AC Schnitzer turns the BMW M5 into a car with a character and power reserve like a supercar

When AC Schnitzer gets involved, the result is almost always balanced: a lot of drive without excessive flamboyance. But this time, the tuners from Aachen approached the task with special enthusiasm — their new upgrade for the BMW M5 in G90 (sedan) and G99 (Touring wagon) body styles not only adds charisma to the car but also significantly enhances its potential.

Formally, it is about 810 horsepower. That's 70 more than the standard M5, equipped with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with a hybrid addition. Thus, the tuned BMW M5 by AC Schnitzer is more powerful than the McLaren 765LT (765 hp) and almost comparable to the Ferrari 812 Superfast (800 hp). Meanwhile, the torque apparently remains the same — an impressive 1000 Nm.

What does this mean in practice? The standard M5 accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and given the increased power, it's expected that the time will be reduced by a few tenths — but AC Schnitzer is not revealing the exact numbers yet.

However, the upgrade is not limited to brochure figures. The car's appearance has become noticeably more aggressive: an aerodynamic body kit with an extended front splitter and canards resembling fangs, as well as a massive rear wing evoking motorsport, have been installed. All this is not just decorative — the elements enhance downforce at high speeds.

Other changes include:

• a new stainless steel exhaust system with 110-millimeter pipes, enhancing the already impressive V8 sound;
• recalibrated suspension, lowering the ride height by 20 mm — for better stability and handling;
• lightweight forged AC6 wheels with a complex design, providing not only style but functionality — reducing unsprung mass positively affects dynamics.

The interior also received a custom touch: aluminum pedal covers and a footrest, a redesigned iDrive controller, and AC Schnitzer nameplates — all of which emphasize the car's exclusivity.

The price of the upgrades remains a secret for now — the package is still being refined and will be available closer to the end of 2025. However, it's already known how much the "base" costs: in the UK, a standard M5 sedan is priced from £111,000 (approximately $150,000), and you'll have to pay about £2,000 ($2500) more for the Touring wagon.