  
 High performance technology linked with sporting comfort makes the BMW M3 a unique vehicle in its segment, and it is without doubt one of the best vehicles available today. From its motorsport experience, AC Schnitzer has created a tailor-made product range for this small clientele with sporting ambitions. The concept of the BMW M3 takes into account both technically and visually the demands of a highly sophisticated clientele.
Improving an already excellent car was not an easy task. It's best usually to leave well alone on every component which really cannot be improved. This is the case with the M3 engine - so this has been left untouched.
But the AC Schnitzer rear silencer of V2A stainless steel is still a must. Described by the editors of "sport auto" as an "imposing work of art", this "has a convincing appearance and powerful voice" and also ensures better response behaviour.The overall concept is therefore orientated towards optimising the handling. With success, as "sport auto" concluded after our driving tests at Hockenheim: "On the 2.6 km track, where it can demonstrate its clearly more agile driving and handling behaviour, it crosses the line with a one second lead over its standard brother. The ACS3 Sport has superb handling properties." The M3 owes this in part to the AC Schnitzer racing suspension, the short shift gear change and modified rear axle ratio.The alloy or racing rims Type II or III available in sizes up to 20" ensure the necessary road-holding in particular in fast driving.
More safety reserves are mobilised by the AC Schnitzer aerodynamic conversion, e.g. with its carbon fibre front spoiler with aluminium reinforced flipper or the carbon fibre and aluminium rear diffusor. Last but not least there is the racing rear wing, which according to the "sport auto" wind tunnel test reduces lift by 21.3 kg.
The AC Schnitzer special accessory range is completed with airbag steering wheels and high quality interior components made of carbon fibre, leather and aluminium.
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