Tuesday, November 29, 2011


AC Schnitzer has announced plans to introduce their new tuning program for the BMW 6-Series Coupe at the Essen Motor Show. For a sportier appearance, customers can order an aerodynamic body kit, a chromed grille and a sports exhaust system.  There's also a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 19- to 21-inches. Inside, the cabin can be equipped with a sport steering wheel, an aluminum iDrive cover, alloy pedals and velour floor mats. The 650i can be tuned to produce 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 133 PS (98 kW / 131 hp) and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Press release:
World premiere at the Essen Motor Show: The 6 Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer
F13 provides the sober model name of the third generation of the BMW 6 Series Coupé, which in October was presented officially to the public. With flair and technical know-how have the Aachen finishing specialists approached the project to the new "star in the sky-Coupe" (quote magazine "GQ") to be a true AC Schnitzer.
Powerful, dynamic, elegant and fully suitable for everyday use, these are the qualities that the 6Coupe by AC Schnitzer aptly describe. BMW was the largest of the available aggregates from the 650i with a Performance increase of 407 (series) fitted to 540 hp. Thus sprints from the eight-cylinder immediately in 4.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. In addition, the AC Schnitzer engine and Engine room look which also demonstrates the power of the state of the engine. With the AC Schnitzer Includes chrome-plated twin sports rear silencer "Sports Trim" tailpipes and right left can be seen from the rear of the 650i and especially hear.
For export, the Aachen-based tuning experts developed an 8-piston High-performance brake system for front axle, which is driving the increased performance requirements. The 8-piston fixed calipers on the right and left and the 8-piece set of brake pads and the Caliper brackets together to ensure that the "Bavarian coupe" quickly and safely Speed ??delayed. The dynamics is also with the AC Schnitzer
Spring kit to the kernel.
The wheel wells can with AC Schnitzer wheels and tires of the corresponding type IV Two-tone or silver, Type V lightweight forged rims BiColor or type VIII in two-tone or filled as racing forged rims BiColor.
New products are the type VIII BiColor lightweight forged rims in 21 inch size, the just sensational 11.5 kg (9.0 J x 21 ") and 11.9 kg (10.0 J x 21") bring to the scales. So realize they series against the rim (star-spoke 311) in 20 inches, a weight saving of 30%. And, although the AC Schnitzer Type VIII lightweight forged rims also 1 inch are larger.
The flowing, athletic form of the BMW 6 Series Coupé comes with the AC Schnitzer Aerodynamic conversion underlined and outlined clearly. Come to the front a Front spoiler, a chrome grille and chrome strips are used, which both completely than can be used separately. AC Schnitzer also offers a rear spoiler, a Rear skirt inset and a load sill protective film on the body of the 6 Series Coupe the finishing touches.
Interior holds the 6 by AC Schnitzer, what he promises in the exterior. Sporty, elegant accessories, a touch of motor sport feeling convey: a sports airbag steering wheel, the AC Schnitzer Aluminum cover for the i-Drive System Controller "Black Line" AC Schnitzer and Aluminum pedals and footrest, as well as trunk and floor mats in velours.