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AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Sedan

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With the new BMW 5-series saloon and the new BMW 5-series Touring, in 2011 two new 5-series models have been awarded the prestigious iF Award for outstanding product design. Equally prizeworthy is the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Saloon based on the BMW 5-series saloon, which celebrates its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show from 3rd to 13th March.

With this concept 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 - 100 kph takes just 4.5 seconds, and the top speed is around 320 kph. 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.

What does the sophisticated driver expect from perfect brakes? Perfect braking of course! 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.

The AC Schnitzer tuning specialists will be focussing on the reactions to the new aerodynamic components for the body of the 5-series saloon. As well as the familiar AC Schnitzer front spoiler and chromed front grille, a new carbon front spoiler centre 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 concept 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 diffusor contribute to the great appearance. The AC Schnitzer loading sill protection film and the BiColor film trim harmoniously complete the sporting elegance of the body conversion. Possible and probable reactions to such a well-equipped vehicle are envious glances, which the proud driver seated behind the AC Schnitzer sports airbag steering wheel with painted spokes can enjoy in the new AC Schnitzer sports mirror.

The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S saloon appears 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. The AC Schnitzer range already contains the
AC Schnitzer "Black Line“ aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, the aluminium foot rests and pedal set, velours boot mat and foot mats.

For the BMW 5-series saloon, AC Schnitzer also provides an unusual range of custom wheel/tyre 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.

The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Saloon - an extraordinary concept vehicle which embodies the state of the art of technical achievement in more than just power. The AC Schnitzer definition of "Performance" will certainly inspire BMW tuning fans throughout the world.

AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Sedan Data

Basic car: BMW 550i (F10)

Engine: AC Schnitzer performance upgrade
Performance (kW/HP) 397/540 @ 5800RPM
Maximum torque (Nm) 750 @ 3000-3500RPM
Maximum speed (km/h) 320 250
0 - 100 km/h (s) 4,5 5,0

Exhaust: AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer with
chromed “Sports Trim“ tail trims (right / left)

Brakes: AC Schnitzer 8-piston high performance brake system
for the front axle, consisting of:
8-pot fixed calliper, left - right
brake pads and 8-pieced calliper mounting bracket

Suspension: AC Schnitzer racing suspension

Aerodynamics: AC Schnitzer front spoiler
AC Schnitzer front grille, chromed
AC Schnitzer carbon front spoiler center part
AC Schnitzer carbon brake air ducts, left / right
AC Schnitzer bonnet vents (country specific)
AC Schnitzer sports fenders, left / right
AC Schnitzer chrome line set for sports fenders
AC Schnitzer sports mirrors
AC Schnitzer carbon side skirts
AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear skirt top part
AC Schnitzer carbon rear diffuser
AC Schnitzer rear skirt protection foil
AC Schnitzer BiColor painting

Steering: AC Schnitzer sports airbag steering wheel
AC Schnitzer steering wheel insert, painted

Interior: AC Schnitzer interior full leather BiColor
interior panels, painted
Racing seats with AC Schnitzer logo
AC Schnitzer aluminium Cover for
i-Drive system controller "Black Line"
AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest and pedals
AC Schnitzer trunk mat, velours
AC Schnitzer floor mats, velours

Whee/Tyre Sets:
AC Schnitzer Type IV wheels BiColor
front: 9,0J x 20" offset 32 with tyres 245/35 R 20
rear: 9,0J x 20" offset 26 with tyres 245/35 R 20

AC Schnitzer Type V lightweight forged wheels BiColor
front: 9,0J x 20" offset 19 with tyres 245/35 R 20
rear: 10J x 20" offset 33 with tyres 285/30 R 20

AC Schnitzer Type VIII lightweight forged wheels BiColor
front: 9,0J x 21" offset 42 with tyres 255/30 R 21
rear: 10J x 21" offset 42 with tyres 295/25 R 21

AC Schnitzer Type VIII racing forged wheels BiColor
front: 9,0J x 21" offset 42 with tyres 255/30 R 21
rear: 10J x 21" offset 42 with tyres 295/25 R 21

[LaMpiR]

Waiting for exaust pics and interior ones
It looks awesome!

[Mark]

Originally Posted by LaMpiR

Waiting for exaust pics and interior ones
It looks awesome!

Added video with exhaust sound

[car_fan]

Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Added video with exhaust sound

Love the exhaust note!

[E60orBust]

Exhaust note: Yes
Rear diffuser: Yes
I-Drive controller: Holy Hell no. Seriously WTF? Let the knob be a reminder of what your rims look like?

[polaxgr]

why oh why the stupid music ?

[approximate]

[Touring]

Well ,thats a beautiful interior. NOT!

[335iTrace]

[bfv]

Exterior- Superb!
Interior- Yuk!

[78mao]

wow i want that steering wheel!

[d3l0n]

yuck

[O.S.]

... and this kids is what we cal TASTELESS...

I feel violated
I puked .. and then I puked again.
and then I saw the interior .... and then I PUUUUUKED
what a piece of GARBAGE
bmw roundel should be removed from this ricer


..........
edit .... and then I saw the iDrive control wheel I am still laughing .... this must be a joke. no one in their right mind would do this on a BMW may be a honda or a chrysler but not BMW

[ahmed_fawzy]

Love how AC Schnitzer seems to ruin every car they get their hands on. Only thing that is impressive are the performance numbers. Exterior and interior belong on a Civic IMO.
On the other hand I think Hartge are more professional.

[skiernan36]

Originally Posted by O.S.

... and this kids is what we cal TASTELESS...

I feel violated
I puked .. and then I puked again.
and then I saw the interior .... and then I PUUUUUKED
what a piece of GARBAGE
bmw roundel should be removed from this ricer


..........
edit .... and then I saw the iDrive control wheel I am still laughing .... this must be a joke. no one in their right mind would do this on a BMW may be a honda or a chrysler but not BMW

this says it all

[johndeere]

What an abortion.

[BMWBoss]

Hate the hood, fenders, and interior...Spoiler and drop is pretty nice however...overall I think it's a piece of crap.

[Nogen10]

The interior is atrocious! I do like its stance. I always hate some of the things these specialist companies do, for they somehow make the cars gimmicky looking. I like the color and overall exterior, but I do not need the bling or the radical paint scheme.

[808speed]

Wish I could fit those massive 21" rims on my car.

[BMW9]

Why not add in some pink and purple to make it more interesting. There are not enough colors inside this car.

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by 335iTrace

[Wibi.M]

just to the point :
- not feeling the F1/ Slr Mclaren wannabe hood vinyl
- the side grills, overkill imo. Loses the mixture of luxury+sporty of the 5 series
- interior could look better if they offer diff colors, perhaps? carbon black?

however, everything is looking great! love the rear and front