ACS3 Sport Cabriolet Based on the BMW M3 Cabrio

The way AC Schnitzer describes the BMW M3 Cabrio, I'm surprised they don't have to get out every half a mile for a change of trousers, but lets be honest – the rest of us would probably have to do the same as well.

The model is labelled the ACS3 Sport Cabriolet, a sports suspension by suspension guru Manfred Wollgarten is claimed to have thoroughly mastered the physics of driving the M3. Around the bonnet's powerdome are two AC Schnitzer Vents which emit a howling sound during driving.

The sides feature flexibly moulded side skirts which emphasise the wheelarches, these house the 20" Type V lightweight wheels and AC Schnitzer's 8-pot high performance braking system. Other features found on the model include a carbon fibre rear diffuser and a sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipes in "Racing“ design

The acclaimed tuning house has yet to get to work on the award winning 309 kW / 420 HP V8 engine, but we are assured we can expect announcements in this area some time in the future.

MINI Cooper Performance Upgrades by Hamann

In early 2007, BMW Group tuning specialist, Hamann, was quick to produce an aerodynamics styling kit for the new second generation R56 Mini, but took over a year and a half to complete the program with engine performance upgrades mainly consisting of reprogrammed ECUs.

Nonetheless, the Bosch Motrotnic ignition control unit has be remapped, and the 1.6-liter turbo engine in the Cooper S, which normally produces 175 hp / 128 kW, has been increased to 204 hp/ 150 kW at 5,500 r.p.m. and torque of 300 Nm at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm.

However, Hamann offers an even more powerful kit for the Cooper S. Called SPORTKIT CS 230, it adds on top of the ECU upgrade with an improved intercooler and sport muffler making 230hp / 169 kW at 6,050 r.p.m. and 330 Nm torque at 3,860 r.p.m. As a result, top speed increases to 238 km/h and 0-100 km/h increase by at least 0.5 seconds.

For the Cooper D which normally has 110 hp, it now makes 26hp / 20 kW more for a total of 136 hp / 100 kW at 4,000 r.p.m. and a maximum torque of a huge 300 Nm at 1,750 – 2,000 r.p.m.

AC Schnitzer X5 Falcon

German BMW tuning specialist, AC Schnitzer, from Aachen has a new widebody kit for the BMW X5. Called the Falcon, it gets its name from the front and rear wheel arch flairs which are lovingly referred to as broad “wings”.

The kit includes front spoiler, rear skirt and front/rear fender flairs. AC Schnitzer further emphasizes the 'bird of pray' theme with two triangular metal-rimmed air intakes in the bonnet. Add AC Schnitzer's lowering spring kit, sport exhaust system plus 22-inch wheels for the completed look.

For the 3.0 litre diesel engine, ACS offers an electronically upgraded which bumps power from the standard 286hp (210 kW) to 310hp (228kW).

Details for Aston Martin one-77

Body
Two door sports coupe with two seats Two by sports coupe with two seats
Available as left or right hand drive Available as left or right hand drive
Carbon fibre monocoque body structure Carbon fiber monocoque body structure
Hand crafted aluminium exterior body panels Hand-crafted aluminum exterior body panels
Active aerodynamics with deployable rear spoiler Active aerodynamics with deployable rear spoiler
Approximately 1500kg vehicle weight Approximately 1500kg vehicle weight


Transmission
Read mid-mounted, 6 speed Automated Manual Transmission with Auto Shift Manual/Select Shift Manual (ASM/SSM) electro-hydraulic control system Read mid-mounted, 6-speed automated manual transmission with Auto Shift Manual / Select Shift Manual (ASM / SSM) electro-hydraulic control system


Suspension and brakes
Front and rear, pushrod actuated, adaptive ride height suspension Front and rear, pushrod actuated, adaptive ride height suspension
Carbon Ceramic Matrix breaking system Carbon Ceramic Matrix breaking system
Dynamic stability control and traction control system Dynamic stability control and traction control system


Engine
Front mid-mounted, 7.3 litre manually aspirated V12 engine incorporating dry sump lubrication system Front mid-mounted, 7.3 liter manually aspirated V12 engine incorporating dry sump Lubrication system
Max Power - over 700 bhp (710 PS, 522 kw) Max Power - about 700 Bhp (710 PS, 522 kw)
Max Torque - over 750 Nm (553 lb ft) Max Torque - over 750 Nm (553 lb ft)

Deliveries start from the end of 2009.
Source: 925.nl



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