BMW X6 M by AC Schnitzer: First Look

Jay Williams - 19/May/2010

Aachen, Germany - Established in 1987, tuning company AC Schnitzer are famous for tuning BMW and MINI cars.

The latest project from the German company is a performance and styling package for the BMW X6 M.

On the performance side of things the company offer a sports exhaust and Vmax delimiter, which means no more 250km/h speed restriction.

Styling upgrades include an AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with two chromed "Sports Trim" tailpipe in a right/left combination, carbon fibre AC Schnitzer engine styling.

Also included are a new front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, rear wing, rear diffuser and chromed front grille.

As an option, customers can add carbon Bonnet Vents with a chromed centre web to complete the sporty look.

A standout feature of the styling package is the optional AC Schnitzer Bonnet Top made from carbon fibre with a plexiglass window which makes the engine permanently visible.

AC Schnitzer has adapted the FALCON wheel arch extensions so that the BMW body gains an extra 40 mm width each side.

The wheelarches of the X6 M by AC Schnitzer can be filled with 20", 22" or massive 23" AC Schnitzer wheels with a variety of colours, finishes and tyres to choose from.

The interior gets an instrument panel conversion - speedo and rev counter with AC Schnitzer logo with a top speed reading 360km/h, white dials, red pointers and red lighting.

Carbon fibre interior trim, AC Schnitzer steering wheel, AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium pedal set, and velour foot mats, round out the interior package.

There has been no word on pricing or final performance figures.

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