Is This The Ultimate Modified BMW M240i? Mulgari Icon 03 - Road Review | Carfection 4K

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

[Nallenbot]

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.

[benmpearson]

Slightly bothered by the 'v6' plate

[wearethetraffic]

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

[SpeedFreak]

100% agree with him on the noise aspect.

[catlee]

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

[anukrw]

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

[paullockwood]

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.

[pingwong]

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.

[dealerslicenseops]

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.

[robinpratt]

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

[Moe_Mulla]

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

[manavmishra]

A new video is always welcome from Carfection!!

[JacesOwnWorld]

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.

[verlaneugene]

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

[Johnacles]

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.

[JLo]

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.

[georgecope]

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

[basithph]

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

[gingerbreadman]

I Dinan tuned mine and it’s a brilliant beast

[tangeni_mos]

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