AC Schnitzer BMW X1

The BMW X1 is the latest welcome addition to the compact vehicles segment, and brings the characteristic BMW "Driving Pleasure" to this class. AC Schnitzer BMW X1 celebrates its world premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

The BMW X1 is available with choice of a 6-cylinder petrol engine and three 4-cylinder diesel power plants. Here again, AC Schnitzer is setting totally new standards for driving pleasure in the premium compact segment. The BMW X1 xDrive23d has been upgraded from a 150 kW/204 HP diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo and Common Rail injection to 240 HP. The 2.0 d and 1.8 d units in the BMW X1 also feature Common Rail injection and a turbocharger, and with the AC Schnitzer tuning package achieve 210 and 171 HP respectively. Naturally, the power upgrades are available for both the sDrive and xDrive versions. The AC Schnitzer engine styling including capacity logo is available for vehicles with and without performance upgrade.

Acoustically, the sporting driving experience is enhanced by the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer for the petrol BMW X1 xDrive 28i. Visual elegance is provided by the chromed "Racing" tailpipe trim which is also available for all other models.

The superb driving behaviour of the BMW X1 with its focus on agility, precision and handling is the direct result of the sophisticated suspension technology used on the extremely solid body structure. AC Schnitzer has built on this and with its suspension spring kit and an aluminium strut brace, ensures the perfect balance between sporting performance and driving comfort.

The AC Schnitzer aerodynamics package is far more than mere decoration, although it harmonises effectively in the overall concept. The front spoiler and rear skirt extension, in combination with the rear roof spoiler, improve downforce and ensure additional ground adhesion. Engine bay venting is optimised by the AC Schnitzer Bonnet Vents. These are enhanced further with chromed centre webs available as an option. In aesthetic terms, the AC Schnitzer aerodynamic conversion emphasises the expressive styling and reveals to the observer on first glance the universal sporting ambitions of the AC Schnitzer BMW X1.

Impressive design elements also lend a sporting and youthful note to the interior of the AC Schnitzer BMW X1. These elements include silver "Exclusiv" carbon interior trim, illuminated leather gear knob, aluminium gear knobs with or without digital gear display, "Black Line" aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium handbrake handle and pedal set, foot rests and velours foot mats.

The finishing touch comes from a set of attractive wheels, so the BMW X1 retains its stylish appearance not only on twisty or changing terrain, but also outside a fashionable cafe. An ideal choice is the brand-new Type VIII wheel in 19". The new wheel with its 5 double spokes in BiColor Finish is an evolution of the well-known Type VI wheel, and complements perfectly the styling language of the BMW X1. AC Schnitzer Type IV wheels in silver or in BiColor in 18, 19 or 20 inch, together with the Type VI rim in 18", complete the range available for the BMW X1.

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Dealing with power as well as drivetrain, AC Schnitzer offers an upgrading on both the sDrive and xDrive versions of the BMW X1, alittle to mention have been a 2.0 d, 1.8 d, as well as the xDrive23d diesel engine. To orchestrate, a X1 eng ine brook venting is optimized by the AC Schnitzer Carp Vents, enhanced serve with chromed centre webs accessible as an option. A AC Schnitzer additionally includes genius logo for the engine styling with or but opening upgrading, and suspension spring kit with aluminum strut brace.

The interior styling of a BMW X1 by AC Schnitzer includes china “Exclusiv” carbon interior trim, bright tannedhide rigging doorknob, aluminium gear knobs with or but digital rigging display, “Black Line” aluminium cover for the i-Drive complement controller, aluminium handbrake handle and pedal set, feet rests and velours feet mats.

For finishing, the set of attractive AC Schnitzer Type IV wheels in china or in BiColor in 18, 19 or 20 inch, together with a Sort VI edge in 18?, finish the range available for a BMW X1. The AC Schnitzer additionally offers the chromed “Racing” tailpipe trim which is available for all models, and in development is a AC Schnitzer sports back silencer for the motor-fuel X1 xDrive 28i.