Vorsteiner’s newest wheel offering is suited specifically for the Ferrari 458 Italia and the new BMW F10 5-series. Dubbed the VS-130, the new 5 spoke forged monoblock shoe features a concave design with scalloped spokes (for sake of weight saving) looks right at home on both the Ferrari and the BMW. What strikes me the most about the VS-130 is how well it lends itself to its intended applications. It makes me wonder why Ferrari or BMW didn’t think of such a great design for their OEM wheel in the first place. If you are the lucky owner of a Ferrari 458 or an F10 5 series, I think the VS-130 are definitely wheels to consider.
The artisans at Vorsteiner have been really freaking busy in this last quarter of the year. They have worked their magic on a plethora of European hotness and they are continuing the trend with their new V-MS program for the F10 BMW 5 Series. The program includes an aero package (front spoiler, rear spoiler and rear diffuser) of which all components are made from pre-preg autoclaved carbon fiber, 20 or 21 inch one-piece forged wheels, and a sport exhaust to finish things off. There is a full gallery below that lets you get a look at Vorsteiner’s newest creation at all angles. I also highly suggest watching the video below the pictures if you want to get a taste of the glorious exhaust sound they have created for this package. I already know I am going to see a lot of V-MS packages sported at the next Bimmerfest.
If you thought Vorsteiner was going to leave the new F10 BMW 5 series alone then congradulations, you are a crazy person. Today Vorsteiner dropped some renderings on what they plan to do with the new F10 and once they are finished (sometime this summer) it will be called the “VMS Conversion”. As long as they stick to this rendering then the VMS conversion will officially be my new favorite F10 body kit. I wonder how many of these we will see at next year’s Bimmerfest?
The new 2011 (F10) BMW 5 series is one of my favorite mid-sized sedans in the market right now. BMW really nailed the dimensions and styling just right with the new 5. Let’s face it though, if any of us got our hands on a 2011 5 series sedan we probably wouldn’t keep it stock for too long if we could help it right? If you’d want to go for the whole package then AC Schnitzer has a new tuning program dubbed the ACS5 Sport S that addresses all points of the new F10. Obviously things start on the outside with strategically placed carbon fiber add ons to all four sides of the car. For the most part the add-ons are subtle and don’t interrupt the stock lines much at all. Where things get a bit spicy on the exterior however are the replacement fenders complete with vents. I have a feeling the fenders will have a pretty solid 50/50 split between those who would opt for them and those that would pass. Personally, I’m not against the fenders. They certainly push the envelope, but don’t quite go too far in my opinion. You may feel differently, and that’s fine. I’ll just shun you for the rest of your days that’s all (kidding!).
Things get even wilder on the inside of the car as someone got chocolate in someone else’s peanut butter and another person got peanut butter in someone’s chocolate. Then, instead of cleaning it up they just left it there for you to sit on. If this floats your boat then more power to you captain!
To push things beyond vanity AC Schnitzer has worked with the suspension a bit for better handling, added an exhaust system for a small bump in power, and beefed up the brakes for increased stopping power. All of that adds up to the ACS5 Sport S program. My verdict? Make the interior black and I’d be 110% on board. Check out the pics and video below to come to your own conclusion. If you decide that you are on board (peanut butter cup interior and all) then you’ll be happy to know you can order all this up through CEC should you feel so inclined.
Press Release:
The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S
Superb, powerful and individual: the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Sedan reveals new and unusual aspects of driving pleasure. With the new BMW 5-series sedan and the new BMW 5-series Touring, in 2011 two new 5-series models have been awarded the prestigious iF Award for outstanding product design.
Equally prize worthy is the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Sedan based on the BMW 5-series sedan, which celebrates its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. With this concept vehicle, the Aachen-based tuning specialist AC Schnitzer is demonstrating new and unusual aspects of driving pleasure.
Performance Upgrade
With a performance upgrade from 407 to 540 HP, the AC Schnitzer engineers are pushing the boundaries of the possible – for greater dynamics and efficiency. The driving performance is at thoroughbred sports car level: the sprint from 0 – 100 km/h takes just 4.5 seconds, and the top speed is around 320 km/h.
A glance under the bonnet with the AC Schnitzer engine and engine bay styling shows just who is responsible for the revolutionary refinement. The AC Schnitzer limited slip differential with up to 75% effect ensures that the tremendous power reaches the point where it is needed.
Exhaust The left and right AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer with chromed “Sports Trim“ tail pipes combines exciting appearance and sound.
Brakes What does the sophisticated driver expect from perfect brakes? Perfect braking of course! With the AC Schnitzerhigh performance brake system with 8-piston fixed calipers left and right, and an 8-piece kit of brake pads and caliper holders for the front axle, all expectations of optimum deceleration and maximum stability are amply fulfilled. And the driving dynamics leave nothing to be desired.
The Suspension Technology The overall concept is therefore orientated towards optimizing the handling and the driving dynamics leave nothing to be desired. The AC Schnitzer racing suspension guides the sedan perfectly through the corners.
The Bodywork As well as the familiar AC Schnitzer front spoiler and chromed front grille, a new carbon front spoiler center part gives the ACS5 Sport S Saloon an even more striking aspect.
The carbon air ducts for the brakes left and right ensure adequate ventilation for the high performance brake system, and the new AC Schnitzer carbon side skirts clearly enhance the side view of the concept vehicle.
The engine bay is ventilated by the bonnet vents from the current AC Schnitzer range. Together with further accessories already available, such as the AC Schnitzer rear roof spoiler, the rear spoiler and the rear skirt extension, new elements such as the AC Schnitzer sports wings left and right with Chromline Set and the carbon rear diffuser contribute to the great appearance.
The AC Schnitzer loading sill protection film and the BiColorfilm trim harmoniously complete the sporting elegance of the body conversion. Possible and probable reactions to such a well-equipped vehicle are envious glances, which the proud driver seated behind the AC Schnitzer sports airbag steering wheel with painted spokes can enjoy in the new AC Schnitzer sports mirror.
The Interior The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S sedan appears at the Geneva Motor Show with full leather trim in BiColor, painted interior trim strips and racing bucket seats with AC Schnitzer logo, which form part of the overall concept for the interior.
The AC Schnitzer range already contains the AC Schnitzer “Black Line“ aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, the aluminium foot rests and pedal set, velour boot mat and foot mats.
The Wheels For the BMW 5-series sedan, AC Schnitzeralso provides an unusual range of custom wheel/tyre combinations in both 20 and 21 inch diameter. The largest variants are the racing forged rim in BiColor and the new forged alloy wheel in BiColor in sizes 9Jx21“ front and 10Jx21“. Alternatives are the AC Schnitzer Type IV BiColor wheel and Type V BiColor forged alloy rim.
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