Been around for some time, but managed to chance on this video..
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Year (of specifications) 2003
Engine BMW 4941 cc V8
Transmission 6 speed manual
Max speed 190 mph
0-60 4.5 seconds
Horsepower 450 hp @ 6600 rpm
weight -
In 2003 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt AC Schnitzer unveiled their BMW Z4-based V8 Topster.
The most obvious feature of the V8 Topster is the enclosed bodywork, widened by 13 cm to accommodate 20" wheels, finished in orange and cream paint.
The V8 Topster's engine was developed in record time as a one-off special in collaboration with the BMW works team and Schnitzer. The engine, an upgraded version of the 4941 cc V8, from the BMW M5, Is equipped with special intake and exhaust camshafts. The cylinder heads have also been fine-machined, the compression raised to 11.5 : 1 and the control unit reprogrammed. To improve the exhaust gas flow, an environmentally-friendly special steel high performance exhaust system has been created with twin chromed racing tailpipes.
In the AC Schnitzer V8 Topster, handling has been improved by the special development of a 9-position adjustable AC Schnitzer racing suspension. As well as a 35 mm lower ride height. The spring and damper rates have been substantially modified to deliver more sporting performance. In addition V8 Topster's wheel bearings and front and rear control arms have been replaced.
Amongst other performance additions are a range of products available from AC Schnitzer for tuning the standard BMW Z4.
[youtube]N4dMCv_PksI&autoplay=1[/youtube]
Year (of specifications) 2003
Engine BMW 4941 cc V8
Transmission 6 speed manual
Max speed 190 mph
0-60 4.5 seconds
Horsepower 450 hp @ 6600 rpm
weight -
In 2003 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt AC Schnitzer unveiled their BMW Z4-based V8 Topster.
The most obvious feature of the V8 Topster is the enclosed bodywork, widened by 13 cm to accommodate 20" wheels, finished in orange and cream paint.
The V8 Topster's engine was developed in record time as a one-off special in collaboration with the BMW works team and Schnitzer. The engine, an upgraded version of the 4941 cc V8, from the BMW M5, Is equipped with special intake and exhaust camshafts. The cylinder heads have also been fine-machined, the compression raised to 11.5 : 1 and the control unit reprogrammed. To improve the exhaust gas flow, an environmentally-friendly special steel high performance exhaust system has been created with twin chromed racing tailpipes.
In the AC Schnitzer V8 Topster, handling has been improved by the special development of a 9-position adjustable AC Schnitzer racing suspension. As well as a 35 mm lower ride height. The spring and damper rates have been substantially modified to deliver more sporting performance. In addition V8 Topster's wheel bearings and front and rear control arms have been replaced.
Amongst other performance additions are a range of products available from AC Schnitzer for tuning the standard BMW Z4.
