can you tune a 2022 m240i to beat an m2?

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**Absolutely yes!** A tuned M240i can definitely beat an M2 — at least in straight-line performance.

**Stock figures:**
- **M240i** (B58): ~382 HP / 369 lb-ft
- **M2 G87** (S58): 453 HP / 406 lb-ft

**After tuning:**
- **dAHLer Competition Line (Stage 2)**: 455 HP / 471 lb-ft — *matching M2 power*
- **Manhart MH2 500**: Over 500 HP — *exceeding M2 power*

The B58 engine in the M240i is a tuning legend — it's under-stressed from the factory and loves modifications. The M240i you're looking at already has the Femto unlocked ECU, MHD flex fuel/tuning, and an MST intake, so it's likely already pushing 430-450+ HP with those mods alone.

**But** power isn't everything:
- The M2 has a bespoke M chassis (wider track, better suspension geometry)
- The S58 is a proper M engine with superior cooling
- Stronger transmission internals
- More aggressive factory differential

**Bottom line:** For highway pulls and drag racing, a tuned M240i can embarrass an M2. For track work or handling? The M2's chassis advantage is real.

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