 and earlier?

@WispyFrost371 4 жыл бұрын

What a nerd that guy was, haphazardly gushing on his car.

@mirane.630 4 жыл бұрын

name of that rims?

@aconfusedazn 4 жыл бұрын

I think if you got a M2 Comp and spent the money on KWs (or M-Performance coilovers), Recaro CS seats, M-Performance steering wheel, carbon roof, Akra exhaust, I think you’d have a better car than this....for cheaper

@TheHomeExpert5 4 жыл бұрын

Is that thing an automatic? That's a big mistake.

@stewartnunn8179 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think it was still possible to buy an M240i with a manual gearbox, sadly.

@antoinepageau8336 4 жыл бұрын

Resale value alone favours going with an M2 in the first place. Actually I kinda missed the point of this car...

@TeacherToolkitDemo 4 жыл бұрын

To buy at 3 years old for 20 grand 😬 like I just did.

@southwestsage 4 жыл бұрын

Good looking BMW, and that is not a sentence i hear myself saying much these days

@jamiewilkinsracing 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me miss my modified M135i so much… The KW V3s transformed it EXACTLY as Henry describes. It also had an alcantara wheel, 19s, Mperf exhaust, st2 map, induction kit and some other bits. The seats and diff would have been next. But it cost me £25k to build with a 2yr old car. £79k for this is daft when most of it is from catalogues. I do love the arches though.

@matutolaYT 4 жыл бұрын

What about the M2 aluminium suspension, the backed up front engine mount, the diff, the underbody flat panels, the rework of the acoustic materials.. Sorry but, no thanks for any 240i based turd

@djdarklyceum 4 жыл бұрын

It baffles me to make a car like this and not have manual available? I mean who are you actually selling this to?

@idokwatcher2062 4 жыл бұрын

Icon 03 really accentuates just how narrow BMW made the 2 series. Lowly 218i and a 500Nm monster M235/240 should not look the same! Not in a million years! Where is the sporty styling BMW? Oh right, it's reserved for the M2 exclusively so you can punt around in your "M"240 car flatter than an ironing board with tires skinnier than a bycicle. Look at Toyota Supra, 2L and 3L have the same sporty styling, it is up to you if you want more power and that is very fair. Bravo Toyota.