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MINI Hatch F66 based on the Mini Cooper S

Before the announced John Cooper Works arrives on the market, the German tuner AC Schnitzer presented the MINI Hatch F66. It is a project of the company specialized in BMW and Mini cars, based on the most powerful Mini, the Mini Cooper S, which takes this 3-door car to a new level.

The F66 is equipped with a special body kit that includes a double front splitter connected to massive side skirts and a rear diffuser, a larger rear wing, blacked-out details between the taillights, centrally mounted 100mm tailpipes with carbon details for a more aggressive look, decals, and new a set of 19-inch AC1 rims available in a two-tone variant and in black, which can be seen on the car in the photos.

As an option, the tuner offers springs that lower the car by 15 – 25 mm and can be combined with 10 mm spacers, for a more exciting ride.

Inside, there were almost no changes. The interior design of the Mini Cooper S with high-quality materials and circular display has been retained, with the addition of an aluminum footrest and key holder.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is still powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque.

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MINI Hatch F66 based on the Mini Cooper S
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Toyota GR Supra upgraded by AC Schnitzer

The current fifth generation Toyota Supra, introduced in 2019, is considered by some to be a non-original Supra, as it was developed in cooperation with the Bavarian manufacturer (BMW). It is built on the same platform as the BMW Z4, and is a desirable car for tuners. Thus, the German tuner AC Schnitzer presented a package of improvements for this model.

The standard Supra is offered with 2.0-L 4-cylinder and 3.0-L 6-cylinder turbocharged engines, and RWD. The powerful turbocharged 3.0-L 6-cylinder engine delivers 406 hp (302 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard model has 345 hp (257 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The output of the smaller 2.0-L four-cylinder engine has been increased from 262 hp (195 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) to 304 hp (227 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque.

AC Schnitzer is known for upgrading BMW models, and this time they equipped the Supra with an improved adaptive suspension with active shock absorbers and new aerodynamic components. Customers can also choose a stainless steel exhaust system with carbon tailpipes (optional).

The interior of the car has undergone minor changes including new aluminum pedals, a new controller for the infotainment screen and a key holder that is placed in one of the cup holders.

Buyers can choose between 20-inch and 21-inch wheels, as well as a range of other aerodynamic accessories such as a racing carbon rear wing, silencer and carbon front splitter.

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Toyota GR Supra upgraded by AC Schnitzer
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BMW X5 upgraded by AC Schnitzer

The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that arrived on the market in 1999 as the first SUV of the Bavarian manufacturer. In 2023, a renewed version of the fourth generation hit the market, and tuners soon began to expand their offer for this luxury German SUV. One of them is AC Schnitzer which presented its upgrade package for the BMW X5 model.

AC Schnitzer modified the front and rear view giving the car a more aggressive look. This has been achieved using aerodynamic enhancements compatible with the M package, which include a new front splitter, deeper side skirts and a large rear spoiler. Most noticeable are the new 22-inch AC5 wheels, first seen on AC Schnitzer’s BMW XM, available in a variety of finishes. The rear wheel track has been increased by 24 mm, and the SUV can be lowered by an additional 15 to 20 mm (depending on the equipment package), if it did not come out of the factory with air suspension.

Inside the cabin, there were no major changes. The existing interior design has been retained with the addition of a new pair of aluminum paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel, as well as new aluminum pedal attachments.

When it comes to the powertrain, the BMW X5 xDrive40d now has 382 hp (281 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. That’s up from the stock model, which has 352 hp (259 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque.

AC Schnitzer allows BMW X5 owners to purchase components separately. The price is not known.

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BMW X5 upgraded by AC Schnitzer