The automotive tuning world is known for developing innovative pieces of kit, released and sold to interesting customers around the globe. In the BMW-tuning world, AC Schnitzer are a perfect example of this. The Germany-based third party tuning company sells upgrades for numerous cars and is focused on transferring the world of motorsport onto the road and into packages for day-to-day use.

These kind of steps are normally linked to increased performance and sportier drives, and not typically to increased efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. In fact, when tuning is mentioned, many people would consider this to be the opposite effect. Not wanting to look completely unfriendly to Mother Earth the technicians at AC Schnitzer came up with the 99d Concept, their definition of efficient performance, with only 99g of CO2 emissions.

Despite this, driving pleasure seems to be guaranteed thanks to the 190hp diesel engine lifted from a 320d and fitted to the setup of a Z4 two-seater roadster, a car that is a true pleasure to drive on the street or on the track. The 99d accelerates from 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 235km/h. So it is a vehicle with all the sporting potential, but with a fuel consumption of just 3.8 liters diesel per 100km. Enough ingredients we thought to give it a try.

Read more here: Road Test: AC Schnitzer 99d Concept

 

I'd love to have a tuned diesel!