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AC Schnitzer Automobile Technik is a third party tuning company based in Aachen, Germany specializing in BMW and MINI cars, as well as BMW motorcycles.

AC Schnitzer was established in 1987. Its range includes tuning for BMW's motor vehicles and also motorcycle arm and the Mini and Land Rover makes. The range includes individual components such as chassis, custom exhaust systems and light-alloy wheels, as well as complete vehicles and performance tuning for gas and diesel engines. Most accessories can be obtained via official channels through BMW dealers.

The core products offered by AC Schnitzer include chassis components, which receive final tuning on the Nurburgring. A primary focal point is also comfort. As well as chassis components, the firm also produces light-alloy wheels up to size 22 inch. Other products include aerodynamic components. Here the focus is not only on appearance but also on driving safety, by reducing lift, for example. AC Schnitzer also makes products for vehicle interiors using materials such as aluminium, leather or carbon fibre. The product range includes control elements such as steering wheels, pedals and hand-brake levers, or interior mouldings and cladding, as well as exclusive customer requirements. The company recently unveiled a styling and performance package for BMW's new F11 5-Series Touring, upgrading the performance of the diesel powered Bavarian Tourings. They also developed a diesel engine version of the BMW Z4.

www.ac-schnitzer.com

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