AC Schnitzer ACS3

AC Schnitzer AC S3
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, innovative, dynamic. The only compromise 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
Resistance is pointless: AC Schnitzer aerodynamic 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.
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.
Performance upgrades define
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.
More efficient: 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.
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
„suspension guru“ to all enthusiasts.
Custom-made: AC Schnitzer sports suspension 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
We’ve spent a few laps on suspension set-up:
All AC Schnitzer racing suspension (adjustable) and sports suspension kits with special
springs and dampers (bottom pictures) are
carefully matched to the specific vehicle in
extensive tests – including on the Nürburgring. The antiroll bar kit for the rear axle
counters any wheel tilt (right picture).
The optimum transfer of
can feel it. All components are of
power to the road is the real
top quality, ...”.
challenge. A challenge which
has been met particularly well
by AC Schnitzer suspension
specialists led by racing driver
Manfred Wollgarten. So well
AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport on test
The torsional rigidity is perceptibly
increased by the use of strut braces.
Engine bay highlight: strut brace and the
AC Schnitzer engine optics.
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).
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
springs have been matched
motorsport.
to the specific model under all
conceivable driving conditions,
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
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.
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.
Exclusive highlights with the
AC Schnitzer Chromline Set.
The striking way to reduce drag.
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.
Dynamic Design: The
AC Schnitzer sports mirrors
– heated and electrically
adjustable (for saloon and
Touring before LCI).
A visual and acoustic
pleasure: The AC Schnitzer
sports rear silencer with
tailpipes in racing design.
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 combination 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.
line by AC Schnitzer. Constant
refinement of the classic five-
The Avantgarde: As a new
spoke design always adds new
interpretation of the 5-spoke
facets to our trademark.
design, the AC Schnitzer Type
The Classic: The AC Schnitzer
alloy wheel Type II for the
3-series is available in 19“
(not shown).
IV alloys have already set new
standards. The striking wheel
silhouette with its variable
chrome elements or in BiColor
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 (3 rd + 4 th small picture);
Alloy wheels Type VI in 18“ (2 nd small picture);
Lightweight forged alloy wheels Type VIII and BiColor in 19“ (large pictures below).
The Ultimate: AC Schnitzer
Type VIII sets new standards,
both technological and aesthetic, 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-
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.
Ver s i on: 201 1-0 4, 9710 20 480
Our partners are the best :
AC Schnitzer Showroom
Neuenhofstraße 160
D-52078 Aachen
Tel. +49/(0) 241/56 88 130
www.ac-schnitzer.de
info@ac-schnitzer.de
AC Schnit zer is a division Kohl Automobile GmbH
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