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The BMW X5 is a 4×4 hero especially brilliant at urban terrain, and that calls for different accessories from a conventional off-road-vehicle. With its new range, AC Schnitzer has adapted the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) perfectly to its natural environment. Like its predecessor, the E70 is an extremely agile vehicle despite its size.

With a special undermount front skirt including spoiler corners, AC Schnitzer has achieved a far more dynamic front face. It still retains the large standard air intakes with the striking cross bars, but the lines are drawn visually further down than in the standard version. So the X5 seems to crouch straight onto the tarmac.

The rear end too has been restyled correspondingly, and with the AC Schnitzer rear skirt appears substantially more elegant and more sporting. Behind the perfectly integrated, chromed tailpipe trims in “Racing” style – in the form of a horizontal figure of eight - lies the sonorous exhaust system with two sports rear silencers of V2A special steel. At the front and back, the eye of the beholder is drawn to the suggested protection plate, which lends an aura of off-road daring to everyday life. In the end, you could if you wanted: technically the X5 with its high-tech all-wheel drive is perfect for the small offroad trip.

But the 4×4 technology finally also has a positive effect on driving stability on the road. And really the brand-new AC Schnitzer racing wheels Type VI with bicolor finish and the racing rim Type IV, both available in sizes from 10J x 20″ and 10J x 22″, are much too good for the rough. In sophisticated silver or audacious “Magic Black“, the attractive five-spoke design with the perforated crown is more at home on the boulevards where it perfectly emphasises the nature of the vehicle.

Naturally the AC Schnitzer X5 cuts a striking figure not just at a trot but also at a gallop: where the 3.0 litre diesel with its 235 HP performs well as standard, the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade turns it into a definitive high-power sprinter and high-speed athlete. The imposing output figures are 265 HP/195 kW and 550 Nm.
But it’s particularly difficult to catch the modified X5 through the corners. With its new sports suspension from AC Schnitzer, here the large SAV will show many “wannabe” chasers what’s what. As in all AC Schnitzer suspension components, the set-up shows the skilled hand of Manfred Wollgarten who carried out the extensive tests on the Nürburgring. So when it comes to handling, the new X5 cleverly conceals the fact that with 19 centimetres more length, it’s a whole lot bigger than its predecessor.

The occupants of the X5 however notice the performance from a different aspect. The interior range from AC Schnitzer includes not only a 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel and aluminium pedal set, but also numerous decor elements in carbon or aluminium. The Aachenbased tuner has even designed a new i-Drive controller. In the end, AC Schnitzer always has an eye for attractive details.

Overview for AC Schnitzer ACS5 based on BMW X5
Performance Upgrade:
Performance Upgrade for X5 3.0d; from 173 kW/235 HP and 520 Nm to 195 kW/265 HP and 550 Nm.
Exhaust:
AC Schnitzer sports exhaust system, consisting of 2 sports rear silencers, special steel chromed tailtrims in “Racing“ design.
Chassis:
AC Schnitzer sports suspension
AC Schnitzer spring kit.
Wheels/Tyers
AC Schnitzer Racing Wheels Type VI and
AC Schnitzer Racing Wheels Type IV (in silver or Magic Black) in
front: 10,0J x 20″ offset 33 with tyres 275/40 R 20
rear: 10,0J x 20″ offset 23 with tyres 275/40 R 20
front: 10,0J x 20“ offset 33 with tyres 275/40 R 20
rear: 10,0J x 20“ offset 23 with tyres 315/35 R 20
front: 10,0J x 22“ offset 31 with tyres 285/35 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22“ offset 22 with tyres 285/35 R 22
front: 10,0J x 22“ offset 31 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22“ offset 22 with tyres 295/30 R 22
Bodywork:
AC Schnitzer front spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear skirt

Interior:
AC Schnitzer 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
AC Schnitzer 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel “EVO“
AC Schnitzer steering wheel insert carbon silver “Exclusiv“
AC Schnitzer carbon interior, silver “Exclusiv“
AC Schnitzer door panels, carbon, silver “Exclusiv“
AC Schnitzer aluminium pedals
AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest
AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for i-Drive-System
AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for i-Drive-System “Black Line“
AC Schnitzer velours floor mats.

EMpower

Not liking it. Bumper jaw drop.

BMW_Owner

love that interior

Tycoon

I hate these new wheels from ACS...: