AC슈니처 미니 이글(AC Schnitzer Eagle)

BMW 스페셜리스트인 독일 AC슈니처(AC Schnitzer)가 효율적인 튜닝의 진수를 공개했다. JCW(John Cooper Works) 미니를 개조해 만든 AC슈니처 이글(AC Schnitzer Eagle)로 호켄하임 서킷 랩타임 1:13.341 의 기록을 수립한 것. 이 기록은 같은 무대에서 달린 BMW M3나 벤츠 CLK63 AMG, 캐터햄, X-보우 등 쟁쟁한 스프린터들을 앞선 기록이다.

AC슈니처는 211마력인 기본 출력을 260마력으로 올리고 80kg의 무게를 덜어냈으며 서킷 주행에 맞춰 서스펜션을 다시 세팅했고 18인치 휠과 타이어를 꽂았다. 제작사에 따르면 판매를 목적으로 두진 않았지만 6만2,000유로(약 9,637만원)의 값어치가 있는 프로젝트라고 밝혔다.

The fastest MINI comes from Aachen: the AC Schnitzer Eagle

With a sensational lap time of 1:13.341 min., the new "AC Schnitzer Eagle" concept vehicle (based on John Cooper Works MINI) showed its competitors a clean pair of heels in a direct comparison around the Hockenheim Circuit.

In vehicle testing, one of the standard bases for assessment is the lap time on the world-famous Grand Prix Circuit in Hockenheim. The 260 HP AC Schnitzer Eagle has muscled its way into the big boys' league of thoroughbred sports cars with a lap time of 1:13.341 min.

In a direct comparison, the AC Schnitzer Eagle was able to leave its class rivals well behind. Only the very big names with a far more engine power on board, such as the X-Bow, M3 Kompressor, Mercedes AMG and Caterham were able to beat the "little rocket" AC Schnitzer Eagle based on the John Cooper Works MINI.

The successful principle behind the concept study (not for sale) is easy to explain: in the development of the AC Schnitzer Eagle, all areas of the vehicle were optimised by our technicians and engineers for "Efficient Performance".

The power of the standard engine was increased from 155 kW/211 HP to 191 kW/260 HP and in parallel, the entire exhaust system was replaced. At the same time the vehicle weight was reduced by 80 kg, which means that the AC Schnitzer Eagle gains a perceptible bonus in terms of agility and driving pleasure. The height-adjustable racing suspension and AC Schnitzer alloys Mi2 in 18" give the final touches both aesthetically and in driving dynamics.

The AC Schnitzer Eagle is a concept vehicle which was developed as a technology platform. Its value is € 62,000.00.

The AC Schnitzer Eagle and its competitors in the tests organised by trade magazine "sport auto" on the Grand Prix Circuit in Hockenheim

 

AC Schnitzer EAGLE (with sports tyres):                                   1:13,3 min.

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge (with slicks):                    1:13,9 min.

Schäfer MINI Cooper S Clubsport (with sports tyres):              1:14,6 min.

Schäfer MINI John Cooper Works (with sports tyres):              1:15,1 min.

Arden MINI AM3 (with cup tyres):                                                1:16,0 min.

MINI John Cooper Works:                                                            1:18,5 min.

Arden MINI AM1 Equipe:                                                             1:19,3 min.

 

 

AC Schnitzer EAGLE (with sports tyres):                                   1:13,3 min.

Ferrari California:                                                                          1:13,5 min.

Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series (with sports tyres):       1:13,8 min.

Porsche 911 Carerra S:                                                               1:14,3 min.

BMW M3 (with sports tyres):                                                        1:14,3 min.

Porsche 911 Turbo:                                                                      1:14,6 min

Audi RS 4:                                                                                     1:15,4 min.

Mercedes C63 AMG:                                                                   1:15,7 min.

BMW Alpina B3 Coupé:                                                               1:16,1 min.

Audi RS 6:                                                                                     1:17,6 min.

Ford Focus RS:                                                                             1:17,8 min.