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BMW M6, to quote the builder, is "not a race car,
not a luxury coupé - but both."
The concept of combining two excellent cars in one model has
already been successfully implemented by the BMW engineers in
the M5. And to prove the fact that this concept can be refined
further, the AC Schnitzer interpretation of the BMW M5, the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport, celebrated
its premiere at the IAA 2005, presenting the new AC Schnitzer
design line for BMW M-vehicles. Now it's a question of adapting
this new design line for the BMW M6.
To give the M6 a more powerful voice and at the same time optimise
the response behaviour and gas throughput, the new fully stainless
steel rear silencer system "Sports Trim" has been adapted accordingly
for the M6.
The next step facing the engineers was to improve the driving
dynamics. Thanks to a suspension spring kit which lowers the
M6 by around 25 mm and hence lowers the centre of gravity -
above all in conjunction with the front axle strut brace of
aluminium and the special antiroll bar kit - not only are perceptibly
higher cornering speeds possible but the safety reserves, e.g.
on fast load changes, are perceptibly increased.
The AC Schnitzer engineers have fitted the M6 with racing rims
and alloy wheels in various designs and sizes. As one-piece
monoblock variants, Type III and Type IV wheels are available
in sizes 8.5J x 19" and 9.5J x 19". Even more exclusive are
the AC Schnitzer racing rims Type III and Type IV, which have
been tested in various dimensions from 19" through 20" and in
the top version even up to size 9.0J or 10.0J x 21".
The absolute highlight in the AC Schnitzer wheel range is the
new "Forged Wheel". This alloy forged wheel with bicolour finish
- i.e. partly polished, partly painted surface - achieves what
appears contradictory in principle: Reduction in weight with
simultaneously maximum wheel diameters and widths. The AC Schnitzer
engineers and designers achieve this masterpiece with the "Forged
Wheel", the design of which - although unmistakeably revealing
its kinship with the Type IV alloy - remains totally unique.
The "Forged Wheel" is available for the BMW M6 in sizes 9.0J
x 20" and 10.0J x 20" and is fitted with tyres sizes 245/35
R 20 on the front and 285/30 R 20 on the rear.
The weight of the front wheel here is just approx. 10 kg and
the rear wheel 10.8 kg. We recommend high performance tyres
from Continental and Michelin.
The high quality aerodynamic concept of the ACS5 Sport, apart
from the rear roof spoiler, was also adapted for the ACS6 Sport.
It consists of carbon front flippers which as an option can
be linked to the front spoiler via an aluminium strut braces.
The front is finished with the new AC Schnitzer chrome front
grille which gives the BMW M6 a retro look and at the same time
provides the high air requirements of the BMW V10 power plant.
The vehicle rear is enhanced with the one-piece rear spoiler
and a carbon rear diffusor integrated into the rear. In combination,
all aerodynamic aids ensure increased downforce on the BMW M6
to give a perceptibly more stable vehicle.
For the inside, a carbon interior is available in titanium "Exclusive",
a 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel or velours foot mats,
together with the characteristic AC Schnitzer aluminium pedals
and foot rests or the handbrake handle.
The new development of an aluminium cover for the controller
of the BMW "i-Drive system" in the style of the Type IV wheel
provides the finishing touch.
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