Frankfurt Preview: AC Schnitzer GP3.10 Concept
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One of AC Schnitzer's Frankfurt debuts mixes very high performance with a little bit of a greenish tint. Behold the GP3.10, a 3-Series coupe that has been completely transformed with a full interior and exterior overhaul (which you will either love or hate). The car's name tells you the rest of what you need to know:
- GP: Gas-powered, as in Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- 3: For 3-Series
- 10: For 10 cylinders
Yes, that's correct. The GP3.10 sheds its stock I6 for a worked-over V10 sourced from an M5/M6, and AC Schnitzer has fitted the motor with an LPG system that turns the car into a dual-fuel monster dishing out 552 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The driver can switch between fuel sources (gasoline or LPG) at any time, and LPG is readily available in Germany (2,700 filling stations, according to AC Schnitzer). There is the added benefit that CO2 emissions when running on the LPG are 15% lower than when on gasoline. But let's be honest, potential buyers of something like this aren't looking for green-ness. They're probably more interested in the gaudy 4.5 second 0-62 time and 198 mph top speed. As for the equally gaudy multicolor, multi-textured interior and the fully-Schnitzered exterior, we'll leave the judgments to you. We will say that the center-outlet exhaust is pretty nifty, but we are so not crazy about that little F1-style mini roof wing. Full details on the car are available at AC Schnitzer's website (follow the "Read" link), and we have a gallery full of hi-res images for you below.
[Source: AC Schnitzer]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
mk 3:20PM (9/07/2007)
Object lesson in how to make a BMW into a completely undesireable car.
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TexRob 3:07PM (9/07/2007)
U G L Y you aint got no alibi, you ugly!
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DCragTop 3:09PM (9/07/2007)
Xzibit called...he'd like to sue the creators of this monstrosity under the claim: 'Excessive cruelty to Big Pimp'n with intent to distribute'.
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aman 3:12PM (9/07/2007)
is it even possible to put anymore tacky bodywork on what was once a very beautiful car?
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dentaku 3:46PM (9/07/2007)
It does have the side portholes already, but I dont see any hood pins.
Dirk 3:20PM (9/07/2007)
If it glowed in the dark, then I wouldn't be so turned off by it.
But man, it really is ugly. It looks like your random Honda with an unpainted body kit that had some funky fading going on.
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Bob 3:22PM (9/07/2007)
I need a support group. I have been German eye raped.
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DCragTop 3:48PM (9/07/2007)
ROFLMAO. Need a cigarette now do ya?!?!
Noe 3:20PM (9/07/2007)
what a waste!!!! they should've givin me the car!!!
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Johnny Rotten 3:21PM (9/07/2007)
That thing is hideous. Absolutely awful. I would rather a standard 335i than that thing.
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Rob 3:30PM (9/07/2007)
Time to unpimp ze auto
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waiownsyou 3:35PM (9/07/2007)
God damn that spoiler on the top looks ugly.
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Cypher09 3:37PM (9/07/2007)
V10 in a E92 chassis = Brilliant. Rice body kit and exhaust = puke.
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John P. 3:39PM (9/07/2007)
Bwahahahahahahaha!
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SSBR 3:40PM (9/07/2007)
I think Audi and Benz is behind this company...
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AZ 3:45PM (9/07/2007)
Ewww.........
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MiniMe 3:48PM (9/07/2007)
It has appearances of a $200 custom work done by a student.
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Richard 3:55PM (9/07/2007)
Perhaps we've found something uglier than BLING!
UBER BLING!
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Elliott 3:56PM (9/07/2007)
bad AC Schnitzer, very bad, no more bmws for you
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poundaproblem 3:58PM (9/07/2007)
cmon now?!?! why butcher an innocent BMW? and whats with the mini wing? the team that designed this car should have their funding pulled. OR better yet get jobs at hyundai or something...
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