The AC Schnitzer BMW M3 should be your best bet if the standard BMW M3 Competition is too tame!

BMW and AC Schnitzer have an incredible history of taking already accomplished offerings and adding some go-faster bits to make them even more special.

The German tuner has announced its packages for the latest generation of the popular performance sedan. The AC Schnitzer BMW M3 features a complete array of enhancements ranging from more power, aerodynamic enhancements, and suspension upgrades.

AC Schnitzer BMW M3 Performance Upgrades

The new AC Schnitzer M3 features an ECU upgrade to take the 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six petrol engine from 375 kW / 650 Nm to 434 kW and 750 Nm. If you weren’t satisfied with the engine’s tone, the AC Schnitzer BMW M3 also features a sports exhaust with carbon tailpipes. The best part? AC Schnitzer is offering a 4-year warranty.

As far as suspension upgrades go, the spring kit features RS coilovers which are both compression and rebound adjustable, and the car can be lowered by 15-20 mm at the front for that stanced look. Some suspension upgrades result in a deteriorated ride quality, but the German tuner says its setup features “good-natured load change reactions and gentle understeer at the limits.”

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The aerodynamics package looks the part and is functional. The front splitter and flicks provide 40kg of downforce at 200 kph and the winglet on the roof adds a further 20kg. Finally, the boot wing with gurney flap adds another 70kg.

The vehicle gains some tasty 20-inch AC3 Lightweight forged alloy wheels in a variety of colours, and a bonnet with carbon fibre inserts. Inside, the cabin gets its own AC Schnitzer steering wheel which has been redesigned for more comfort and there are larger shift paddles.

AC Schnitzer products are available from selected BMW dealerships in South Africa.

Further Reading

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