The BMW i8 dons its police livery from AC Schnitzer to catch the bad guys effectively and with a low environmental impact

It is not the first time we have seen a high-performance vehicle join the police force to stop those who try to evade the law, a very common practice in countries such as Dubai. However, AC Schnitzer has taken advantage of the Essen Motor Show to show the world the BMW i8 that is applying to join the German police vehicle fleet. As with the Volkswagen Golf R, the BMW supercar has undergone a series of modifications that go beyond adding the typical decoration of German police cars, but also others that affect its handling.

This BMW i8 is presented as a prototype designed to promote the campaign called TUNE IT! SAFE!, which has been running since 2005. In this way, vehicles of this type developed by AC Schnitzer may be used at different events, with the aim of spreading a healthier and more harmless idea about modifications applicable to cars of the i8’s calibre.

Although it is a concept car and we will not see it chasing down the bad guys, it is impossible not to admire the work carried out by the German tuner. The first thing that captivates us is the exaggerated styling of the German supercar, something made possible by a new exterior kit that includes a new splitter accompanied by canards, new side skirts and a much more striking rear end.

At the rear of the BMW i8 we find a new spoiler that not only aims to showcase the modifications provided by AC Schnitzer, but also to deliver greater aerodynamic work. Last but not least, we find a much more imposing and aggressive diffuser, which fits perfectly with the new character the BMW i8 has adopted.

Alongside this aesthetic upgrade, there is also the police livery and several mechanical modifications that do not affect the hybrid heart of the BMW. On one hand, there is a new suspension that lowers the i8 by 20 mm, aiming for a sportier look and more dynamic handling. The weight has also been reduced with new 21-inch wheels that are 4.4 kilograms lighter, and which feature a unique design that will be offered to customers who want to modify their i8.

As we have mentioned, the engine of the German supercar has not been modified in any way, so we will still find the same performance as the production model. This means the BMW i8 prepared by AC Schnitzer will continue with the combination of a 1.5-litre three-cylinder combustion engine capable of delivering 231 CV and 320 Nm of torque, and an electric motor that raises the power to 362 CV and 570 Nm, figures more than sufficient to stop any offender.