If you put all those Lamborghini and Ferrari police cars apart, this AC Schnitzer BMW 428i is a spectacular police car! Besides the AC Schnitzer's engine and styling upgrades, the part we love the most is definitely the livery!
The car was recently introduced by the German Vehicle Tuners Association at the Essen Show part of the TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative. The 428i features the AC Schnitzer tuning package for the new BMW 4 Series which boosts its output from 245 Hp to 294 hp. More details in the press release after the jump.
Press release
"Only serious and safe tuning will bring the driving fun you want!" Under this motto, the Association of German Vehicle Tuners (VDAT) launches a special concept car every year. In 2013, BMW AG is a partner in the Association's "TUNE IT! SAFE!" initiative, which is supported by the Police and the Federal Ministry for Transport, Construction and Road Development. The Aachen-based BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer was responsible for most areas of tuning in the BMW 428i Coupé.
As in the previous four years, a police vehicle was professionally modified for the campaign.
The AC Schnitzer "ACS4 2.8i Coupé" based on the BMW 428i Coupé shows that safe tuning is far from boring. VDAT-member AC Schnitzer has upgraded the 2.8i engine to 216 kW/294 HP and 420 Nm. The police vehicle now accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, capable of even the fastest pursuit.
An acoustic and visual highlight is the AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer of stainless steel with the new chromed "Evo Racing" tailpipe trims.
The latest AC Schnitzer Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels in 9.0J x 21" are fitted with "Ventus S1evo" tyres in 245/30 ZR 21 91Y from TUNE IT! SAFE! chief sponsor Hankook. The low, safe road position is ensured by the AC Schnitzer racing suspension, adjustable in compression and rebound stages, from the Aachen company. Front spoiler, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and rear roof spoiler complete the aerodynamic conversion.
In the interior, the guardians of law and order can enjoy aluminium pedals, foot rest and "Black Line" handbrake handle, and the new key holder. Velours floor mats complete the interior styling. The concept car impressively demonstrates large parts of the AC Schnitzer tuning range, all of which are available commercially and of course TÜV-approved.
To make the BMW visually into a "true" police car, TUNE IT! SAFE! partner FOLIATEC provided the official film decor, and Hella the special signalling system RTK 7.
The TUNE IT! SAFE! campaign vehicle makes an essential contribution to the fight against illegal and unsafe tuning and counterfeiting. It will be presented for the first time at the Essen Motor Show on the VDAT stand No. F 104 in Hall 10 from 29th November to 8th December 2013. After that, it can be seen at many other shows, exhibitions and events throughout Germany.
The TUNE IT! SAFE! 428i Coupé by AC Schnitzer is no pure show car however: it is fully usable, and has been optimised in many areas. For example, the performance upgrade has improved the CO2 value per HP, and the efficiency of the engine has been optimised. The forged alloys Type VIII reduce the rotary forces by a perceptible 100 kg, which in conjunction with the height-adjustable racing suspension, ensures significantly improved driving qualities. We call this Efficient Performance by AC Schnitzer.
Basic Vehicle: BMW 428i (F32)
Engine: AC Schnitzer performance upgrade
for BMW 428i with 180 kW/245 HP to 216 kW/294 HP
Maximum Speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited)
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 5.7 seconds
Acceleration from vom 80 – 180 km/h: 12,7 Sekunden
AC Schnitzer engine optics
Exhaust: AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with 2 chromed
"Racing Evo" tailtrims in right / left combination
Suspension: AC Schnitzer racing suspension, adjustable bump and rebound
incl. lowering approx. 25 mm
Aerodynamics: AC Schnitzer front spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear spoiler
AC Schnitzer rear diffuser (for cars with M-Technik)
Interior: AC Schnitzer aluminium handbrake handle, "Black Line"
AC Schnitzer aluminium gear knob "Black Line"
AC Schnitzer aluminium pedal set
AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest
AC Schnitzer key holder
AC Schnitzer floor mats, velours
Wheel/Tyre Set: Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels BiColor
front: 9,0 x 21" with tyres Hankook Ventus S1evo in 245/30 R 21
rear: 9,0 x 21" with tyres Hankook Ventus S1evo in 245/30 R 21
Light: Hella: latest signalling system of the Police "RTK 7"
Decor: FOLIATEC: official Police stickering
[source: AC Schnitzer]
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