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Legendary BMW Tuner AC Schnitzer Is Shutting Down After Nearly 40 Years

AC Schnitzer’s Long Run Nears Its Final ChapterFor almost 40 years, AC Schnitzer has been one of those names that quietly but unmistakably shaped BMW performance culture. Founded in 1987 in Aachen by Willi Kohl and Herbert Schnitzer, the company made its mark by taking already capable BMWs and dialing them up – sharper, faster, and with just enough visual attitude to stand out.Over the years, AC Schnitzer’s reach grew beyond BMW, branching out to Mini and even taking on select Toyota and JaguarLand Rover models. The catalog kept expanding – engine upgrades, suspension kits, exhausts, forged wheels, and aero parts.Unfortunately, AC Schnitzer’s long run is winding down. By the end of 2026, AC Schnitzer will cease operations, following a restructuri …


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Author: Jacob Oliva

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