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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






330d/xd from 170 kW/231 HP to 195 kW/265 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

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