The BMW 440i is one of the most well regarded BMWs in terms of performance-practicality ratio. Add to this a suite of M Performance modifications and you’ve got yourself a new perspective on the BMW 440i that will make BMW fans, literally, go crazy.
Right from the start, the BMW 440i Gran Coupe attracts through sheer beauty and simplicity in design. With the M Performance upgrade the car design seems to be making a step towards a more aggressive look. The BMW 440i Gran Coupe with M Performance parts builds on the classy, premium feel of its stock counterpart, adding new elements that seamlessly integrate with the rest of the car’s structure.
This particular BMW 440i Gran Coupe has been fitted with an M Performance Power Kit which adds 20HP to the original 335HP. While to some the increase in performance may seem minimal, it is enough to change the overall feeling of the vehicle’s handling. As a result, the car seems more agile and easy to maneuver. The BMW 440i Gran Coupe with M Performance parts is not about maximizing performance. This particular build is all about balance.
On the visual side, the BMW 440i Gran Coupe with M Performance parts sports a carbon fiber front lip, a carbon fiber rear diffuser and a carbon fiber spoiler. Together with the new M Performance exhaust, the BMW 440i Gran Coupe with M Performance parts certainly looks more aggressive than its stock counterpart. The addition of 21 inch rims also contributes to the aggressive side of this particular build. The changes are subtle though. The identity of the car has been kept mostly untouched.
The interior of the vehicle seems to follow the same formula as the exterior. The classy leather interior has been kept intact. Carbon fiber additions were made here and there in order to comply with the sportier look of the exterior. The car’s interior seems to perfectly fit with the exterior. Both sides seem to mix well together, thus giving the car a finished product feel.
The BMW 440i Gran Coupe with M Performance parts is a sporty reinterpretation of the original BMW 440i. With slight changes to its performance and aspect, this variant of the BMW 440i Gran Coupe may appeal to those that seek a perfect balance between classy and sporty, between fast and comfortable. This rendition of the BMW 440i has definitely attracted a lot of attention at this year’s SEMA show.
