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Essen 2009: AC Schnitzer gives BMW 123d the police package treatment [w/VIDEO]

High performance vehicles like Porsche 911s being used for pursuit duty on Germany's autobahn is nothing new. As such, in order order to grab the attention of Essen Motor Show attendees, the Tune It Safe! program's annual police-liveried show car needs to go a step further. Past efforts have included rides such as a police-liveried Brabus Rocket and a TechArt-prepared Porsche 911. This year, AC Schnitzer got the call and it has unwrapped (or perhaps wrapped is the better term, given the side graphics) a police car concept based on the BMW ... Read more →

Little Schnitzer: German tuner tweaks the Mini Cabrio Noah Joseph

From the base model all the way up to the JCW, there's no shortage of trim levels available for the Mini and its various body-styles. But if you're looking for something a little different, BMW ...

AC Schnitzer releases LCD-equipped shift knob Damon Lavrinc

Over a year ago we told you about the Indy-Cator, an LCD-equipped shift knob that displayed your gear selection. Now, the German tuning powerhouse AC Schnitzer has come up with its own version ...

AC Schnitzer reveals aero package for BMW X6 Noah Joseph

Click above for high-res gallery of the AC Schnitzer BMW X6 In case the BMW X6 just doesn't look "the business" enough for your liking, AC Schnitzer has revealed a new aero package for BMW's ...

AC Schnitzer takes on the MINI Clubman S Damon Lavrinc

Click above for a high res gallery of the AC Schnitzer MINI Clubman S. The MINI Clubman isn't what we'd call overly practical, or particularly pretty, but AC Schnitzer has done its best to address ...

AC Schnitzer does the 1-series cabrio 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the ACS1 Cabrio. In typical AC Schnitzer fashion, the German tuner wasted no time getting to work on the new BMW 1-series cabrio. Then again, it didn't take much effort to port over the work AC did for the standard 1-series coupe to its softer, drop-top ...

Six Appeal: AC Schnitzer's new 6-series mods includes diesel tuning 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the 2008 BMW 6-Series by AC Schnitzer AC Schnitzer revamped its offerings for the 2008 BMW 6-series and is including tweaks for the 635d model. The changes boost power from the stock oilburner's 286 hp and 428 lb.-ft. to 310 hp and 501 lb.-ft. of torque. Along ...

AC Schnitzer knows what time it is 1 year ago on Autoblog

In addition to tuning BMWs (and lately, beating them with an ugly stick in the process), AC Schnitzer offers a series of wristwatches. Who knew? This week, the company unveiled its Quartz Chronograph 2. Handsome and traditional in appearance (unlike some of its newer vehicle body kits), the new ...

Essen 2007: Details on AC Schnitzer's E92 M3 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above image to view the high resolution photo We gave you a preview of AC Schnitzer's version of the M3 earlier this month, and now we have the official details of the ACS3 Sport as well as more photos for your viewing enjoyment. The 4.0-liter V8 has been left untouched, but moving through ...

BMW 135i gets Schnitzered: 360 HP ACS1 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high-res gallery. Like everything else from the propeller people, AC Schnitzer gets a stab at improving BMW's products before they're even released to the masses. The formula is the same for the new 135i, boosting power output of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six to ...

AC Schnitzer GP3.10 LPG powered 3-series hits 318 km/h 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more shots of the GP3.10 hammering around Nardo. You might recall the AC Schnitzer crew trotting out a particularly gaudy BMW 3-series coupe in Frankfurt called the GP3.10, powered by a V10 engine pulled from the M5/M6 running off liquefied petroleum. While the styling of ...

Essen Motor Show preview: AC Schnitzer BMW E92 M3 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Essen Motor Show in Germany has become one of the major outlets for Europe's aftermarket tuners to show their wares to a dedicated fan base. Among the many models set to make their modified debut in the land of schnitzel and spatzel is the AC Schnitzer BMW E92 M3. Details are scarce on what's ...

Autoblog Podcast #77 2 years ago on Autoblog

We're back with Autoblog Podcast #77, and it's a Frankfurt-recap extravaganza. We discuss our favorite picks, as well as touching on some of the numerous highlights from the monster-sized show. We got a glimpse of the Jaguar XF in person, and it's better in person, but can it save Jaguar? BMW ...

Frankurt 2007: AC Schnitzer has gas, runs with it in GP3.10 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a host of high-res pics of the AC Schnitzer GP3.10 For over two decades, AC Schnitzer has built its brand on motoring madness with looks to match. Normally, this involves a bevy of modifications to enhance every performance-related aspect of the vehicle, but with the ...

Frankfurt Preview: AC Schnitzer GP3.10 Concept 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for hi-res gallery var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Odd_Ugly_and_Fast_Schnitzer_s_LPG_powered_V10_BMW_3_Series_Coupe_pics'; 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 ...

'Ring-spotting: BMW M3 look-a-like receives V10 transplant 2 years ago on Autoblog

You know you're getting a bit jaded when you pass up posting a few shots of an E92 3-series with a M5 V10 under the hood. Been there, done that, right? But we were finally compelled to share it with you when we found out what vehicle was used as the recipient – a new BMW M3. Well, that's not ...

Z4-based AC Schnitzer PROFILE concept should keep a lower one 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for gallery When we first saw the AC Schnitzer PROFILE, we thought, "Man, that's a slick-looking ambulance." Then we looked more closely and realized it was a BMW Z4. The PROFILE is AC Schnitzer's latest concept creation, based on the current M Coupe, and while it has the guts of a ...

AC Schnitzer does up the new MINI 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for hi-res photo gallery Longtime BMW performance specialist AC Schnitzer has turned its attention to the new R56 MINI Cooper S, and the result is the blue bomber pictured above. The big upgrade is the available Nordschelife-developed racing suspension (which can be combined with a ...

AC Schnitzer's BMW S3 does diesel right 2 years ago on Autoblog

When the next generation of clean diesels finally make their way into the hands of anxious American consumers, we expect some tuners to welcome them with open arms. After all, vehicles equipped with turbos from the factory are begging to be tweaked, and when it comes to diesels, the results can ...

AC Schnitzer ACS4 Roadster and Coupe 3 years ago on Autoblog

The famed BMW tuners at AC Schnitzer have turned their attention to the newest variants of the Z4, offering upgrades to both the roadster and it's hard top sibling. The full kit, dubbed the ACS4 package, includes a host of appearance and performance accessories that make the standard models look ...

AC Schnitzer E92 3-Series Coupe pic surfaces 3 years ago on Autoblog

click on image to enlarge AC Schnitzer is one of the premier BMW tuning houses in the world, so it is with great anticipation the Bimmer crowd has been waiting to see what the company has up its sleeve for the E92 BMW 3-Series Coupe. While we don't have official word from AC Schnitzer yet, we do ...






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