Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper R57 Convertible Parts 1

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MINI Cooper cars tuning specialists from Germany, AC Schnitzer have customized the sleek Mini Cooper R57 Convertible and it turned out quite well. The tuning program created a complete body kit package including a new front spoiler, rear skirt, and decals to make it unique. Also adding to the exterior of the Mini Cooper R57 Convertible, are several wheel packages available to choose from to fit your look. Under the hood, the German tuners tweaked the computer to increase its horsepower from 175 to 208 hp. AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper Cars also tuned the suspension while adding aftermarket parts, and even adding a few accessories to the interior.

AC Schnitzer is based in Aachen, Germany (AC is the numberplate moniker for the area) and although better known for tuning BMWs it has also been turning its attention to Minis in recent times. Schnitzer is responsible for the design and set-up of its creations, but sources the parts from well-established suppliers. So the springs are Eibach, the dampers Bilstein, the exhaust Remus (like the Corsa’s) and the body parts are produced by the same supplier BMW uses, so they don’t look like they’ve been grafted on by a colour-blind art student.

Sitting in the workshop, the 25mm lower ride height, 18in wheels and front and rear spoilers certainly give the MINI Cooper S a completely different demeanour. If you put slicks on it you’d think it was a Mini Cars Challenge racer in prep. Schnitzer’s test driver, Manfred Wollgarten (Ring meister and possessor of that immutable cool that certain ageing racing drivers seem to have), has arranged for a standard MINI Cooper S to join us by way of comparison. So we head out towards the autobahn for the first few miles.

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