The AC Schnitzer ACS3 CLS II

Coupé Lightweight Silhouette II

This concept study shows how an M3 can be converted by professional tuning into a thoroughbred race touring car for road use. The CLS II is based on the AC Schnitzer CLS launched in 1993 but nonetheless is a totally new development. Many components of the CLS II were previously tested in the Group A M3 of the AC Schnitzer race team under extreme conditions such as the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.

The CLS II combines lightweight construction with tremendous power and excellent handling. The "diet plan" covers the entire vehicle and requires the use of a high strength ultralight material: carbon fibre kevlar. The aerodynamics and driving stability of the CLS II represent the state of the art.