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With all the tuning programs being added to the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, it seemed a little odd that AC Schnitzer - one of the best BMW tuners on the planet - still hadn’t come out with anything for the baby M. Turns out, they were just waiting for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to introduce their first project for the 1-Series M Coupe. Well, Frankfurt has come and we finally have an idea on the aftermarket work AC Schnitzer did on the 1-Series M Coupe. Their new package has a mix of just about everything you can look for in a tuning program. Aerodynamic additions offer plenty of stylized improvements while performance and handling modifications ratcheted up the car’s already impressive powertrain and suspension set-up. There’s a lot to love about AC Schnitzer’s first take on the 1-Series M Coupe. Kind of makes us think long and hard on if it’s going to be worth our hard-earned money. More on the BMW 1-Series M Coupe by AC Schnitzer after the jump. Exterior and Interior Visually speaking, the package offers aerodynamic upgrades that include a new front lip, a new rear diffuser, a roof spoiler, a chromed front grille, and a new set of light alloy wheels that can be had in a variety of sizes and designs.  Inside the car, AC Schnitzer added a "Valencia Orange" trim to go with plenty of new details, including a leather gear shift cover, an illuminated leather gear knob with a digital display, an aluminum "Black Line" gear knob, an aluminum handbrake handle, an alloy pedal set, foot rest, and velour floor mats. Performance At first, it was reported that the AC Schnitzer-tuned 1-Series M Coupe didn’t come with any performance improvements. Turns out, that wasn’t the case. Thanks to a remapped ECU unit, as well as a race-tuned suspension and more powerful brakes, the 1-Series M Coupe is now capable of producing 394 horsepower and 413 lb/ft of torque, a significant increase from the standard model’s 340-horsepower and 332 lb/ft of torque. The result of the engine modification is a car that can now hit 0-62 mh in 4.7 seconds - two-tenths faster than the regular 1-Series M Coupe - with a new top speed of 186 mph. Brakes and Suspension To improve the suspension and brakes, AC Schnitzer developed a new suspension kit that allowed the car’s overall ride height to be lowered by either 10 or 20 mm. As for the brakes, the German tuner installed a new high-performance and lightweight brake system that features internally vented brake discs - 380 x 35mm on the front and 355 x 32mm on the rear - to go with six-piston fixed calipers at the front and four-piston fixed calipers at the back. Pricing Pricing for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe by AC Schnitzer has yet to be announced, but expect it to be significantly higher than the $47,000 sticker attached to the standard 1-Series M Coupe. Competition Over the past few months, aftermarket tuning companies have rolled out their own programs for the popular baby M coupe. Each come with their own distinctions separate from the rest, including impressive works done by Kelleners Sport, Manhart Racing, and APP Europe, to name a few. However, if you prefer a tuning company that knows more about BMW vehicles than just about anybody else on the planet, nobody does it better than AC Schnitzer.  New aerodynamic additions on the front makes the car look more appealing Robust power boost Ac Schnitzer work adds tremendous credibility No pricing yet Car’s popularity has given birth to plenty of programs It’s doesn’t have the most powerful performance improvements 18 comments: BMW 1-Series M Coupe by AC Schnitzer It is just that I like the style of this car. It has simple color but its good to eye. Well, for me, it is more elegant and impressive wearing a black paint.
 I like the style of this car. Simple color but its good to eye. I like the wheels and the style of the rims and the hoods is also looks great.
 I think BMW needs to enhance more the detailing of their cars, because sorry to say, but I can’t see the impressive exterior that I usually see on the other cars but good thing in this car, is that it had a comfortable interior. c
 It looks big and giant car though it is not. Well it is more elegant and impressive wearing a black paint. And as of its performance its compromising and I love the improvements.
 Very lowered bumper. I love the concept and features of this car. The performance of BMW 1-series M coupe is great. The parts like rims is great and the thin rims. And the interior parts of this car looks great the wheel design is unique.
 I like the interior part of this car. The color combinations of this car are really great. Red and black is good for me.
 I’m impressed with the aerodynamic upgrades of it, but still it didn’t have the most powerful performance improvements but the interior is looks like so cozy and relaxing.
 I like the style of this car. Simple color but its good to eye. I like the wheels and the style of the rims and also the hoods is great.
 This BMW 1-Series M coupe is really have the looks of angst, aggressive and an awesome car. This series will really stand out when it comes in looks, no doubt for that.
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01.17.2012 @ 02:12