New BMW 3-Series Touring F31 Mollycoddled by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer's rapid attack on the new BMW 3-Series continues with the release of a plethora of visual and performance upgrades for the Touring (estate or station wagon in regular terms) similar to the ones it offers for the F30 sedan.

Exterior dress-up items include a front spoiler, a chrome front double-kidney grille, a rear roof spoiler, a rear skirt and design stripes by AC Schnitzer.

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AC Schnitzer Launches Tuning Program for BMW 3-Series F30 Sedan [w/Video]

The BMW tuning specialists at AC Schnitzer first showed us their new bag of tricks for the latest 3-Series (F30) sedan at the Geneva Motor Show this past March and now, the Aachen-based company has launched its performance and styling components onto the market.

Beginning with the power kits, AC Schnitzer helps the diesel-powered 318d achieve 169Hp (126kW / 171PS), up from the stock model's 141Hp (105kW / 143PS), and the 320d, 215Hp (160kW / 218PS) up from 181Hp (135kW / 184PS).

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AC Schnitzer Tunes BMW M Carbon Racer Bicycle

When AC Schnitzer says it wants to be a tuner of everything BMW it really means it; from cars to motorcycles and now even the Bavarian firm's bicycles. And mind you, not any BMW bicycle but the ultra-light M Carbon Race developed by none other than the brand's fabled M division.

Since there are much less part to tune on a bike compared to an automobile, AC Schnitzer turned its focus on lowering the M Carbon Racer's weight and making some subtle changes to its appearance.

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AC Schnitzer Adds Some Pizzazz to BMW 6-Series Gran Coupé [w/Video]

The philosophy of tuners of the likes of AC Schnitzer is that any car that comes out of the factory can be improved, be that in styling or performance.

For the new BMW 6-series Gran Coupé, the German aftermarket company has prepared a raft of upgrades including a power kit that boosts the output of the 640i's 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six petrol from 316hp (320PS) to 355hp (360PS), and the 640d's 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel from 309hp (313PS) to 355hp (360PS).

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AC Schnitzer Gives the BMW M5 Saloon 612-Horsepower

The 328i-based ASC3 Turbo won't be the only new BMW model that AC Schnitzer will debut the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in a few days' time as the German tuning house has also scheduled the world premiere of its M5-based ACS5 Sport Saloon.

The ACS5 Sport Saloon benefits from an upgraded version of the M5's 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 with software tune and a custom exhaust system that do their part to lift output from 560hp and a peak torque of 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) to 612hp and a massive 790 Nm (582.6 lb-ft).

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AC Schnitzer Turns the BMW 328i Saloon to the ASC3 Turbo with 291-Horses

We won't have to wait until the Geneva Motor Show's grand opening on Tuesday to find out what AC Schnitzer has in store for us, as the German tuner of all things BMW related has published details on its first take on the new 3-Series sedan.

The tune is based on the 328i, which in stock form is fitted with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four churning out 240hp and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft), allowing for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 5.9 seconds and a limited top speed of 250km/h (155mph).

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AC Schnitzer to Showcase BMW 3-Series F30 Performance Program in Geneva

Joining ABT Sportsline at next month's Geneva Motor Show is another well-known tuning company from Germany, BMW-specialist AC Schnitzer.

The German tuner will use the Swiss auto show to present a variety of styling and performance parts for the new 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan, which is also known by its internal codename F30.

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