AC Schnitzer 99d Concept is a BMW Z4 with a BMW 320d engine

March 3, 2011March 3, 2011 Omar Rana 2011 Geneva Motor Show, AC Schnitzer, AC Schnitzer 99d Concept, AC Schnitzer 99d Concept BMW Z4, BMW Z4, Concepts, Coupes, Diesels

Joining the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S 5-Series at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show is the AC Schnitzer 99d Concept. Based on the BMW Z4, the AC Schnitzer 99d Concept carries a diesel engine from the BMW 320d making 190-hp and a maximum torque of 309 lb-ft of torque.

That allows the AC Schnitzer 99d Concept to go from 0-62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 146 mph. Fuel-economy comes in at 62 mpg. That is made possible with the help of Aachen and a weight reduction of 506 lbs – making it lighter than any current standard BMW. Also helping reduce fuel-economy are the Continental BLUECO tires (size 225/35/19), which helps optimize the rolling resistance.

AC Schnitzer also added BMW EfficientDynamics technologies from the BMW 320d including automatic start-stop, brake energy recuperation, gear shift display, low-friction lubricants and active aerodynamics.

The AC Schnitzer 99d is a concept and is not for sale. In the form shown here, the vehicle would cost € 149,000 ($207,921 USD).

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