Great to see a power upgrade reflash for the BMW M4 from AC Schnitzer – with a jump up to 510-horsepower feeling like it was aching to break free from the factory M4 from day one.
The second excellent upgrade from AC Schnitzer to the powertrain? A variety of sport exhausts to make the M4’s turbocharged six really howl at the moon like a 24-hour Nurburgring racecar.
The rear wing is a love-or-hate type of thing, but closely matches the production 2016 M4 GTS aero kit BMW is likely to apply to the rumored track version of this hot supercoupe.
AC Schnitzer BMW M4
“Man, Machine & More” – The M4 by AC Schnitzer
Aachen-based tuning experts open new dimensions in the field of motorsport power
Man, machine & more – The tuning experts at AC Schnitzer have given the BMW M4 with Motorsport power a further kick of energy. Once again, the Aachen-based tuning specialists have shown that there’s still no upper limit to power and sporting performance.
To build up the muscle power of the BMW M4, AC Schnitzer has provided a performance upgrade from 431 to 510 hp, at a glance under the bonnet with the AC Schnitzer engine styling shows. A sports catalyst (export version) is currently in preparation, and will reduce the thermal load on the turbocharger and exhaust manifold together with the back pressure.
After a visit to the Aachen workshops, the powerful energy combustion is also revealed in the exhaust of the M4. The AC Schnitzer twin silencer with and without sound pipe (export version), with two “Racing Evo Carbon“ tailpipe trims in right/left combination (in preparation) or with two “Sport“ tailpipe trims on each side, provides the sound which makes the heart of every tuning fan beat faster: power and sporting performance in its purest forms.
And what can’t be heard must be felt. With the AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit (lowering by around 25-30 mm at the front and 10-15 mm at the rear), or with the racing suspension adjustable in compression and rebound, including lowering of 30-40 mm at the front and around 30 mm at the rear, it’s clear to every sporting M4 driver that the true racing feeling can only come from Aachen. And can be enhanced by choosing products from the aerodynamic package:
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AC Schnitzer carbon front spoiler elements, carbon rear diffuser, carbon mirror covers, rear roof spoiler, carbon rear wing (in preparation) and AC Schnitzer rear skirt protective film provide optimum performance which is also reflected in style.
The stylish and functional theme continues into the interior design: AC Schnitzer aluminium pedal set and foot rests, AC Schnitzer keyholder, gear knob with digital gear display, illuminated leather gear knob or aluminium “Black Line“ gear knob, aluminium “Black Line“ handbrake handle, aluminium cover for the iDrive controller and velours floor mats are available to adapt the interior of the vehicle to its powerful performance and sporting elegance.
The tuning package by AC Schnitzer is completed with a complementary wheel range for the motorsport enthusiast. Type VIII Forged Alloys, Racing Forged Wheels and Alloy Rims in BiColor black, silver or anthracite, Type V Forged Wheels in BiColor or anthracite, and Type IV Rims in BiColor black, are available up to size 21 inch with corresponding tyres, to make man and machine into something more: an unbeatable team.
Overview for Press Release No 18/2014
Engine: AC Schnitzer performance upgrade
for M4 with 317 kW/431 HP/550 Nm to 375 kW/510 HP/645 Nm
AC Schnitzer sports catalyst (Export version) – in preparation
Exhaust: AC Schnitzer twin silencer, each with two
“Sport” tailtrims in right / left combination or
“Racing Evo Carbon” tailtrims in right / left combination – in preparation
AC Schnitzer twin silencer and soundpipe, each with two
“Sport” tailtrims in right / left combination or
“Racing Evo Carbon” tailtrims right / left combination – in preparation
AC Schnitzer twin silencer and soundpipe (export version), each with two
“Sport” tailtrims in right / left combination or
“Racing Evo Carbon” tailtrims right / left combination – in preparation
AC Schnitzer “Sport” tailtrims in right / left combination (4 pieces)
Suspension: AC Schnitzer spring kit,
lowering: front: approx. 25 – 30 mm / rear: approx. 10 – 15 mm
AC Schnitzer racing suspension, adjustable in bump and rebound,
incl. lowering: front: approx. 30 – 40 mm / rear: approx. 30 mm
Aerodynamics: AC Schnitzer carbon front spoiler elements
AC Schnitzer carbon rear diffuser
AC Schnitzer carbon mirror covers
AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler
AC Schnitzer carbon rear wing (in preparation)
AC Schnitzer rear skirt protection foil
Interior: AC Schnitzer aluminium pedal set
AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest
AC Schnitzer gear knob with digital display
AC Schnitzer leather gear knob, illuminated
AC Schnitzer aluminium gear knob, “Black Line”
AC Schnitzer aluminium handbrake handle “Black Line”
AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for BMW’s own i Drive-Controller
AC Schnitzer floor mats, velours
Overview for Press Release No 18/2014
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Wheel-/Tyre Sets: Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels
front 8,5J x 19″ offset 15 with tyres 255/35 R 19
rear 9,5J x 19″ offset 23 with tyres 275/35 R 19
front 9,0J x 21″ offset 22 with tyres 245/30 R 21
rear 10,0J x21″ offset 37,5 with tyres 295/25 R 21
front 9,0J x 21″ offset 22 with tyres 245/30 R 21
rear 10,0J x 21″ offset 37,5 with tyres 295/25 R 21
Type VIII Wheels BiColor Black, Silver or Anthracite
Vorne 8,5J x 19″ offset 15 with tyres 255/35 R 19
Hinten 9,5J x 19″ offset 23 with tyres 275/35 R 19
front 8,5J x 20″ offset 15 with tyres 255/30 R 20
rear 10,0J x 20″ offset 34 with tyres 275/40 R 20
Type V Lightweight Forged Wheels BiColor or Anthracite
front 9,0J x 20″ offset 22 with tyres 255/30 R 20
rear 10,0J x 20″ offset 33 with tyres 275/30 R 20
front 8,5J x 19″ offset 15 with tyres 255/35 R 19
rear 9,5J x 19″ offset 21,5 with tyres 275/35 R 19
front 9,0J x 20″ offset 22 with tyres 255/30 R 20
rear 10,0J x 20″ offset 34 with tyres 275/30 R 20
Type VIII Racing Forged Wheels
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