2011 AC Schnitzer Concept Review 99d

AC Schnitzer Concept 99d produces only 99g/km of CO2 - which is nothing less than the standard vehicle BMW currently available.

And yet, driving pleasure guaranteed thanks to 190 hp / 140 kW. The 99D accelerates from 0 to 100 in an electrifying 6.9 s and a top speed of 235 km / h - a vehicle with all the sporting genes, in fact, a true AC Schnitzer. And with a fuel consumption of just 3.8 liters of diesel per 100 km.

So how does this Concept Car AC Schnitzer can reach these low figures? AC Schnitzer calls the combination of characteristics of effective implementation.

2011 AC Schnitzer Concept 99d

"Pleasure is the engine!" This applies not only to BMW engineers, but also - and especially - the tuning specialist AC Schnitzer.

Diesel engine and transmission matching

A diesel engine in a BMW Z4, and the most effective currently available from BMW. It comes from the 320d EfficientDynamics. And of course, now that power has been optimized to specialists Aachen to 190 hp and 420 Nm of torque (standard 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: 163 HK).

2011 AC Schnitzer Concept 99d

Savings of 230 kg

Elegant lightweight coupe shows what is technically possible today. Source of energy is an example of light-ion battery instead of the usual lead-acid battery. Your continued use of lightweight materials like carbon, magnesium, titanium, and has obtained significant savings for the internal equipment. So it is lighter than any current standard of BMW.

ABT Audi AS4 2005 Review

There is hardly a car that has been talked about so much this year as he was on the Audi A4 DTM in its debut (Championship German touring car) the best-selling titles won in the championship driver, team and brand Touring car of Europe's most popular series to come first. It's a matter of course that Abt Sportsline sets a high value on good design sportiness, dynamism and strong at the street version of the company limousine Kempten will present the results to the Essen Motor Show with AS4.

ABT Audi AS4 2005

The Audi A4 from Ingolstadt was already born with a dynamic line management. The use of the body made of premium add-on parts, Abt Sportsline has demonstrated this online management talent. Thus, a marked front grill and front lip spoiler developed Abt AS4 corresponding to an expression also friendly and aggressive facial. This look continues to the Abt side skirts and rear, where the AS4 is equipped with a rear spoiler and rear skirt. In addition to the optical parts sports add-on has also improved the contact pressure and thus a more stable ride.

ABT Audi AS4 2005

The driver will appreciate this, it is also the power, the engineers have done their work is the so-called "volume model" from Ingolstadt. Originally, the 2.0 TDI engine made 140 hp (103 kW) at under the hood, but when the energy management in Kempten a total of 170 hp (125 bhp), can be measured. Chip Tuning for a complete Abt Sportsline, which allows this jump also lead to significant improvement to meet the behavior of the power source. The appropriate sound comes from Abt rear muffler pipes chrome four extremities and necessary security Abt sport brake system.

ABT Audi AS4 2005

The optimum contact with the road is an important fact when possessing so much power - Abt Sportsline has two main components: the Abt SP1 sports wheel in noble titanium design and a size of 8.5 x 19-inch Dunlop tires and the corresponding . Tire maker is not only a partner in the champion team Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline DTM, but also tuning in business.

The package for the Abt AS4 is complemented by a shift lever and the marked Abt emblem on the back and hood.