AC Schnitzer changed the way it looks and the way it drives. The aerodynamic kit is backed up by a lowered suspension, to add extra handling to the sports car. But first, let’s start with the body kit. It consists of front spoiler elements made of carbon fiber and a rear wing made from the same light and resistant material. Between them, a pair of side skirts adds aggressiveness. Their aim is to add pressure on both axles, so that the 4×4 car can keep the grip even during the fastest corners.

Most of them are logoed with the Aachen-based tuner emblem, so everybody knows who’s behind the work of art. But the german tuner didn’t stop here. It added a set of 21 inch set of forged wheels, especially designed for the hybrid model. They’re called AC1, and their aspect was influenced by the dual character of the car: two tones, five thin, double spokes, being as light as they could possibly be.

How light? About 30% lighter than the original ones, saving 4.4 kg. This improves the acceleration and the grip, thanks to the lower inertia. The wheelset is equally heavy as the original one, when tires are included, but they’re wider and have a bigger diameter. The result is better grip without weight increase.

Onboard, AC Schnitzer offers a aluminum pedals, foot rest and personalized velour floor mats. However, under the fenders, the tuner hidden the new suspension, which lowers the ride height by 25 mm in the front, and 20 mm in the rear. In the end, the customer gets a lower, wider car, more appropriate to its purpose of breaking speed records while maintaining the fuel-consumption at small cars’ level.

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But we have seen it again at Geneva Motor Show, this time with its wheels on the ground, and with a whole list of details. And, my God…they’re sensational!

Let’s start with the body kit made by the german tuner from carbon fiber. It fits flawlessly on the 2 Series coupe, giving it a wide stance and, therefore, a visual stability. It includes a redesigned front bumper, completed by a splitter, two pairs of fins mounted on the wings, wide side skirts and a newly-designed rear apron with diffuser.

On the trunk, a thin, but aggressive wing gives us a hint about the dynamic performance the model is capable of. The engine hood presents a pair of vents for a better air circulation inside the engine bay, while the huge wheel arches widen the body by 140 mm, giving some space to the 20 inches wheels.

Onboard, a small display, hosted by one of the air diffusers, shows information about the boost pressure, oil and intake temperature, and several other useful data. The aluminum pedals and the redesigned steering wheel give a sportier look to the interior, while the carbon racing seats add style, while saving weight.

Now, let’s open up the engine’s hood to admire the real performer. In the M235i’s chest doesn’t beat the original heart anymore. It’s an M4 powertrain, with a modified ECU, a completely redesigned intake, made of carbon fiber, and a one-of-a-kind exhaust system. The result is impressive: 570 hp and 740 Nm of torque, which are enough to accelerate the M235i to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Top speed? 330 km/h.

If you find it irresistible, you won’t be glad to hear that it’s not for sale. But the producer estimates its price at € 149,000.

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What really made this car special was the 3 turbocharger configuration that is quite rare on any car.

But just because it is a rarity to see a car with 3 turbos, it doesn’t mean it still can’t be upgraded. This is exactly what AC Schnitzer set out to do, and the result is quite awesome. Performance wise, the kit from AC Schnitzer manages to offer an upgrade to 430 Hp and 840 Nm of torque.

The 49 Hp and 100 Nm extra would normally be enough to satisfy most customers, but just to make sure of it, AC Schnitzer also added some new body panels both for improved aerodynamics and better looks. The finishing touches on the kit are represented by a new set of Type VII wheels.

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And for good reason, as it is the successor of possibly the best BMW tuning platform out there.

So when AC Schnitzer came out with their product for the 4 Series convertible, there was little wonder they managed to do it in such a short time. As far as visuals go, not much was done to it, as AC Schnitzer just offers a few choices of wheels, chrome exhaust tips and various other knick knacks.

Performance wise, the tuner did its due diligence, as every drive option got a power upgrade. Thus, the 420d gets a power bump from 181 Hp to 215 Hp, while the 420i goes from 181 Hp to 241 Hp. Moving up the range, we get the 428i, which has a power increase from 241 Hp to 289 Hp. The 435i goes from 302 Hp to 355 Hp, while the range topping 435d goes from 308 Hp to 355 Hp.

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While only online, the tuner has unveiled their F15 BMW X5 M50d build, a project with an insane amount of oomph.

Just how much more power are we talking about? Well, after AC Schnitzer was done with the vehicle, the power output hit 430 Hp, up from 381 Hp. The improvement come thanks to an ECU remapping and a new exhaust system. For better control, a new suspension system was also installed.

Visually, the F15 BMW X5 M50d also underwent some change. The standard treatment was applied comprised of a front lip, side skirts and rear diffuser and even some custom wheels options. AC Schnitzer will be bringing the massive beast to the Geneva Auto Show this year for an official live unveiling. But for now, we have plenty of pictures to admire.

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But that is rarely the case, as what really matters for a tune lover is how is a particular vehicle better than the base model.

Still, with a name like Technik added to the F06 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, you can’t really go wrong. As far as I am concerned, they could have only painted the wheels in satin black (which they did), and added the new name and it would have sold. After all, the 560 hp V8 engine is not just for show.

TAG Motorsports also deemed necessary to adorn the M6 with an AC Schnitzer aero kit. That is basicaly a new carbon fiber front spoiler, a rear diffuser and some exhaust tips. Truth be told, a whole lot could have been done to this car to take it up even further, but there really isn’t no need for it. I am sure that the guys from TAG Motorsports know that one of the hardest things to do with a build is hold back.

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And recently they had the chance to prove that with their F13 BMW M6 kit on the Nardo test track.

They were lucky enough to be invited to a special event organized on the track, with the simple goal of finding out which road legal car can go over 300 km/h. The F13 BMW M6 Gran Coupe did that quite easily, managing to go as high as 328.9 km/h.

This makes for a nice feat, one that was possible thanks to AC Schnitzer’s egnineering prowess. Their creation not only manages to dispense 620 Hp and 720 Nm of torque, but the M6 also looks lots slicker with the kit. The quality of this project was now proved yet again, not that a high profile tuner like AC Schnitzer needs the advertisement.

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Called Tune it! Safe!, the vehicle resembles a police car, and it certainly has plenty of power to keep up with the demands of the job.

Equipped with a 2.0 liter engine, the car is capable of delivering some 294 Hp and 420 Nm of torque (after some AC Schnitzer tuning, of course). That makes for an acceleration time to 100 km/h of 5.7 seconds, and it goes up to a limited 250 km/h.

The showpiece of this build is the aesthetics, with AC Schnitzer providing most of the body panels. Some external help was needed, and the police lights were provided by Hella, but overall, the hand of the guys from AC Schnitzer is obvious.

There are a few police cars out there that instill fear into most motorists, and I do believe this BMW 4 Series would fit right in there.

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After teasing the new kit for the BMW 4 Series Coupe, the tuner finally decided to share with us some details on what they have been cooking up.

While the world debut will be at the 2013 Essen Auto Show, we already know what they are planning. First off, pretty much every engine that will be used in the 4 Series has seen some tinkering for that extra oomph. Thus, we can get the 420i from 184 HP to 245 HP, the 428i from 245 HP to 295 HP, the 435i from 306 HP to 360 HP, the 420d from 184 HP to 218 HP, the 430d from 258 HP to 309 HP and finally, the 435d from 313 HP to 360 HP.

This build also includes some body work, mainly for the front and rear, while also sporting custom wheels from AC Schnitzer. Various trims for the interior can also be expected, and when it’s all done, the now dubbed ACS4 Coupe is another great product from AC Schnitzer.

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AC Schnitzer is one such tuner, and the product they recently unveiled is a custom muffler for the F12/F13 BMW 650i.

For those that live only for the numbers, rest assured that AC Schnitzer’s product will definitely improve on the performance of the vehicle, but with detailed specs yet to arrive, you won’t be able to do the math. Still, we do get to hear, in a couple of very nice video, the main attraction of the AC Schnitzer mufflers.

I am, of course, talking about the sound. While the stock BMW 650i has quite a nice ring to it (as most other Bimmers do), the soundtrack is a sure upgrade when the new mufflers come into play. For a taste of the new product, there are a couple of video just below. Unfortunately, just like the specs, prices were not released, either, so for those eager among you, a bit of patience.

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