BMW 5-Series GT by AC Schnitzer

The specialists at AC Schnitzer once again showed they have what it takes to distinguish themselves as one of the best tuning companies in Europe when they showcased one of their latest projects at this year’s Geneva Auto Show. The program has been specially developed for the BMW 5-Series GT and manages to make the car both more appealing and more powerful at the same time.

“Yet the 5-series GT by AC Schnitzer doesn't just bring a gleam to the eyes of BMW fans, but acoustically it delivers what the aesthetics promise at first glance,” a company statement reads.

Contributing to the striking new visual appearance are the newly added front and rear spoilers, a ventilated hood, aggressive side skirts, a redesigned rear fascia, chrome exhaust tips, and new wheels (available in a number of different styles, in sizes ranging from 19- to 22-inches).

Inside, the German tuners installed aluminum pedals, velour footmats, boot mat and a new cover for the i-Drive controller.

Performance wise, the engine in the 530d has been tuned to produce 286 HP (213 kW / 289 PS) - an increase of 41 HP (31 kW / 42 PS). Schnitzer also added a twin rear silencer and a specially tuned sports suspension.

“Driving comfort and performance at the highest level - that's the promise from the 5-series GT by AC Schnitzer - a promise which is guaranteed to be kept on the next "Grand Tour",” the statement concluded.