The BMW M3 Touring is one of the brand’s most eagerly-awaited models of recent memory and it hasn’t taken long for AC Schnitzer to work its magic on the car.
As we have come to expect from the German tuner, its upgrades for the M3 Touring encompass both performance and visual changes. Let’s start with the performance modification, shall we?
Much like it has done with the M3 sedan, AC Schnitzer has a tune available for the M3 Touring that increases power from 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque to 582 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm). Should customers want some additional grunt, they can have the car equipped with a 602 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) tune.
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Next, the tuner has developed a performance exhaust system for the M3 Touring that adds new quad exhausts with carbon fiber tailpipes. The suspension has also been upgraded, lowering the ride height at the front by between 15 and 20 mm with the tuner’s standard spring kit. The rear is not lowered. Owners can alternatively opt for the RS coilover suspension with adjustable low speed and high speed compression, rebound, and adjustable lowering settings.
Then we get to the visual changes. These comprise a host of aerodynamic tweaks and start with a black front splitter and canards on either side of the bumper. AC Schnitzer has also added some small deflectors to the hood. Other highlights include revised side skirts, deflectors on the front fenders, a roof spoiler that adds 20 kg (44 lbs) of downforce, and a carbon fiber diffuser.
Two wheel designs are available for the M3 Touring. The first is known as the AC3 and are available in Silver/Anthracite or Anthracite/Silver and measure 20×10 at all four corners. The second option is the AC1 wheels offered in the same colors but with a different spoke design. They too measure 20×10 inches.
Rounding out the upgrades are a series of interior tweaks, including a new sports steering wheel, aluminum paddle shifters, and aluminum pedals.
