BMW M3 Touring Gets 610-HP Tune, Aero Body Kit from AC Schnitzer
Story by Anthony Alaniz
The new front splitter increases downforce by 88 pounds at 124 mph.
The BMW M3 is still an icon among enthusiasts and tuners alike. After years of clamoring by fans, the automaker finally made a wagon variant for the first time, and aftermarket specialists were quick to tune it. AC Schnitzer is the latest, giving both the M3 Touring and sedan a makeover.
The aftermarket specialist offers the M3’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with two tunes. The first increases the output to 590 horsepower (434 kilowatts) and 553 pound-feet (750 Newton-meters) of torque. The second one increases horsepower to 610 (454 kW) with the same amount of torque. However, AC Schnitzer tweaked more than just the powertrain.
AC’s spring kit lowers the M3’s front end by 0.59 to 0.79 inches (15 to 20 millimeters). However, customers can also get the RS coil over setup. The tuner offers the M3 Touring and sedan with either the AC3 lightweight forged wheels or the AC1 20-inch light-alloy ones finished in silver/anthracite or anthracite. The AC3s are available in either silver/anthracite or anthracite/silver.
