The new AC1 wheel is now available as a forged wheel for use on the BMW F chassis M model. The AC1 forged wheel is a evolutionary development step of the AC1 wheel.
It does not only look good, it also gives you several clear advantages:
- Weight reduction of approx. 30% thanks to forging, compared with conventional cast wheels
- perceptible reduction in unsprung masses and gyroscopic forces on the car
- significantly improved driving dynamics
- machined "Forged" logo on the front
- machined AC Schnitzer logo
- open 5-spoke design, giving a clear view of the axle and brakes
- corrosion-protected with high quality clear lacquer, guaranteeing a long life
Even in comparison to the 19" BMW forged wheel Type 513, the new AC1 forged wheel in 20" gives a further reduction of the weight and therefore of the unsprung masses. The new AC1 forged wheel weighs only 9.5kg for the 9,0 x 20" front wheel (compared to 10.4kg of the BMW forged wheel 513 in the size 9,0 x 19") and 10.2kg for the 10,0 x 20" rear wheel (compared to 10.6kg of the BMW forged wheel 513 in the size 10,0 x 20"). So in total we have a weight reduction of 2.6kg of unsprung masses, even with the one inch bigger wheel.
This clean, masculine design is finished in gloss metallic anthracite (very dark grey) with diamond-cut edges to the spokes and rim, all protected by a new clear lacquer system for outstanding durability and stunning good looks.