AC Schnitzer Reveals BMW 1-Series Cabriolet Sport Package

Following the introduction of the AC Schnitzer program for the BMW 1-Series Coupe at last year's ESSEN Show, the German tuning firm has now revealed its sport package for the convertible version of the compact bimmer.

Power-wise, AC Schnitzer kits boost the 135i's output from 306 to 360Hp, the 120d's from 177 to 200Hp and the 123d's from 204 to 240Hp. The engine upgrades can be complemented with a sport suspension or for those who want the full works, a height adjustable racing suspension. -Continued

On the outside, AC Schnitzer has enhanced the 1-Series Cabriolet with the addition of a bodykit that includes front and rear spoilers, sport exterior mirrors as well as with new alloy wheels which are available in a variety of designs (17 to 19-inch). Inside, the AC Schnitzer treatment includes a carbon fiber trim, a sport steering wheel and various aluminum accessories.

Video Comparison: Audi A3 2.0TFSI Convertible vs BMW 125i Cabrio

These two German convertibles are the first premium compact soft-tops to drop into the European market and Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe takes them for a ride on the winding roads of the South of France to find out which one is the best. The A3 Convertible gets a 200Hp 2.0-liter TFSI unit while the BMW 125i, a 218Hp 3.0-liter straight six. See which one wins this compare in the video after the jump. -Continued

Video Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X vs BMW 135i Coupe

Theoretically, the BMW 135i Coupe isn’t the first car that comes up to mind as a competitor to the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, however, we totally agree with the guys at Motor Trend that say that both vehicles are aimed towards driving enthusiasts and as such, everything goes.

In a nutshell, the 135i is a 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe equipped with a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter straight-six developing 300Hp while the EVO X, a four-door sedan equipped with a high-tech all-wheel drive system and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. As usual, we won’t spoil the surprise by telling you who's the winner in this comparison test. -Follow the jump for the video

Via: eGMcartech , Source: Motor Trend

Hartge Accessories for BMW 1 Series Coupe & Cabrio

If you ask us, BMW has hit the spot with its new Performance Parts range (pics here, promo video here) but that doesn’t mean that all bimmer owners will turn to the Bavarian company to tweak their 1 Series. Hartge on its part just released a new accessory line-up for both the 1 Series Coupe and Cabrio models. Among other things, Hartge’s range includes carbon fiber, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels, adjustable sport suspension. –More details and pics after the jump

SUSPENSION
	The extent of lowering can vary depending on
	the vehicle's engine version and equipment.
31 87 0600 E	HARTGE adjustable sports suspension
	for all E82 and E88
31 82 1200 F	HARTGE sports suspension
	for 120d, 123d and 135i, 25 mm lower
CAR BODY
51 87 0200 C	HARTGE set of carbon casings for exterior mirrors
COCKPIT / INTERIOR
32 87 0500 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	with carbon inserts for vehicles with BMW
	3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
32 87 0550 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
32 90 0510 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	with carbon inserts for vehicles with BMW
	3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel (steptronic)
32 90 0560 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	(steptronic)
32 99 1000 N	Deposit for original BMW steering wheel
	(refundable upon return of the original steering wheel
	within 60 days)
41 87 0250 C	HARTGE carbon steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	with multi function
41 87 0260 C	HARTGE carbon/chrome steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	with multi function
41 87 0255 C	HARTGE carbon steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	without multi function
41 46 0049 J	HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (2)
	for automatic gear box
41 46 0050 J	HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (3) for manual gear box
41 85 0200 C	HARTGE leather/aluminium handbrake handle
41 60 0150 E	HARTGE leather/aluminium gear knob
	for automatic gear box
99 49 0100 A	HARTGE aluminium emblem for steering wheel
	- "HARTGE" embossed
	Ø 45.5 mm for all BMWs from 09/98
62 82 0855 D	HARTGE speedometer 300 km/h
	(dial in silver metallic with red needle)
62 87 0850 A	HARTGE speedometer 300 km/h
62 87 0860 A	HARTGE speedometer 200 MPH
12 60 6000 E	HARTGE TV function while car is in motion
WHEEL / TYRE COMBINATION
	All HARTGE wheel sets can be equipped with
	Continental or Pirelli tyres.
	Wheel sets with Runflat System Component (RSC)
	tyres are available upon request.
37 36 2385 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 225 / 40 ZR 18
37 36 2386 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 225 / 40 ZR 18 front
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 255 / 35 ZR 18 rear
37 87 2385 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19
37 87 2375 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 235 / 35 ZR 19
37 87 2380 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 rear
37 46 2380 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 235 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 235 / 35 ZR 19 rear
37 87 2390 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 255 / 30 ZR 19 rear
	All HARTGE wheel sets can be equipped
	with Tyre Pressure Control (TPC)
	and sets of lockable wheel bolts.

Hartge Accessories for BMW 1 Series Coupe & Cabrio

If you ask us, BMW has hit the spot with its new Performance Parts range (pics here, promo video here) but that doesn’t mean that all bimmer owners will turn to the Bavarian company to tweak their 1 Series. Hartge on its part just released a new accessory line-up for both the 1 Series Coupe and Cabrio models. Among other things, Hartge’s range includes carbon fiber, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels, adjustable sport suspension. –More details and pics after the jump

SUSPENSION
	The extent of lowering can vary depending on
	the vehicle's engine version and equipment.
31 87 0600 E	HARTGE adjustable sports suspension
	for all E82 and E88
31 82 1200 F	HARTGE sports suspension
	for 120d, 123d and 135i, 25 mm lower
CAR BODY
51 87 0200 C	HARTGE set of carbon casings for exterior mirrors
COCKPIT / INTERIOR
32 87 0500 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	with carbon inserts for vehicles with BMW
	3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
32 87 0550 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
32 90 0510 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	with carbon inserts for vehicles with BMW
	3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel (steptronic)
32 90 0560 C	HARTGE 3-spoke leather steering wheel
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	(steptronic)
32 99 1000 N	Deposit for original BMW steering wheel
	(refundable upon return of the original steering wheel
	within 60 days)
41 87 0250 C	HARTGE carbon steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	with multi function
41 87 0260 C	HARTGE carbon/chrome steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	with multi function
41 87 0255 C	HARTGE carbon steering wheel cover
	for vehicles with BMW 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel
	without multi function
41 46 0049 J	HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (2)
	for automatic gear box
41 46 0050 J	HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (3) for manual gear box
41 85 0200 C	HARTGE leather/aluminium handbrake handle
41 60 0150 E	HARTGE leather/aluminium gear knob
	for automatic gear box
99 49 0100 A	HARTGE aluminium emblem for steering wheel
	- "HARTGE" embossed
	Ø 45.5 mm for all BMWs from 09/98
62 82 0855 D	HARTGE speedometer 300 km/h
	(dial in silver metallic with red needle)
62 87 0850 A	HARTGE speedometer 300 km/h
62 87 0860 A	HARTGE speedometer 200 MPH
12 60 6000 E	HARTGE TV function while car is in motion
WHEEL / TYRE COMBINATION
	All HARTGE wheel sets can be equipped with
	Continental or Pirelli tyres.
	Wheel sets with Runflat System Component (RSC)
	tyres are available upon request.
37 36 2385 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 225 / 40 ZR 18
37 36 2386 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 225 / 40 ZR 18 front
	8.5 x 18" offset 40 with 255 / 35 ZR 18 rear
37 87 2385 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19
37 87 2375 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 235 / 35 ZR 19
37 87 2380 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 rear
37 46 2380 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 235 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 235 / 35 ZR 19 rear
37 87 2390 J	HARTGE CLASSIC 2 wheel set
	8 x 19" offset 40 with 225 / 35 ZR 19 front
	9 x 19" offset 46 with 255 / 30 ZR 19 rear
	All HARTGE wheel sets can be equipped
	with Tyre Pressure Control (TPC)
	and sets of lockable wheel bolts.