Schnitzer BMW 323i turbo
Schnitzer used their experience gathered with their racing champion the 1978 E21 320 turbo using a 1426cc M10 engine developing 400 BHP.
They took a stock 323i M20 engine, lowered compression and fitted a KKK turbo unit set at 0.55 Bar combined with a huge intercooler. The combination of a waste gate and bypass valve helped reduce turbo lag and nervous engine response. Modifications included the intake manifold, the cylinder head and the K-Jet fuel distributor.
The important figures: max power 200 BHP @ 5.000 RPM, 272 NM @ 4.500 RPM. Top speed 225 KMH, acceleration 0-100 KMH 6.7 sec.
Further modifications to the chassis, suspension and driveline (compared to stock 323i): 25% LSD with 3.45 ratio, diff cover with big fins for extra cooling capacity and 2 mounts (quite like Alpina), uprated suspension with progressive springs and Bilstein gas pressure shocks, power steering, 93 litre long range fuel tank, 6+7Jx15” BBS alloys with 195/50 and 205/50 tires, turbo pressure gauge and 240 KMH odometer, sports seats, modified stainless exhaust system, deep front spoiler (resembling the BMW Motorsport front spoiler), trunklid spoiler, decent front and rear badging and optional Schnitzer striping all around.
