The 1-series M Coupé in its standard form offers a high level of motorsport atmosphere, but the AC Schnitzer engineers and technicians have decided to eliminate or correct all the compromises resulting from mass production. The well-known tuning company based in Aachen, AC Schnitzer Automobile Technik has already unveiled their program for the BMW 1 Series Coupé ahead for its official debut at the IAA 2011. This package focus primarily on visual enhancements, but the 1 Series Coupé also received a new braking system and suspension.
The main aim of this package was reduction of the weight, so less is more here. Let’s take for example, the high performance brake system. This system ensures stable deceleration even under extended use and extreme heat, and, the most important aspect, saves a clear 4 kg weight, although generously dimensioned.
According to the German tuner, the AC Schnitzer High Performance Brake System for the front and rear axle, consisting of:
-6-piston fixed caliper, front
-4-piston fixed caliper, rear
-slotted, internally vented brake discs (front 380 x 35 mm, rear 355 x 32 mm)
-brake pads
-caliper mounting brackets
-brake pipes
Beside all these, a series of aerodynamic upgrades are scheduled to appear in the next weeks.
The AC Schnitzer engineers and technicians also put their hands on the interior of the 1 Series M Coupe and now is available a large program consisting of exclusive accessories made from high quality materials. These include:
-Leather gear shift cover
-Leather gear knob, illuminated
-Gear knob with digital display
-Aluminium gear knob “Black Line”
-Aluminium handbrake handle
-Aluminium cover “Black Line” for i-Drive system controller
-Aluminium pedal set
-Aluminium foot rest
-Velours floor mats
Pretty alluring, isn’t it? Well, that’s not all because the German tuning company also working on special aerodynamic components for the BMW 1 series Coupé and, for the moment, the following parts are available:
-rear roof spoiler and
-chromed front grillel
Finally, AC Schnitzer light alloy, racing and leightweight forged wheels are available in many different designs and sizes:
Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels, BiColor
front: 8,5J x 19″ with tyres 245/35 R 19
rear: 9,5J x 19″ with tyres 275/30 R 19
Type VIII Wheels, BiColor
front: 8,5J x 19″ with tyres 245/35 R 19
rear: 9,5J x 19″ with tyres 275/30 R 19
Type V Lightweight Forged Wheels, BiColor
front: 9,0J x 20″ with tyres 235/30 R 20
rear: 10,0J x 20″ with tyres 285/25 R 20
Type IV Wheels, silver
front: 8,5J x 19″ with tyres 245/35 R 19
rear: 9,5J x 19″ with tyres 275/30 R 19
Type IV Wheels, BiColor
front: 8,5J x 19″ with tyres 245/35 R 19
rear: 9,5J x 19″ with tyres 275/30 R 19
front: 9,0J x 20″ with tyres 235/30 R 20
rear: 10,0J x 20″ with tyres 295/25 R 20
The finished BMW 1-Series M Coupe by AC Schnitzer will have its official debut at the IAA 2011 in September.
Source: AC Schnitzer
