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AC Schnitzer tuning kit and aero parts for X3M
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/x3/202132/...x3-m-to-591bhp AC Schnitzer takes BMW X3 M to 591bhp German tuning house offers visual tweaks and extra power for BMW’s performance SUV As you can imagine given our recent review, the best method for improving BMW’s X3 M would be to melt everything down and turn it into a different car entirely, but for those more inclined to modify, AC Schnitzer’s new line of components might be of interest. Central to the changes is a performance upgrade for the 3-litre straight-six, though AC Schnitzer also offers components for the suspension, styling and interior, as well as a couple of new wheel and tyre packages. As standard, the X3 M’s six-pot – it will also arrive in the next-gen BMW M3 and M4 – makes 503bhp at 6250rpm. The relative ease of extracting performance from turbocharged engines means Schnitzer has been able to take this up to 591bhp, which should in theory drop the standard 4.1sec 0-62mph time under four seconds. Putting this power to the ground is a set of either AC1 or AC2-design alloy wheels, the former being 20 inches in diameter and the latter a full 22 inches. The smaller option comes wrapped in 255/45 and 265/45 tyres front and rear, with the 22s and their nine-inch width coming with 265/35s up front and 275/35s on the back axle. Further altering the car’s stance is AC Schnitzer’s spring kit, trimming 20-25mm from the ride height at both ends of the car. Hopefully this won’t exacerbate the X3 M’s startlingly poor ride quality, nor put some of Schnitzer’s new aero components at risk. Available exterior parts include a front splitter, a small rear wing installed within the existing spoiler, and protective film for the rear skirt. Interior changes are modest, focusing on Schnitzer’s usual aluminium components: a set of pedals, a footrest cover, a keyholder and an iDrive controller cover, plus perhaps the most welcome change, a set of new gearshift paddles to replace BMW’s usual plastic items. |
01-21-2020, 04:14 PM | #2 |
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Prepare to have a very deep wallet.
The power bump will be courtesy of a piggy back tune that costs 10x the market average.
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01-21-2020, 04:51 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for sharing. Glad to see they chose their model sans moon roof. Hope they share weight of their wheels vs OEM. Would be helpful if they could provide wind tunnel info for their diffuser, splitter and spoiler designs vs OEM, but maybe this is all about aesthetic?
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01-21-2020, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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I drove this last week. The tune doesn’t kick in until the oil has warmed up. Once it does, the power really kicks in throughout the whole power band. I didn’t take it from a stop most of the time, but I think it even reduced some lag that people might complain of. As far as the suspension, I was expecting it to feel rougher, but even in sport mode, it felt more comfortable than comfort mode on the factory springs, except it was much more responsive. I did not get to see the front splitter in person (it was sent out to be manufactured, I think), but I do like the rear spoiler thing. I only wish they had a 21” wheel option.
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01-21-2020, 09:59 PM | #8 |
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I am an AC Schnitzer reseller.
Since they assigned the new distributor in FL, the price has been doubled or tripled. As for their tunes, it is usually a simple piggyback like RaceChip with crazy price point.
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yes, their prices are hilarious. i just checked their performance upgrade for X5M... over 20k.
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exactly!. they are ridiculously proud of their stuff.!! PASS
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I don’t mind the look of the wheels, I could get onboard but that’s beside the point, I find it odd the wheels have less width then even stock in front. Scratching my head there. No additional width in back. Sure could argue it’s not necessary but neither are carbon fiber splinters on an SAV, it’s for looks.
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