The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Saloon is based on the BMW 5-series saloon and
celebrated its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Today, with new
photos and information, we can present the car in more detail.
With this
vehicle, the Aachen-based tuning specialist AC Schnitzer is demonstrating new
and unusual aspects of driving pleasure. With a performance upgrade from 407 to
540 hp, the AC Schnitzer engineers are pushing the boundaries of the possible -
for greater dynamics and efficiency. The driving performance is at thoroughbred sportscar level: the sprint from 0 - 60 mph takes
just 4.3 seconds, and the top speed is around 199 mph (320 km/h). A glance under
the bonnet with the AC Schnitzer engine and engine bay styling shows just who is
responsible for the revolutionary refinement. The AC Schnitzer limited slip
differential with up to 75% effect ensures that the tremendous power reaches the
point where it is needed. The AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer with
chromed "Sports Trim" tail pipe trims left and right combines exciting
appearance and sound.
With the AC Schnitzer high performance brake system
with 8-piston fixed calipers left and right, and an 8-piece kit of brake pads
and caliper holders for the front axle, all expectations of optimum deceleration
and maximum stability are amply fulfilled. And the driving dynamics leave
nothing to be desired. The AC Schnitzer racing suspension guides the saloon
perfectly through the corners.
As well as the familiar AC Schnitzer front
spoiler and chromed front grille, a new carbon front spoiler center part gives
the ACS5 Sport S Saloon an even more striking aspect. The carbon air ducts for
the brakes left and right ensure adequate ventilation for the high performance
brake system, and the new AC Schnitzer carbon side skirts clearly enhance the
side view of the vehicle. The engine bay is ventilated by the bonnet vents from
the current AC Schnitzer range. Together with further accessories already
available, such as the AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler, the rear spoiler and the
rear skirt extension, new elements such as the AC Schnitzer sports wings left
and right with Chromline Set and the carbon rear diffuser contribute to the
great appearance.
The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S saloon appeared at the
Geneva Motor Show with full leather trim in BiColor, painted interior trim
strips and racing bucket seats with AC Schnitzer logo, which form part of the
overall concept for the interior.
For the BMW 5-series saloon, AC
Schnitzer also provides an unusual range of custom wheel/tire combinations in
both 20 and 21 inch diameter. The largest variants are the racing forged rim in
BiColor and the new forged alloy wheel in BiColor in sizes 9Jx21 front and
10Jx21. Alternatives are the AC Schnitzer Type IV BiColor wheel and Type V
BiColor forged alloy rim.