AC Schnitzer ACS3 · Touring with BMW M-Technik pack (centre and left photos), consisting of: front...
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AC Schnitzer ACS3
AC Schnitzer – Technology transfer from motorsport to the road.
Since the 1960s, the Schnitzer
brothers have celebrated
victories with BMW in Touring
Car series on almost every race
track in the world. Above all the
„Green Hell“ – as motorsport
fans call the Nürburgring – is
inseparably linked with the
Schnitzer racing history. Since
these early beginnings, we at
AC Schnitzer have systemati-
cally applied the knowledge
obtained from motorsport to
our product development.
The Nürburgring is still the
AC Schnitzer „test track“. Here
all components from the
AC Schnitzer product range
must prove their performance
and durability under realistic
racing conditions. Only in this
way can they combine suitabili-
ty for everyday use on the road
with the sporting performance
you can expect from
AC Schnitzer.
Perhaps it‘s this special enthusiasm which links the countless race wins of the Schnitzer brothers with the legendary innovation of AC Schnitzer products.
Preventative Strike Against Mediocrity.
Even in standard form, the BMW
3-series sets above-average
standards in terms of driving
comfort and performance. So to
refine such an already superb
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
the benefits of the series vehicle
with a more sporting suspension
set-up – with a simultaneous
increase in passive safety and
active driving pleasure.
The Nürburgring – known as the „Green Hell“ for generations of motorsport enthusiasts – is still used as the test track for AC Schnitzer development engineers.
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-
sory range is designed to com-
bine greater driving pleasure,
more dynamics and more exclu-
sivity with the driving comfort
and usability of the standard
product. One thing is evident:
as always in motorsport, all
components meet the highest
quality standard. This ideal
combination of motorsport
engineering and suitability for
everyday use is ensured at
AC Schnitzer in lengthy test
procedures throughout product
development.
The test procedure includes
countless test laps of the
„Green Hell“ – some under
realistic race conditions – and
long journeys on motorways
and country roads, together
with short trips in city traffic.
In addition, production of
AC Schnitzer special accessori-
es is entrusted only to suppliers
who meet all manufacturing
standards, which means that
the BMW factory warranty re-
mains unaffected – motorsport
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.
Performance upgrades define new class of efficiency.
The combination of high torque
and so far unsurpassed effici-
ency means that diesel engines
are now appreciated by all
enthusiastic drivers. And here
too, BMW is setting standards.
An ideal starting point then
for the AC Schnitzer engine
specialists to redefine the
performance limits of the series
vehicle. Without increasing fuel
consumption and emissions,
the diesel power plants with
the AC Schnitzer performance
upgrades reach totally new
dimensions. The AC Schnitzer
sports rear silencer is available
for all models. Made of stain-
less steel, it optimises gas
flow and provides an exclusive
finishing touch both visually and
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
More ef f icient: With performance upgrades from AC Schnitzer, driving dynamics and pleasure are enhanced while retaining the same emissions and fuel consumption. 8-pistons high performance brake system for the front axle ensures optimum safety.
The concept of performance isn’t restricted to the engine bay.
What‘s the use of the best per-
formance if it can‘t be transfer-
red to the floor. That‘s as true
of the stock market as it is of
the road. Engine power alone
won‘t bring faster lap times.
The optimum transfer of
power to the road is the real
challenge. A challenge which
has been met particularly well
by AC Schnitzer suspension
specialists led by racing driver
Manfred Wollgarten. So well
that even experienced moto-
ring journalists have gone into
raptures.
A small taster: “... For Schnitzer,
the basis of competence in BMW
tuning lies in race success. You
can feel it. All components are of
top quality, ...”.
AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport on test
Custom-made: AC Schnitzer sports suspen-sion is matched precisely to each model.
Manfred Wollgarten – known as the „suspension guru“ to all enthusiasts.
We’ve spent a few laps on suspension set-up: All AC Schnitzer racing suspension (adjust-able) and sports suspension kits with special springs and dampers (bottom pictures) are carefully matched to the specific vehicle in extensive tests – including on the Nürburg-ring. The antiroll bar kit for the rear axle counters any wheel tilt (right picture).
Faster is better than hard.
This motto for suspension tech-
nology from AC Schnitzer may
appear simple, but its practical
implementation is complex. For
each model, it‘s about finding
the perfect combination of dri-
ving comfort and dynamics. For
Coupé, Cabrio, Saloon or Tou-
ring – the AC Schnitzer sport
or racing suspension lowers
the vehicle by approx. 25 to
30 mm. Special dampers and
springs have been matched
to the specific model under all
conceivable driving conditions,
including in conjunction with
the limited slip differential
(locking 0-75%). In extensive
test drives on the track, the
motorway and country roads,
the AC Schnitzer suspension
specialists find the perfect set-
up, with the emphasis on the
ideal combination of the high
comfort level of the standard
vehicle and more sporting sus-
pension characteristics from
motorsport.AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for saloon and Touring with BMW M-Technik pack (centre and left photos), consisting of: front spoiler elements and a rear skirt insert.
AC Schnitzer aerodynamic kit for saloon and Touring without BMW M-Technik pack (large photo at bottom) with front spoiler and rear skirt. The rear roof spoiler is only available for the Touring (right photo).
The torsional rigidity is perceptibly increased by the use of strut braces.
Engine bay highlight: strut brace and the AC Schnitzer engine optics.
The perfect combination has been lacking a little passion until now.
The “perfect combination of
sporting elegance and pure
driving pleasure” promised by
the BMW cabrio even in stan-
dard guise has inspired the
AC Schnitzer engineers to even
greater things. Because combi-
ning the perfection of the stan-
dard with the passion of the
exclusive special developments
from AC Schnitzer guarantees
superb results.
The exclusive sophistication of
the new 3-series cabrio, dedi-
cated to pure driving pleasure,
suits the AC Schnitzer product
philosophy particularly well.
Sporting dynamics, unsurpassed
technology and a more striking
design with high-tech compo-
nents from motorsport come
together in perfect form in the
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.
The striking way to reduce drag.
Sporting body design is always
a matter of aerodynamics. Front
spoiler, side skirts or rear skirt
are not just aesthetic accesso-
ries, but make a decisive contri-
bution to the optimum balance
between front and rear axle.
As well as this balance of lift
and downforce, air flow within
the vehicle is a further impor-
tant aspect. The generously
dimensioned air ducts on the
AC Schnitzer front skirt not
only improve cooling for brakes
and oil circuits, but with their
striking design also provide
enhanced overtaking prestige.
For further refinement of the
sporting appearance with
bright accents, there is the
Chromline variant. This provi-
des a special visual highlight
for the side skirts of all body
variants - worth seeing.
A visual and acoustic pleasure: The AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with tailpipes in racing design.
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.
Dynamic Design: The AC Schnitzer sports mirrors – heated and electrically adjustable (for saloon and Touring before LCI).
Exclusive highlights with the AC Schnitzer Chromline Set.
Innovative wheel design combines technology and aesthetics.
Nowhere is the evolutionary
process of innovative wheel de-
sign clearer than in the design
line by AC Schnitzer. Constant
refinement of the classic five-
spoke design always adds new
facets to our trademark.
The Classic: The AC Schnitzer
alloy wheel Type II for the
3-series is available in 19“
(not shown).
The Innovative: With its
variable spoke concept, the
AC Schnitzer Type III wheel,
available in sizes from 17“ to
19“ for the 3-series, offers a
wide choice.
The Avantgarde: As a new
interpretation of the 5-spoke
design, the AC Schnitzer Type
IV alloys have already set new
standards. The striking wheel
silhouette with its variable
chrome elements or in BiColor
finish, with its polished and
matt black components, in
the available dimensions of
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).
totally different aesthetic
phenomena.
The Ultimate: AC Schnitzer
Type VIII sets new standards,
both technological and aesthe-
tic, as the latest interpretation
of the five-spoke design. As
a 19“ forged alloy, it brings a
weight saving up to 33 % with
the effect of a slimmer design
and greatly improved cornering.
That fine driving feeling.
The systematic transfer of tech-
nology and design from the track
to the road gives the driver that
authentic motorsport feeling.
Nowhere is this clearer than in
the ACS3. The numerous interior
components from AC Schnitzer
give an incompa-rable driving
ambience.
AC Schnitzer sports airbag stee-
ring wheels are ergonomically
designed and refined with high
quality leather or carbon appli-
cations. To match, the carbon
interior trim in silver “Exclusive”
completes the sophisticated
overall picture.
As well as ultralight carbon,
wherever the driver makes
contact with the vehicle – by
sight or touch – he finds the
almost equally light aluminium
with a fine brushed surface: foot
rests and pedals, gear knob,
handbrake handle and – as the
finishing touch – an aluminium
cover with AC Schnitzer logo for
the i-Drive system.
Fine, f ine: 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.
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AC Schnitzer Showroom Neuenhofstraße 160 D-52078 Aachen Tel. +49/(0)241/56 88130 Fax +49/(0)241/56 88135 www.ac-schnitzer.de [email protected] AC Schnitzer is a division Kohl Automobile GmbH