1990 BMW E34 AC Schnitzer S5 3.7
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Highlights
- Very rare factory AC Schnitzer S5 3.7
- Based on factory 535i with rare manual transmission
- Complete service history file
- AC Schnitzer origin certificate
- Lots of history dating back to first registration
- NOTE! This car is subject to a reclaimable Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be added to the final price
The Appeal
From the late 1980s, BMW enthusiasts seeking to dial things up to 11 - beyond standard factory trim - had a new solution: AC Schnitzer.
Having made its name on the track, Schnitzer turned to road cars. Its cars mixed some choice cosmetic modifications with some serious mechanical enhancements. Amongst the first to benefit was BMW’s E34, which became the S5 3.7 after a detailed run through the Schnitzer works.
Schnitzer took stock 535is off the line, bored out the engines to 3.7litres and upgraded the suspension. The result was one of the fastest E34s available with handling to match. The process was extremely expensive and, consequently, these cars are exceptionally rare. So rare, in fact, that many enthusiasts don’t even know they exist.
Here is one and it definitely exists. It left the BMW line in May 1990 as a 535i before emerging a month later from the Schnitzer works after a S5 conversion. It is a very rare manual car in highly original trim, right down to the Schnitzer rims. A thick history file reveals a complete service history back to day one and a useful AC Schnitzer origin certificate. Recently recommissioned after careful dry storage, this is a great example of a truly scintillating super saloon.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1990
- Last German registration prepared for a new registration
- Complete service history file
- AC Schnitzer origin certificate
- All documents checked and car photographed personally by seller
- Previous owner installed LPG capability, but current owner preserved it from use
- Will be handed over after a complete service by BMW specialist M.Y.C. Garage
The Condition
- Diamantschwarz metallic exterior presents well
- Black leather interior looks in very good order
- Rare original AC Schnitzer rims
- Bodywork appears free from notable defects
- Interior features high-quality materials including leather and Alcantara
- Custom instrumentation and ergonomically designed sports seats
The Mechanics
- 3,627cc straight six Ac Schnitzer-tuned engine
- Rare 5spd manual gearbox
- Inline-six engine producing 260bhp and up to 363 Nm of torque
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Suspension reworked by Schnitzer with lowered and stiffened springs,
- Also features custom factory shock absorbers
- Capable of 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and top speed of 260-265 km/h
- No reported running or driving issues
- Complete service history with good history file back to early days
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