German tuner acschnitzer has turned its hand to the G81 BMW M3 Touring, tweaking design and lifting output to 602bhp -
are only just beginning to hit the road, but AC Schnitzer has already launched its upgrade package for the performance estate. Also available for the G80 saloon, the new suite of upgrades offers design tweaks inside and out alongside a serious performance bump.’s 3-litre twin-turbocharged S58 straight-six remains untouched, but the ECU is available with two different piggyback tunes. The entry level option increases output by 79bhp and 74lb ft of torque for a total of 582bhp and 553lb ft.
Beyond the engine, AC Schnitzer is offering a less restrictive stainless steel sports exhaust system, complete with valve control for those early morning starts and fresh quad-exit carbonfibre tailpipes. Also on offer is adjustable AC Schnitzer RS suspension, allowing the driver to adjust ride height, bump and rebound on the fly – a lowering spring kit is available too, dropping ride height by up to 20mm on the front axle.
Performance aside, there are plenty of visual modifications on offer too, with canards and an enlarged front splitter available for the front end. Elsewhere, buyers can opt for new trim pieces for the dual bonnet vents, a new roof spoiler, carbonfibre rear diffuser, AC Schnitzer emblems, decals and more – the firm will even apply paint protection film to the side and rear skirts.
Inside, the usual retrimmed leather and Alcantara steering wheel and unique aluminium trim on the paddles, pedals and centre console is also available. As with all AC Schnitzer offerings, buyers can pick and choose which elements to fit to their car, opting only for the upgrades that suit their needs. Depending on which you choose, they also come with a warranty of up to four years.
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