The BMW M3 continues to be an icon amongst fanatics and tuners alike. After years of clamoring by followers, the automaker lastly made a wagon variant for the primary time, and aftermarket specialists had been fast to tune it. AC Schnitzer is the newest, giving each the M3 Touring and sedan a makeover.
The aftermarket specialist presents the M3’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with two tunes. The primary will increase the output to 590 horsepower (434 kilowatts) and 553 pound-feet (750 Newton-meters) of torque. The second will increase horsepower to 610 (454 kW) with the identical quantity of torque. Nonetheless, AC Schnitzer tweaked extra than simply the powertrain.
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AC’s spring package lowers the M3’s entrance finish by 0.59 to 0.79 inches (15 to twenty millimeters). Nonetheless, prospects may also get the RS coilover setup. The tuner presents the M3 Touring and sedan with both the AC3 light-weight cast wheels or the AC1 20-inch light-alloy ones completed in silver/anthracite or anthracite. The AC3s can be found in both silver/anthracite or anthracite/silver.
The physique package does greater than agitate its styling, including practical aerodynamic bits. On the nostril, the tuner’s black entrance splitter will increase front-axle downforce by 88 kilos (40 kilograms) at 124 miles per hour (200 kilometers per hour). A rear roof spoiler will increase downforce on the again axle by 44 lbs (20 kg) on the identical pace. A brand new diffuser helps handle airflow on the again whereas corralling the carbon tailpipes. The physique package additionally provides hood accents and wings to the entrance bumper.
Inside, the M3 is on the market with AC Schnitzer’s sports activities steering wheel. The tuner wraps it in black perforated Nappa leather-based and black Alcantara stitched along with light-gray thread. Bigger aluminum paddle shifters substitute the inventory ones, and the tuner additionally swaps out the pedals and the footrest for shiny ones, together with another inside trim items.
The M3 wagon and sedan roll off the manufacturing unit ground with loads of energy underneath the hood for most individuals. Nonetheless, AC’s improve packages present that the M3’s powertrain has extra efficiency potential than inventory.
