AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport based on BMW M3

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(from AC Schnitzer Press Release)

ACS 3 Sport: Everyday is M-otion

AC Schnitzer refines the fastest 3-Series Coupé

When beads of perspiration form on the brow of experienced sports car drivers, it's not necessarily down to a faulty air conditioning system. With the 420 V8-HP of the BMW M3, the ACS3 Sport catapults even its keenest challengers into the rear view mirror. The sporting coupé is ideal for anyone seeking to gain advantage on twisting tracks. A normal M3 would be a tough competitor here, because in comparison with the "civilised" 3-series Coupé it has a totally different axle construction. With racing suspension developed on the legendary Nürburgring, AC Schnitzer has succeeded in refining the handling potential of the chassis even further. And fitted with the Short Shift from Aachen, the ACS3 Sport becomes the automotive hero of the day: No-one is changing gears faster!

Best of all: The vehicle loses nothing of its qualities as a daily driver. Instead, AC Schnitzer magics even more M-otion into everyday life, for example when the Aachen exhaust system plays its bewitching baritone in a road tunnel. The left/right system with two tailpipes per side, linked into a horizontal figure of eight, is however a visual work of art. In a play on the mathematical symbol for "infinity", at the same time it symbolises the powerful reserves of the vehicle which reaches 100 km/h from a standing start in an effortless 4.8 seconds. No less carefully arranged are the aerodynamic attachments, which for AC Schnitzer are always more than mere visual decoration. At the rear, a diffuser of visible carbon presses the car down onto the tarmac as if there were magnets below the road surface. The front spoiler is also made from this high quality material, and is supported against the front skirt with alloy struts as in motorsport. Further downforce is provided by a subtle rear roof spoiler and rear wing which also give the body exciting new contours. Side skirt extensions, in particular when combined with the white paint of the photo model, give the profile an aura of stature and dynamism. Finally the AC Schnitzer racing rims Type VI embody pure culture, on the ACS3 Sport in sizes 9.0J x 20" on the front and 10.5J x 20" on the rear. The combination of Y-spokes and contrasting five fork spokes superimposed in two planes, produces a design that is as exciting as it is elegant.

Further highlights of course include the forged wheel Type V in 20". With its strikingly curved, interrupted spokes, it not only looks superb but thanks to the lightweight construction method, keeps the unsprung weight to a minimum. A no less attractive alternative is the Type IV racing wheel in silver - and with trendy black finish as "Magic Black”. And naturally AC Schnitzer continues the theme of sports performance in the driver's workplace, offering attractive and ergonomically perfect aluminium controls for the gearknob, handbrake handle, pedals and i-Drive controller. A carbon interior trim and sports airbag steering wheel are also available on request.

specs:
Engine = 4 liter V8
Aspiration = natural
HP = 420 hp
HP/Liter = 105 hp per liter
0-62 mph = 4.8 seconds

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport based on BMW M3 #1

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AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport based on BMW M3 #2

[Vaigra]

Somebody seems to have discovered sw.net
I'll get the higher-res images up as soon as.

[Sledgehammer]

Their goes my secret.

[silverhawk]

nice bodykit and great wheels. too bad they didnt upgrade the engine. I'll be needing these pics when hamman launch their version of the M3 and hurt my eyes.

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by Vaigra

Somebody seems to have discovered sw.net
I'll get the higher-res images up as soon as.

What does sw.net stand for?

[Sledgehammer]

seriouswheels.com where I get much of my press info.

[MadMax13]

Sharp car...

[NSXType-R]

That looks freaking awesome.

Wonder if they'll come out with something for the M3 sedan to make it look less awkward, especially from the rear?

I liked the larger headlights with the 3 series sedan. The smaller coupe ones don't work on the M3 sedan.

[coolieman1220]

i love it!

i feel like i've seen a similar one in silver or maybe it was an M5

[70cuda88]

i love how BMW moved to the V8. freaking amazing 420 horsepower

[092326001]

looks good

Agreed on how the sedan 3 headlamps look better

[The_Canuck]

I just can't like the new m3....

[coolieman1220]

Originally Posted by The_Canuck

I just can't like the new m3....

and it can't like you, no problem there!

hmm no v10 in this one!