AC Schnitzer ACS3 Perhaps it‘s this special enthusiasm which links the countless race wins of the Schnitzer brothers with the legendary innovation of AC Schnitzer products.
AC Schnitzer – Technology transfer from motorsport to the road.
Since the 1960s, the Schnitzer The Nürburgring is still the brothers have celebrated AC Schnitzer „test track“. Here victories with BMW in Touring all components from the Car series on almost every race AC Schnitzer product range track in the world. Above all the must prove their performance „Green Hell“ – as motorsport and durability under realistic fans call the Nürburgring – is racing conditions. Only in this inseparably linked with the way can they combine suitabili- Schnitzer racing history. Since ty for everyday use on the road these early beginnings, we at with the sporting performance AC Schnitzer have systemati- you can expect from cally applied the knowledge AC Schnitzer. obtained from motorsport to our product development. The Nürburgring – known as the „Green Hell“ for generations of motorsport enthusiasts – is still used as the test track for AC Schnitzer development engineers. Preventative Strike Against Mediocrity.
Even in standard form, the BMW the benefits of the series vehicle 3-series sets above-average with a more sporting suspension standards in terms of driving set-up – with a simultaneous comfort and performance. So to increase in passive safety and refine such an already superb active driving pleasure. car was a new challenge to our engineers. But the result is even less compromising than ever before.
Uncompromisingly sporting, inno- vative, dynamic. The only compro- mise we traditionally accept is in driving comfort. Here we combine
AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for 3-series coupé and cabrio (small photo bottom) without M-Technik pack: with front spoiler, rear skirt in conjunction with AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer, side skirts, Chromline Set for side skirts, rear roof spoiler and rear wing (see also back page). AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for 3-series coupé and cabrio (large photos) with M-Technik pack: with front spoiler elements, rear skirt insert, rear roof spoiler, rear wing. particularly innovative: AC Schnitzer carbon rear spoiler. Motorsport technology meets everyday use.
The entire AC Schnitzer acces- engineering and suitability for and country roads, together sory range is designed to com- everyday use is ensured at with short trips in city traffic. bine greater driving pleasure, AC Schnitzer in lengthy test more dynamics and more exclu- procedures throughout product In addition, production of sivity with the driving comfort development. AC Schnitzer special accessori- and usability of the standard es is entrusted only to suppliers product. One thing is evident: The test procedure includes who meet all manufacturing as always in motorsport, all countless test laps of the standards, which means that components meet the highest „Green Hell“ – some under the BMW factory warranty re- quality standard. This ideal realistic race conditions – and mains unaffected – motorsport combination of motorsport long journeys on motorways engineering in series quality.
Resistance is pointless: AC Schnitzer aero- dynamic package for saloon and Touring without BMW M-Technik pack, consisting of: front spoiler and rear skirt; rear spoiler for saloon only, and sports mirrors. More efficient: With performance upgrades from AC Schnitzer, driving dynamics and pleasure are enhanced while retaining the same emissions and fuel consumption. 8-pistons Performance upgrades define high performance brake system for the front axle ensures optimum safety. new class of efficiency.
The combination of high torque consumption and emissions, and so far unsurpassed effici- the diesel power plants with ency means that diesel engines the AC Schnitzer performance are now appreciated by all upgrades reach totally new enthusiastic drivers. And here dimensions. The AC Schnitzer too, BMW is setting standards. sports rear silencer is available An ideal starting point then for all models. Made of stain- for the AC Schnitzer engine less steel, it optimises gas specialists to redefine the flow and provides an exclusive performance limits of the series finishing touch both visually and vehicle. Without increasing fuel acoustically.
Performance upgrades for:
318d from 90 kW/122 HP to 107 kW/146 HP 318d from 105 kW/143 HP to 126 kW/171 HP 320d from 120 kW/163 HP to 147 kW/200 HP 320d from 130 kW/177 HP to 154 kW/210 HP 320d from 135 kW/184 HP to 160 kW/218 HP 325d from 145 kW/197 HP to 174 kW/236 HP 330d/xd from 170 kW/231 HP to 195 kW/265 HP 330d from 180 kW/245 HP to 210 kW/286 HP 335d from 210 kW/286 HP to 230 kW/313 HP 335i from 225 kW/306 HP to 265 kW/360 HP Manfred Wollgarten – known as the Custom-made: AC Schnitzer sports suspen- „suspension guru“ to all enthusiasts. sion is matched precisely to each model. The concept of performance isn’t restricted to the engine bay.
What‘s the use of the best per- that even experienced moto- formance if it can‘t be transfer- ring journalists have gone into red to the floor. That‘s as true raptures. of the stock market as it is of the road. Engine power alone A small taster: “... For Schnitzer, won‘t bring faster lap times. the basis of competence in BMW tuning lies in race success. You The optimum transfer of can feel it. All components are of power to the road is the real top quality, ...”. We’ve spent a few laps on suspension set-up: All AC Schnitzer racing suspension (adjust- challenge. A challenge which AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport on test able) and sports suspension kits with special has been met particularly well springs and dampers (bottom pictures) are carefully matched to the specific vehicle in by AC Schnitzer suspension extensive tests – including on the Nürburg- specialists led by racing driver ring. The antiroll bar kit for the rear axle counters any wheel tilt (right picture). Manfred Wollgarten. So well The torsional rigidity is perceptibly Engine bay highlight: strut brace and the increased by the use of strut braces. AC Schnitzer engine optics. Faster is better than hard.
This motto for suspension tech- including in conjunction with nology from AC Schnitzer may the limited slip differential appear simple, but its practical (locking 0-75%). In extensive implementation is complex. For test drives on the track, the each model, it‘s about finding motorway and country roads, the perfect combination of dri- the AC Schnitzer suspension ving comfort and dynamics. For specialists find the perfect set- Coupé, Cabrio, Saloon or Tou- up, with the emphasis on the ring – the AC Schnitzer sport ideal combination of the high or racing suspension lowers comfort level of the standard the vehicle by approx. 25 to vehicle and more sporting sus- 30 mm. Special dampers and pension characteristics from AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for saloon and AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for saloon springs have been matched motorsport. Touring with BMW M-Technik pack (centre and Touring without BMW M-Technik pack to the specific model under all and left photos), consisting of: front spoiler (large photo at bottom) with front spoiler elements and a rear skirt insert. and rear skirt. The rear roof spoiler is only conceivable driving conditions, available for the Touring (right photo). The perfect combination has been lacking a little passion until now.
The “perfect combination of The exclusive sophistication of sporting elegance and pure the new 3-series cabrio, dedi- driving pleasure” promised by cated to pure driving pleasure, the BMW cabrio even in stan- suits the AC Schnitzer product dard guise has inspired the philosophy particularly well. AC Schnitzer engineers to even greater things. Because combi- Sporting dynamics, unsurpassed ning the perfection of the stan- technology and a more striking dard with the passion of the design with high-tech compo- exclusive special developments nents from motorsport come from AC Schnitzer guarantees together in perfect form in the superb results. cabrio.
The striking AC Schnitzer aerodynamics emphasise the masculine traits of the 3-series cabrio. With a closed hardtop, it could be mistaken for a coupé.
AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for the 3-series coupé and cabrio without M-Technik pack: with front spoiler, rear skirt in conjunction with AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer, side skirts, Chromline Set for side skirts. Exclusive highlights with the Dynamic Design: The A visual and acoustic AC Schnitzer Chromline Set. AC Schnitzer sports mirrors pleasure: The AC Schnitzer – heated and electrically sports rear silencer with The striking way to reduce drag. adjustable (for saloon and tailpipes in racing design. Touring before LCI).
Sporting body design is always AC Schnitzer front skirt not a matter of aerodynamics. Front only improve cooling for brakes spoiler, side skirts or rear skirt and oil circuits, but with their are not just aesthetic accesso- striking design also provide ries, but make a decisive contri- enhanced overtaking prestige. bution to the optimum balance between front and rear axle. For further refinement of the sporting appearance with As well as this balance of lift bright accents, there is the and downforce, air flow within Chromline variant. This provi- the vehicle is a further impor- des a special visual highlight tant aspect. The generously for the side skirts of all body dimensioned air ducts on the variants - worth seeing.
The AC Schnitzer rear skirt in combina- tion with the twin sports rear silencer with racing tailpipe (left picture) should be both seen and heard.
AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for 3-series coupé and cabrio with M-Technik pack: see pages 2 and 3. Innovative wheel design combines technology and aesthetics.
Nowhere is the evolutionary available in sizes from 17“ to totally different aesthetic process of innovative wheel de- 19“ for the 3-series, offers a phenomena. sign clearer than in the design wide choice. The Ultimate: AC Schnitzer line by AC Schnitzer. Constant Type VIII sets new standards, refinement of the classic five- The Avantgarde: As a new both technological and aesthe- spoke design always adds new interpretation of the 5-spoke tic, as the latest interpretation facets to our trademark. design, the AC Schnitzer Type of the five-spoke design. As IV alloys have already set new The Classic: The AC Schnitzer a 19“ forged alloy, it brings a standards. The striking wheel alloy wheel Type II for the weight saving up to 33 % with silhouette with its variable 3-series is available in 19“ the effect of a slimmer design chrome elements or in BiColor and greatly improved cornering. (not shown). finish, with its polished and The Innovative: With its matt black components, in variable spoke concept, the the available dimensions of AC Schnitzer Type III wheel, 18“, 19“ and 20“, presents
Often copied, never equalled. AC Schnitzer alloy wheels in original design are available as: Type III alloy wheels in 17“, 18“ and 19“ (small picture left); Type IV silver and BiColor in 18“, 19“ and 20“ alloys (3rd + 4th small picture); Alloy wheels Type VI in 18“ (2nd small picture); Lightweight forged alloy wheels Type VIII and BiColor in 19“ (large pictures below). That fine driving feeling.
The systematic transfer of tech- interior trim in silver “Exclusive” nology and design from the track completes the sophisticated to the road gives the driver that overall picture. authentic motorsport feeling. Nowhere is this clearer than in As well as ultralight carbon, the ACS3. The numerous interior wherever the driver makes components from AC Schnitzer contact with the vehicle – by give an incompa-rable driving sight or touch – he finds the ambience. almost equally light aluminium with a fine brushed surface: foot AC Schnitzer sports airbag stee- rests and pedals, gear knob, ring wheels are ergonomically handbrake handle and – as the designed and refined with high finishing touch – an aluminium quality leather or carbon appli- cover with AC Schnitzer logo for cations. To match, the carbon the i-Drive system.
Fine, fine: The AC Schnitzer carbon interior trim, Evo 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel, aluminium cover for the BMW i-Drive system, gear knob, aluminium pedals, handbrake handle and velours foot mats – all combine to create that authentic motorsport ambience. Our partners are the best: 20 480 2011-04, 9710 Version:
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