Forgotten Bmw E36 M3 AC Schnitzer CLS

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[shiphophead]

This is what the E36 M3 should of looked like from the factory 👌

[clamg]

I own a E36 M3 Evolution, Currently recommissioning it love them people are only starting to realise how good they are now!

[JB-E]

CLS stands for : Coupé Lightweight Silhouette. The exhaust is original. The seats are not. ACS has built several types, mostly distinguished by type I and II. I personally have never seen such an underbody panel on a E36.

[Anthraxegott]

I love the DTM style exhaust. Reminds me of simpler times.

[TP-iehj]

This car is beyond rare.... its too bad someone decided to ditch the ac bitts and put the hodge podge under the car.
The plastic under tray looks similar to something fitted to the very first few e36 m3 light weights sold in the US. The first couple cars that came over were displayed with similar. Most of the North American lightweights were sold with parts in the trunk, sub frame brace an oil pan etc. Claimed they were nit street legal? BMW motorsport had sent a couple cars to Millner Motorsport? they were prepped by BMW NA put on display, pretty sure that was a oem motorsport rarity anyway super car thanks for sharing I had forgotten about this car glad to see one is still alive!

[tomwatkins]

This car was just shy of £70k when new. That's double what a standard M3 evo cost at the time so it's no surprise not many were made. The conversion was completed by Rossiters BMW in the UK when new.

[guy]

My daughter has red E30 318is , I love it its good on fuel and quick as well .Your new shop is very nice very bright and space .

[rezaq]

Now that’s a rare car. A proper Schnitzer. I think I have a sales brochure for it.

I think the wide arches are all aluminium

[MTFB]

Proper name is ACS3 Sport CLS
there is only 3 left in uk .
UK spec AC Schnitzer CLS ever made for the UK RHD market. Full AC Schnitzer CLS (Coupe Lightweight Silhouette) Widebody:
Exterior:
AC Schnitzer CLS Aerodynamic wide-arch conversion, including Carbon Fibre/Kevlar front+rear wings and front+rear bumpers, integrated front splitter, side skirts (all Carbon Fibre / Kelvar) and roof spoiler. Weight saving over standard car of 160kg.
AC Schnitzer aluminium fuel filler system with cap, AC Schnitzer Racing Door Mirrors
M3 GT Rear Spoiler
Black Kidney Grille, AC Schnitzer Badges, ///M number plates.
Chassis:
AC Schnitzer Type III Alloys – 2-piece Split Rim
Front = 8.5J x 18” with 225/40 ZR18 tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport)
Rear = 9.5J x 18” with 265/35 ZR18 tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport 3)
HSD Fully Adjustable (for Height, Camber and Damping) Coilover racing suspension
AC Schnitzer front and rear Anti-roll bars
AC Schnitzer front and rear strut braces
AP Racing CP5200 4-pot Brake Upgrade with Reyland Motorsport Floating Discs 330mmx28mm (J-Hook Grooved) matched to Carbotech XP8 Racing Pads along with Goodridge Braided Hoses
Engine:
3.2-litre straight six S50b32 with some AC Schnitzer tuning, K&N Induction Kit, Infinity exhaust system.
Gearbox: AC Schnitzer Sport Short-shift
Power: 331.6bhp @ 7237rpm (as tested by AI Autosport, Feb 2009)
Torque: 271.4lb/ft @ 5411rpm
Top Speed: approx 170mph (usually limited to 155mph but ACS removed the limiter)
0-60mph: under 5seconds
Interior:
Full Black Leather upgrade, AC Schnitzer CLS Carbon Fibre/Kevlar centre console and racing interior set - door panel, glove box trim, aluminium gear knob, pedal set, floor mats and ACS Steering Wheel. Cool Blue interior Lighting.

[paulstansfield]

Great to have you back, awesome post, thank you sir 👍

[Classicosdemunique]

I am currently restoring a S3 Sport CLS, but it is much more complete than the car you showed.

[antonellagiorgio-mc]

this is the better brand for bmw in the 90s the sedan was awesome the 325 siluette

[vytautasminalga]

That steering wheel is factory facelift m3 one, the other one is nice but is non airbag version more like for e30.overall that car is amazing.

[sierrapapa]

Saw a darker blue (Avus?) at Bicester Scramble earlier this year. It was stunning

[clamg]

Think they have aluminium light weight doors aswell try putting a magnetic on them to see if it sticks then you will know..

[rezaq]

They are Schnitzer Cup mirrors. Last set I had for an E36 went to Florida!

[emgtr]

Given the rarity of this car and the amount of underside work it needs, I would have sent it to Redish Motorsport to restore that first then given it to you for all the mechanicals. Regardless, very cool bit of history.

@J B the underpanel was standard for evos (i.e., S50B32 models).

[yasinthephotographer]

I know there's two in the USA there's one dakar yellow cls and one apline white both US spec M3s

[javanhayes]

I’d give my first born for this kit on my Estoril coupe. Echoing others, the car should’ve came that way from the factory.

[placeholdername]

When i bought my E36 325i it was a replica of this on this outside, minus the boxy rear fenders. It had fiberglass front fenders. Lots of shortcuts taken, kind of a hackjob. I took it back to regular mtech stuff. I wasn't into the ACS look, it was dated and cheesy at the time and not appreciated in the same way it is today.