A little bit of this and a little bit of that makes for a good drive.
AC Schnitzer has just unveiled their new upgrade range for the F36-generation BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, thus catching a part of the four-door coupe wave that’s taking the automotive world. The new upgrades won’t yield out-of-this-world performance, but they all have just the right amount of sport and fun to make the gasoline and diesel variants much more exciting.
Both the oil-burners and gasoline sipping engines gain a healthy dose of power thanks to the AC Schnitzer tunes with optional intercooler (gasoline only). The 420i and 428i go from 184- and 245-horsepower up to 245- and 294-horsepower, respectively. The range-topping 435i goes from 306 ponies up to 360. On the diesel side, the 420d gets bumped up to 218-horsepower while the 430d pumps out 309-horsepower with the tune. The top-dog 435d goes from 313-horsepower stock up to a torquey 360 horsepower. In addition to the engine tunes, all variants can be given a new AC Schnitzer muffler with chromed tailpipes in “Racing Evo”, “Racing”, and “Sport” trims.
A hallmark of almost all BMWs are their superb weight balance and handling capabilities. AC Schnitzer is able to improve upon the driver-centric dynamics of the 4-Series Gran Coupe thanks to three different suspension kits. For the mild enthusiast, there’s the AC Schnitzer spring kit that lowers the front axle by 15-25 mm and the rear by 10-25 mm. An AC Schnitzer sports suspension sharpens things up more with a 10-25 mm lowering of the front axle and 5-15 mm lowering at the rear. The most nimble option for the 4-Series Gran Coupe is the AC Schnitzer racing suspension with adjustable bound and rebound settings with a 30-40 mm lowering up front and 25-40 mm reduction at the rear.
These three different suspension options can be paired up with four types of AC Schnitzer wheels for a greater range of customization. The top-model in the range are the Type VIII BiColor forged wheels in sizes ranging from 8.5 x 19 to 9.0 x 21. The BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe can also be fitted with Type VIII in BiColor Black, Silver, or Anthracite, Type IV wheels in Silver or BiColor Black, or Type IV wheels in BiColor Black with 18-, 19-, and 20-inch diameters with corresponding tires.
That’s not all when it comes to the exterior, though. A new front spoiler and rear diffuser combo are tailored for cars with or without the M-Technik packages while both gain carbon mirror covers and rear skirt protection foiling. The M-Technik cars can also benefit from a new chrome front grille as well.
Inside, the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe can be fitted with new AC Schnitzer goodies that add to the overall sporty nature of the German four-door coupe. Aluminum can be fitted throughout with a new handbrake handle (Black Line), gear knob (Black Line), pedal set, and foot rest. A leather gear knob with illuminated display or version with a digital display can be installed as well. The final touches are a new AC Schnitzer key holder and soft velour floor mats.
All of the new AC Schnitzer upgrades are available for the F36 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe as individual accessories for all of the gasoline and diesel-powered variants. Pricing has not been released.
AC Schnitzer BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Specifications
Engine:
-BMW 420i with 135 kW/184 HP to 180 kW/245 HP (export version)
-BMW 428i with 180 kW/245 HP to 216 kW/294 HP
-BMW 435i with 225 kW/306 HP to 265 kW/360 HP
-BMW 420d with 135 kW/184 HP to 160 kW/218 HP
-BMW 430d with 190 kW/258 HP to 227 kW/309 HP
-BMW 435d with 230 kW/313 HP to 264 kW/360 HP
-AC Schnitzer intercooler (for petrol cars)
-AC Schnitzer engine optics
Exhaust:
-AC Schnitzer silencer, with 2 chromed
-“Racing Evo” tail trims in right / left combination or
-“Racing” tail trims in right / left combination or
-“Sport” tail trims in right / left combination
-AC Schnitzer tail trim, chromed “Racing Evo”
-AC Schnitzer tail trim, chromed “Racing”
-AC Schnitzer tail trim, chromed “Sport”, Ø 90 mm
Suspension:
-AC Schnitzer spring kits, lowering front approx. 15 – 25 mm, rear 10 – 25 mm.
-AC Schnitzer sports suspension incl. lowering front approx. 10 – 25 mm, rear approx. 5 – 15 mm.
-AC Schnitzer racing suspension, adjustable in bump and rebound incl. lowering front 30 – 40 mm, rear 25 – 40 mm.
Aerodynamics:
-AC Schnitzer front spoiler (for cars without M-Technik)
-AC Schnitzer front spoiler (for cars with M-Technik)
-AC Schnitzer front grille, chromed (for cars with M-Technik)
-AC Schnitzer rear diffuser (for cars with M-Technik)
-AC Schnitzer rear diffuser (for cars without M-Technik)
-AC Schnitzer mirror cover, carbon
-AC Schnitzer rear skirt protection foil
Interior:
-AC Schnitzer aluminum handbrake handle, “Black Line”
-AC Schnitzer gear knob with digital display
-AC Schnitzer leather gear knob, illuminated
-AC Schnitzer aluminum gear knob “Black Line”
-AC Schnitzer aluminum pedal set
-AC Schnitzer aluminum foot rest
-AC Schnitzer key holder
-AC Schnitzer floor mats, velour
Wheels and Tires:
Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels BiColor:
front: 8,5J x 19“ with tires 225/40 R 19
rear: 8,5J x 19“ with tires 255/35 R 19
front: 9,0 x 21″ with tires 245/30 R 21
rear: 9,0 x 21″ with tires 245/30 R 21
Type VIII Wheels BiColor Black, Silver or Anthracite:
front: 8,5 x 18″ with tires 225/45 R 18
rear: 8,5 x 18″ with tires 225/45 R 18
front: 8,5 x 19″ with tires 225/40 R 19
rear: 8,5 x 19″ with tires 255/35 R 19
front: 8,5 x 20″ with tires 225/35 R 20
rear: 8,5 x 20″ with tires 255/30 R 20
Type IV Wheels Silver or BiColor Black:
front: 8,5 x 18″ with tires 225/45 R 18
rear: 8,5 x 18″ with tires 225/45 R 18
front: 8,5 x 19″ with tires 225/40 R 19
rear: 8,5 x 19″ with tires 255/35 R 19
Type IV Wheels BiColor Black:
front: 9,0J x 20″ with tires 225/35 R 20
rear: 9,0J x 20“ with tires 255/30 R 20
AC Schnitzer BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Gallery
Source: AC Schnitzer
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