AC Schnitzer Wants To Tune Your G60 BMW 5 Series/i5

The components revolve around the visual bits inside and out, and they fit both versions of the car, the 5 Series with its internal combustion engines and the i5, a battery-electric model.

Starting on the outside, AC Schnitzer has given the latest 5er and i5 a few add-ons and a new front splitter set for a more menacing stance. Side skirt add-ons are also on deck, alongside the fresh diffuser, a trunk lid spoiler, and another spoiler mounted on the roof.

Besides making it look sportier, these parts are said to increase the car's aerodynamics. AC Schnitzer's offering also includes a rear protection film that prevents scratches on the loading sill. Wheel spaces measuring 10 mm (inches) per side enhance the business sedan's look and driving stability, and additional alloy options further boost its appeal.

Here, the tuner mentions various sets in diameters ranging from 19 to 21 inches. The AC3 Flowforming alloys can be finished in black, anthracite, or a combination of silver and anthracite. The AC4 Flowforming set is available in a bi-tone or a glossy black look, and the AC1 in a bi-tone, black, or anthracite hue. AC Schnitzer claims the aftermarket wheels reduce the model's unsprung mass, thus improving its driving dynamics.

Do you think BMW's G60 generation 5 Series (and i5) needs fewer inches between its belly and the road? Well, so does the tuner, so a lowering kit has been developed. Depending on the axle, the springs drop the vehicle's height by 15 to 30 mm (0.6-1.2 inches). Needless to say, this upgrade also improves its cornering ability, albeit at the expense of comfort.

AC Schnitzer does not tend to overdo its projects, so the aftermarket interior components for the latest 5er and i5 are quite mild. These include the aluminum pedals and footrest, a Black Line for the iDrive controller, and the key holder, and that's about everything.

The tuner says all aftermarket parts are high-quality and result from extensive testing on public roads and racetracks. They bear the label 'Engineered in Germany' and fit the new 5er regardless of what lies under the hood.

The press release accompanying AC Schnitzer's images does not provide pricing details, so if you are wondering how much you'll have to pay for these parts, you will have to contact them directly. But does this look suit the 5er? Would you order these components if you had one, or would you stick to the usual M Pack goodies?