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AC Schnitzer restyles the MINI Cooper Coupe

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AC Schnitzer is a well-known tuning house for its kits developed for BMW models. However, they are also taking other brands into consideration even here is not that situation as MINI is one of BMW’s sub-brands. The MINI Cooper Coupe is the latest model that receives AC Schnitzer’s treatment, a package which includes several aesthetic improvements but no power upgrades.

MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer
MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer

The exterior receives a new set of 17-inch Mi 1 alloy wheels or larger 18-inch Mi2 BiColor wheels and special graphics on the side part.

MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer
MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer

Inside, the German tuner offers aluminum pedals, new gear knob with digital display, velour floor mats and new handbrake handle. Other features of AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper Coupe include a sports rear silencer, a revised braking system with 4-piston and slotted discs but also a new, height-adjustable suspension module.

MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer
MINI Cooper Coupe by AC Schnitzer

The racing suspension system also comes together with rear antiroll bar and a stiffer spring kit. According to the company, there are some performance packages which are currently under development. The engine tweaks will be introduced soon along pricing and availability details.

Andrei Ursu
the authorAndrei Ursu
Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

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