The AC Schnitzer Z4 is a thoroughbred roadster which combines all technical and aesthetic characteristics. On the track, cruising the country lanes or in the city - wherever you go, it's at home.
For the power plant of the most powerful variant, the BMW Z4 3.0i a supercharger performance upgrade is already "in the pipeline". A development achieved in close collaboration with the BMW Motorsport Team Schnitzer. The heart of the upgrade is a turbine supercharger which thanks its toothed belt drive allows almost noiseless running. Only in the upper speed ranges is the characteristic compressor note - totally desirably! - produced.
The design of this supercharger means it only needs 38.000 rpm to achieve a boost pressure of 0.35 bar. This increases the output to a stately 295 HP / 217 kW and brings the maximum torque up by 80 Nm.
The scope of supply of the C30 performance upgrade also includes the full stainless steel sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipe trim in the new racing design and a modified control unit program. Even without the engine tuning we recommend fitting the sports rear silencer which optimises gas flow and hence response behaviour.
We further adapt for the manual BMW Z4 3.0i Short Shift sports transmission. To ensure safe control over the driving power of the new BMW Z4 at all times, a special brake kit for the front axle is in development.
In extensive tests a complete suspension concept has been developed which consists of the sports suspension, special anti-roll bar kit and the racing strut brace. The complete concept, the components of which can also be fitted individually, ensures sporting handling while retaining the high standard of driving comfort.
The suspension concept includes Type II and Type III alloys and racing rims in multipiece design up to the dimension 8.5J x 19" offset 43 with tyres 235/35 R 19 on the front and 9.0J x 19" offset 37 with tyres 265/30 R 19 on the rear. The high technichal standards we set for our products are also evident from the bodystyling. The front part is enhanced by an exciting design of front spoiler attached to the standard front skirt. And it realises even more downforce on the front axle. The smooth connection between the front and rear is created by the side skirts adapted to the contours of the Z4.
Particularly eye-catching are the deflectors with integral indicators, which with their chromed ribs give a totally new appearance. With the two-piece rear wing also totally new accents are set.
The overall appearance is rounded off by the rear skirt, which integrates the exhaust harmoniously and gives the vehicle a far more powerful look.
Exclusivity is the watchword in the cockpit of the AC Schnitzer Z4 roadster: as well as a silver carbon-fibre interior, matching door sill trims and an airbag sports steering wheel, the accents are set by the aluminium accessories. Choose from the pedal set with matching footrest, the handbrake handle and a gear knob. For automatics we are currently developing a carbon-fibre selector. Last but not least, foot mats are available in high quality velours with the AC Schnitzer logo.
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