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More detailed looks at AC Schnitzer's M235i

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Here are some more real life pics of AC Schnitzer's M235i with 380 PS.





















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The Aachen-based tuners know that for many BMW customers, there's no such thing as too sporty. So no less than five performance upgrades are offered for the 2-series coupé.

The export version of the BMW 220i takes off with an engine power of 245 hp instead of 184 hp.

The power development of the BMW M 235i is even higher; the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade adds a further 54 hp to the standard 240 kW/326 hp, giving a total of 279 kW/380 hp. And if that weren't enough, an AC Schnitzer high performance intercooler is also available for the M235i. Because of its size (520x210x130 mm) and stepped construction, it offers an 80% larger air contact surface and 62% more charge air volume than the standard intercooler, and hence ensures optimum cooling. The perceptible results are a sustained and homogenous power development from the engine.

Nor have AC Schnitzer overlooked the diesel versions: with 126 kW/171 hp (BMW 218d), 160 kW/218 hp (BMW 220d) and 190 kW/258 hp (BMW 225d), in all cases the performance upgrades provide substantially more than the BMW standard. In all models, the AC Schnitzer engine styling shows that these vehicles stand out from the crowd.

When you reach the top, you want to be heard. The AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with 2 chromed "Racing Evo“ tailpipes or the "Sport“ tailpipes (both in right/left combination) ensure that the imposing appearance doesn't go unnoticed.

For purely visual enhancement, the tuning experts also offer the chromed "Racing Evo“ tailpipe trim and the chromed "Sport“ tailpipe trim, with a 90 millimetre diameter, individually.

Only in one field are the sights "lowered" in Aachen: the suspension spring kit, sports suspension and racing suspension (adjustable in compression and rebound stages) leave the lift in the
AC Schnitzer versions around 30 - 40 mm lower. In this case however, less is more: for cornering comfort and road-holding, the 2-series coupé by AC Schnitzer certainly comes out on top.

This is due not least to the aerodynamic conversion kits which also set visual accents. The carbon front spoiler (for M-Technik vehicles), carbon mirror cover, carbon rear diffuser (for M 235i), a rear roof spoiler and the AC Schnitzer rear skirt film clearly distinguish the vehicle from standard.

Developed on the principle of "Form follows Function“, the AC Schnitzer carbon aerodynamic components primarily improve driving behaviour and ensure better ground adhesion thanks to improved downforce.

The wide range of AC Schnitzer wheelsets available for the 2-series coupé also goes beyond the standard. Type VIII BiColor forged alloys, Type VIII BiColor rims in black or silver or anthracite, and Type IV silver or BiColor black rims: all give that unmistakeable sporting look when fitted with corresponding tyres (18“, 19“ or 20“).

The tuning package is completed with various interior elements which continue the High Performance standards into the inside. For a superior look, choose from the AC Schnitzer gear knob with digital gear display, an illuminated leather gear knob and the Aluminium "Black Line“ gear knob. The AC Schnitzer "Black Line" aluminium handbrake handle, aluminium pedal set and foot rest, AC Schnitzer keyholder and velours foot mats reinforce the feeling that driving pleasure simply can't get better than after the "AC Schnitzer treatment".

AC Schnitzer 2-Series

[golf_234]

Like where this is going. Definitely on the right track, more aggressive body lines needed (bulges I think will be slightly more pronounced), and wider rear tires, with fender vents likely I would say. Loving the direction though.

[david.orr]

Besides the obvious - front bar trapezoid, wheel arches etc, nice to have a more aggressive/different rear diffuser. Stock rear panels as-is already look very 'sedanish' and conservative.

[mvallido]

Nice quad exhaust and suspension set up. Already seeing the unlimited potential of the M235i (mods)

[one1er]

SH...........T!!! Looks horrible!!! The rims, cambers...hate it! I've seen much much much better from other companies!

[TIMSGT]

I'm kinda 50/50 on this one. The front looks more aggressive. The lower stance makes the profile look good, but I'm just not a fan of the wheels. And I like the rear except for the cover piece over the tailpipes. To each their own I guess.

[Michael Putz]

Nice one

[alz0rz]

I'm curious about their tuning.

[SOM3]

I dig this. I hope they make that kind of front lip and diffuser for M3/4.

[dan99]

I like it, not overly done

[ilya335]

Will ACS ever re-design their wheels? Or will they just keep slapping the same wheel on every model. It's pretty played out...

[VMRWheels]

Very nice One of my favorite 2-series yet

[///MCFC]

the lip spoiler looks awesome, but it is just glued on and costs $2k!

[chris82]

The front is funny looking, maybe it's the insane camber

[mikeyymonster]

I think it looks pretty clean. However, I feel that adding quad exhaust tips to a car that doesn't originally have it cheapens the car as it's trying to make it look like something that it's not.

[therealm3]

Originally Posted by Chrisar82

The front is funny looking, maybe it's the insane camber

I love the negative front camber! i bet that thing turns in so much better now. I'd like to know how they got that much cause the strut towers look like they are stock from the pics (no caber plates visible).

[JEllis]

A return to form for ACS. I hope they keep up the good work.

[hipvspec]

Don't want to ask dumb questions, but what are those red lines in front of the rear wheel on the first side profile pic?

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by BimmerEngineer

[I would] buy an "is" badge and remove the "i" part and stick the "s" on the rear next to 235 and call it a 235s all day or just leave it as an "is"....

So, essentially, you'd make it into something that it's not.

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Lazee 1

I think it looks pretty clean. However, I feel that adding quad exhaust tips to a car that doesn't originally have it cheapens the car as it's trying to make it look like something that it's not.

The same exhaust will be available with a single 90mm tailpipe each side as on the M135i:

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by therealm3

I love the negative front camber! i bet that thing turns in so much better now. I'd like to know how they got that much cause the strut towers look like they are stock from the pics (no caber plates visible).

This car had camber plates fitted as it was set up for a racetrack test by German magazine Auto Bild.

[serge]

ACS, the most overpriced tuner ever. You don't want to know how much they charge you for a tune, outdated wheels, lowering springs and stickers. Think 5 figures...