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AC Schnitzer Turns the BMW i5 Into a Stealthy Electric M5

February 12, 2026 Francis Mitterrand

By now, the G60-generation BMW 5 Series has settled into its role as Munich’s tech-heavy, executive express, and its all-electric i5 sibling has proven that electrons don’t have to mean anonymity. Still, if you’re the kind of owner who wants your EV to look less like a boardroom shuttle and more like it’s late for a Nürburgring lap, AC Schnitzer has been quietly cooking up exactly what you need.

The longtime BMW tuning house has rolled out a full suite of visual and chassis upgrades for the i5, applying the same hardware it previously offered for the gas-powered G60/G61 models. The result is a sedan that looks like a toned-down M5—muscular without crossing into boy-racer territory.

The transformation starts at the nose. A new front splitter sharpens the i5’s face and visually lowers the car, and it’s matched with more assertive side skirts and not one but two rear-spoiler options. Touring models get their own tailored wing, because even your electric family hauler deserves a little aerodynamic swagger. All of these pieces are designed to work with BMW’s M Sport package, which already gives the i5 a more aggressive set of bumpers from the factory.

AC Schnitzer also offers striped side decals for anyone who thinks subtlety is overrated, but the real show-stealers are the wheels. Three different designs are available, in finishes and sizes ranging from 19 to 21 inches. The photo car wears 21-inch AC3 FlowForming five-twin-spoke alloys, filling out the arches nicely and pairing up with red brake calipers for a splash of visual drama. It’s the kind of detail that makes pedestrians do a double take—and then realize it’s not an M5 after all.

To make sure the stance matches the looks, AC Schnitzer fits shorter coil springs that drop the i5 by 20 to 25 millimeters, along with spacers that widen the track by 20 mm. The effect is simple and effective: the i5 sits lower, looks wider, and appears far more planted than the buttoned-up stock car.

The donor vehicle here is the i5 M60 xDrive, the baddest electric 5 Series BMW sells. With two motors delivering a combined 601 horsepower and 820 Nm of torque, it’s already plenty quick in factory trim. AC Schnitzer isn’t touching the powertrain for now—electrons are apparently off-limits—but if history is any guide, the upcoming combustion-powered M5 won’t be so lucky.

Pricing, as always with German tuners, is à la carte. The front splitter will set you back €1,290, the side sills €840, and the roof spoiler €490, with an additional €540 if you opt for the more subtle rear lip. Wheels are the biggest ticket item, running up to €5,390 depending on size and finish. Add €486 for spacers and €581 for the lowering springs, and you can build an i5 that looks every bit as menacing as its M-badged cousin—without waiting for BMW to do it themselves.

For enthusiasts who want their electric executive sedan to project more Autobahn attitude and less airport-hotel anonymity, AC Schnitzer’s i5 package might be the perfect plug-in personality upgrade.

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Modified 1999 BMW 740i is for sale

April 8, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

Between 1994 and 2001, BMW produced the third generation of the luxury Series 7, the E38. It was a highly regarded car among fans of the Bavarian brand and many sedan enthusiasts, and is often considered one of the most beautiful sedans of its time. One modified example of this car, a 1999 BMW 740i, is for sale.

This BMW 740i was modified by German company AC Schnitzer and is sold under the name ACS7. It is painted in silver metallic and has a slightly sharper look than the standard model. It is equipped with a body kit that includes widened bumpers, sills, and fenders. The tuner also installed two stainless steel exhaust tips, LED taillights, new springs and struts, lowered the car and stiffened the suspension for a more sporty feel. The car is mounted on 19-inch Type IV wheels, and AC Schnitzer logos replace BMW badges.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is powered by a 4.4-L V8 engine that, thanks to a remapped ECU, delivers 314 hp and 440 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.

The car is located in Miami and is listed for sale on eBay. The asking price is $39,950.

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MINI Hatch F66 based on the Mini Cooper S

October 18, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

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.