In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the car has received an M2 F87<\/a>-esque bumper kit, albeit without the bulging wheel arches. Worryingly, the M140i is still equipped with its original brakes, which doesn\u2019t sound too reassuring given the immense hike in output. At the rear, it features a quad exhaust setup that mimics a real M car. It’s worth noting that BMW is now putting four tips even M Performance cars, such as the X1 M35i and X2 M35i<\/a>.<\/p>\n It goes without saying that the gearbox has been modified to support the massive power and is now equipped with an RTS performance clutch capable of coping with 700 hp. Notably, this M140i is rear-wheel drive rather than the all-paw confidence provided by the xDrive model. Having this much power going only to the rear wheels in a relatively small car sounds like a recipe for disaster, as one mistake could prove to be costly.<\/p>\n We\u2019d honestly be intimated by such a car, but the owner is brave enough to drive the pocket rocket and isn’t afraid to push it hard. Rowing your gears in a 700-hp car must be quite the experience, especially on a twisty and damp road where there’s no room for mistakes.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2018-BMW-M140i-xDrive-test-drive-11-830x502.jpg\")
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