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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

2014 AC Schnitzer BMW 5 Series Touring LCI


Once again, AC Schnitzer has developed a complete product range for this model which includes performance upgrades, exhaust systems, wheel and tyre combinations, aerodynamic bodystyling components and accessories for the interior. 
More power is available for vehicles with diesel or petrol engines, in both rear-wheel and xDrive variants. The range of performance upgrades is vast, giving extra power of between 34 and 93 hp depending on basic engine. 
Sports rear silencers made of stainless steel with chromed tailpipes provide the sonorous note. And AC Schnitzer of course provides suitable combinations of wheels and tyres for the new 5- series LCI series: alloy wheels in BiColor or silver, or forged racing rims in BiColor - what a choice for the customer. Or you might prefer the totally new Type V forged alloys in 20", which are a real flyweight at just 11 kg. 

A complete aerodynamic bodykit is also part of the AC Schnitzer special accessory range. Aluminium accessories such as pedal sets and gear knobs - together with velours foot mats - complete the range. 
Special AC Schnitzer parts available:
  • Engine:
    • AC Schnitzer performance upgrades
    • for BMW 520d with 135 kW/184 HP to 160 kW/218 HP
    • for BMW 525d with 160 kW/218 HP to 190 kW/258 HP
    • for BMW 530d with 190 kW/258 HP to 227 kW/309 HP
    • for BMW 535d with 230 kW/313 HP to 264 kW/360 HP
    • for BMW 528i with 180 kW/245 HP to 216 kW/294 HP
    • for BMW 535i with 225 kW/306 HP to 265 kW/360 HP
    • for BMW 550i with 330 kW/449 HP to 386 kW/525 HP
    • AC Schnitzer instrument display, expansion up to 330 km/h AC Schnitzer performance upgrades
    • AC Schnitzer engine optics
  • Exhaust:
    • AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with 2 chromed "Sports Trim" tail trims or the brand new, round "Sport" tail trims
    • AC Schnitzer "Racing" tail trims, chromed
    • AC Schnitzer "Sport" tail trims, chromed
  • Brakes:
    • AC Schnitzer 8-piston high performance brake system for the front axle, consisting of:
      • 8-piston brake calliper, left - right
      • brake discs, left - right (depending on the basic engine)
      • brake pads, set
      • brake calliper mounting bracket, left - right
      • brake pipes, left - right
      • (country specific)
  • Suspension:
    • AC Schnitzer spring kit, lowering approx. 25 mm
  • Aerodynamics:
    • AC Schnitzer front spoiler
    • AC Schnitzer side skirts
    • AC Schnitzer rear spoiler for saloon
    • AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler
    • AC Schnitzer bonnet vents
    • AC Schnitzer rear skirt insert
    • AC Schnitzer rear skirt protection foil
  • Steering:
    • AC Schnitzer "Evo" sports airbag steering wheel
  • Interior:
    • AC Schnitzer gear shift knob, illuminated
    • AC Schnitzer gear shift knob with digital shift display
    • AC Schnitzer aluminium gear shift knob "Black Line"
    • AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest and pedals
    • AC Schnitzer trunk mat, velours
    • AC Schnitzer floor mats, velours
  • Wheel/Tyre sets:
    • AC Schnitzer Type VIII Lightweight Forged Wheels BiColor
      • front: 9,0 x 21" offset 26 with tyres 255/30 R 21
      • rear: 10 x 21" offset 37,5 with tyres 295/25 R 21
    • AC Schnitzer Type VIII Racing Forged Wheels BiColor 
      • front: 9,0 x 21" offset 26 with tyres 255/30 R 21
      • rear: 10 x 21" offset 37,5 with tyres 295/25 R 21
    • AC Schnitzer Type VIII Wheels BiColor Black or Silver
      • front: 8,5 x 18“ offset 27 with tyres 245/45 R 18
      • rear: 8,5 x 18“ offset 23 with tyres 245/45 R 18
      • front: 8,5 x 19" offset 27 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • rear: 8,5 x 19" offset 23 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • front: 8,5 x 19" offset 27 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • rear: 9,5 x 19" offset 33 with tyres 275/35 R 19
      • front: 8,5 x 20" offset 15 with tyres 245/35 R 20
      • rear: 10,0 x 20" offset 34 with tyres 285/30 R 20
      • front: 8,5 x 20" offset 27 with tyres 255/35 R 20
      • rear: 8,5 x 20" offset 23 with tyres 255/35 R 20
    • AC Schnitzer Type V Lightweight Forged Wheels BiColor or Anthracite
      • front: 9,0 x 20" offset 19 with tyres 245/35 R 20
      • rear: 10,0 x 20" offset 33 with tyres 285/30 R 20
    • AC Schnitzer Type IV Wheels Silver
      • front: 8,5 x 19" offset 27 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • rear: 8,5 x 19" offset 23 with tyres 245/40 R 19
    • AC Schnitzer Type IV Wheels BiColor Black
      • front: 8,5 x 19" offset 27 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • rear: 8,5 x 19" offset 23 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • front: 8,5 x 19" offset 27 with tyres 245/40 R 19
      • rear: 9,5 x 19" offset 33 with tyres 275/35 R 19
      • front: 9,0 x 20" offset 32 with tyres 255/35 R 20
      • rear: 9,0 x 20" offset 32 with tyres 255/35 R 20
      • front: 9,0 x 20" offset 32 with tyres 245/35 R 20
      • rear: 10,0 x 20“ offset 40 with tyres 285/30 R 20
      • front: 9,0 x 20" offset 32 with tyres 255/35 R 20
      • rear: 10,0 x 20“ offset 40 with tyres 285/30 R 20
(AC Schnitzer Press Release)
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Saturday, January 24, 2015

2015 Honda CR V Touring AWD Configurations

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations 

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations
2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations 
2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations  - Its as though you went in for an eyelid lift and a jaw tuck and rose with a heart transplant. The revived Honda CR-V may wear the same fundamental sheetmetal as it has since 2012, however the utes mechanical and inner part changes are noteworthy.

Our tried case, in top-rung Touring trim with four-wheel drive, did have gaudy new eyes (projector headlights and LED daytime running lights). Inside, overhauled, wealthier looking materials encompass new gimmicks like the seven-inch touch- and swipe-delicate screen found in Honda CR-V most recent vehicles.

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations

The new heart is the "Earth Dreams" motor and CVT transplanted from the Accord. This immediate infused 2.4-liter i-VTEC four produces 11 percent more torque at 500 less revs (181 pound-feet at 3900 rpm), and its 185-hp top (same as before) takes a swing at 6400 rpm instead of 7000. The additional snort is welcome, however 2015 Honda point was mileage. The EPA appraisals bounce by 4 mpg city and 3 expressway, to 26 and 33. We got 25 mpg versus the 24 we saw in a 2012 model.

As in the Accord, the CVT works behind an ordinary torque converter, and 2015 Honda CR-V day of work rationale does the best employment, in this way, of making a CVT effortless. Still, with the pedal pounded to the floor, it holds the motor note at one irritating pitch while the trans unpretentiously changes proportions.

At 8.2 seconds, this CR-V is 0.4 faster to 60 mph than some time recently. Also more extensive tires help it brake to a prevent from 70 mph in 171 feet, eight less than its ancestor.

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations 


2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations

Visiting trim brings stacks of standard pack, so we were shocked to discover the check weight up just 12 pounds. The stacked Touring has a force liftgate; keyless section; versatile voyage control; and the "Honda CR-V Touring Sensing" suite of security babysitters, for example, forward-crash cautioning, impact miti­ga­tion braking, and even a Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). The recent babysitter utilizes a cam to watch the street and uses the electric guiding to effectively "help" the driver stay focused for upwards of 15 seconds at up to 90 mph.

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations

While tasting espresso at 80 mph, we captivated LKAS with the directing wheel catch and let the auto steer. It functions admirably, however in the end the street bends too forcefully or you havent helped for a really long time, so a faint cautioning light squints to let you know to get your involved the wheel. Wed favor a sterner cautioning, maybe a klaxon or a voice shouting "Were all gonna kick the bucket!" as mother did when father controlled our Rambler wagon with his knee while lighting a smoke. Not at all like mother, these electro-bothers can be turned off. Honda CR-V AWD Sensing goes ahead the Touring model, which records at $33,600 with four-wheel drive, completely prepared.

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations
2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations 

With our involved the wheel, we discovered the body works better. A speedier controlling proportion and suspension changes hone the CR-Vs reflexes. Nimbler, it still doesnt climb to the element stand­ard set by the Mazda CX-5, however this invigorate will presumably keep the CR-V in its recognizable place on the section deals diagram. - 2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Configurations 
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