AC Schnitzer Shoes Up the New 2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan

To whet our appetite for what's ahead, BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer released photos of the all-new 2011 5-Series sedan (codenamed F10) fitted with the firm's alloy wheel proposals. For now, the German tuner offers four alloy wheel designs in sizes 19- and 20-inches for the Bavarian automaker's premium saloon.

We're pretty sure that it won't be long before AC Schnitzer launches a full tuning program for the new 5er with styling parts and mechanical upgrades, but until then, skip the jump to check out the photo gallery.

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AC Schnitzer Tries to Sport Up the New BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

The new BMW 5-Series GT a.k.a. the Gran Turismo hasn't received the most flattering reviews for its looks from the press and bimmer fans alike, but famed German tuner AC Schnizter is attempting to change all that with the release of a new sport package that contains both cosmetic and mechanical goodies for the Bavarian automaker's luxury crossover.

The styling kit bundles a new front apron, bonnet air vents, side skirts, tail light trim, a rear apron with an integrated diffuser, chrome tail pipes and a wraparound boot lid spoiler plus a variety of alloy wheels in sizes from 19- to 22-inches.

Inside, AC Schnitzer offerings are limited to a unique aluminum cover for the i-Drive controller, special floor mats and an aluminum foot res and pedal set.

For the time being, the only available performance kit is for the 530d and its 3.0-liter straight-six turbo diesel unit that gets bumped from 245HP to 286 horsepower. The tuner's package for the diesel model is complemented by a new engine cover and a sports spring kit.

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Geneva Preview: AC Schnitzer Treats the new BMW X1 SUV

After showing us all sorts of alloy wheel designs for the new BMW X1, AC Schnitzer announced today that it will celebrate the world premiere of its complete tuning package for the Bavarian automaker's compact SUV/Crossover at next month's Geneva Motor Show.

The main event of the German company's tune are the new upgrades for the X1's diesel powerplants. With these kits, output of the xDrive23d's 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged unit raises from 204HP to 240HP; the "s" and xDrive20d's 2.0-liter turbo from 177HP to 210HP and the "s" and xDrive18d's 2.0-liter turbo from 143HP to 171HP.

Those that opt for the xDrive28i with a 258HP straight-six petrol will have to do with a new sport exhaust system only.

Along with the improved engines, AC Schnitzer also offers a sport suspension and a choice of 18-, 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels in various designs.

For the X1's exterior, AC Schnitzer has readied a package that comprises of a front spoiler, rear apron, bonnet vents and a roof spoiler.

Interior upgrades come in the form of special carbon-fiber trim, illuminated leather gear knob, aluminium gear knobs with or without digital gear display, a unique aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium handbrake handle and pedal set, foot rests and velours foot mats.

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