In such cases, enthusiasts look to the aftermarket, hoping that tuners and coachbuilders do something different to improve the appearance and performance of the car. AC-Schnitzer has done just that with the BMW M440i. The company has offered a few tweaks to enhance the car’s aesthetics.

Updates include the AC Schnitzer front spoiler, front splitter, side skirts, a rear roof spoiler, rear skirt protection foil, and the tuner’s badges spread throughout the vehicle. The brand also offers a set of new wheels for those who are interested in different designs.

Concerning performance, AC Schnitzer has tuned the BMW M4 engine to produce 420 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. The regular powertrain is only good for 374 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. In number terms, that is a 36 hp increase and a more than generous addition to the torque range. The German tuner can also tweak the BMW 430i and increase its power from 258 hp to 300 hp. 

AC Schnitzer also offers a new stainless steel exhaust system with various tip designs. Consumers can choose from carbon fiber or black chrome tips.

There are no reports with regards to the price, but it is natural for tuned vehicles to cost well above the top-of-the-line variant. 

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The iX1 comes in direct competition with Volkswagen’s ID4. BMW hopes to not only beat, but surpass its rivals in the market, which is why the iX1 prototype is under testing so early. The iX1 will be a part of the upcoming third-generation X1, and it will be lined up with the gasoline, diesel, and hybrid variants. However, BMW will release the electric-vehicle a bit later as a 2023 model.   

The BMW iX1 will become one of the nine EVs to join the company’s line-up by 2025. The crossover will join the likes of the i5 and i7 sedans in the BMW line-up. It will serve as the stepping stone for BMW to infiltrate the electric crossover market and better its chances for the future. The SUV’s size makes it a very popular offering for the young generation. This is one segment that the company hopes to tap shortly.

BMW has not confirmed the crossover’s specs, but we can expect the 80 kWh battery pack to power the 282 hp single motor system. The same setup can be found in the larger iX3, and there it offers 285 miles of range. The iX1 will surely churn out more since it is smaller and lighter than its larger cousin.

The 2023 BMW iX1 will also get attractive styling to match its specifications, and it will sit atop a modified UKL platform. The inside cabin will feature some of the latest infotainment features and offer a premium feel for the driver and passengers.

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