2010 TUNE IT! SAFE! Car: AC Schnitzer ACS1 2.3d

AC Schnitzer ACS1 2.3d Tune It Safe Car For those who don’t know, last year the “TUNE IT! SAFE!” VDAT initiative featured the new Vw Scirocco, but this year it appears that the AC Schnitzer ACS1 2.3d is the new star. Based on the Bmw 123d Coupe, the AC Schnitzer “ACS1 2.3d”, comes with an upgraded engine capable to develop 241 hp (177 kW) and 480 Nm and to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds.

Also, a new body kit was installed consisting of: two-piece front spoiler, rear skirt insert, rear wing and rear roof spoiler and completed by the new AC Schnitzer wheels Type IV BiColor wrapped in high performance tires from TUNE IT! SAFE! main sponsor Hankook. Continued after the jump!

Good visibility is ensured by the “LEDayFlex” modern daytime running lights from Hella, and optimum rearward vision by the AC Schnitzer “New Generation” sports mirrors. The vehicle was, as usual, transformed in a police car with the help of Foliatec, who supplied the original stickering and Hella the flashing lights.

The AC Schnitzer “ACS1 2.3d Coupé” will be on display for the first time at the Essen Motor Show on VDAT Stand No. 406 in Hall 10 from 28 November to 6 December 2009. “Inside we find new leather racing buckets with with AC Schnitzer logo and silver genuine carbon fibre trim on the dashboard, centre console, door handles and steering wheel, a new set of aluminium pedals as well as aluminium foot rests.