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HAMANN-Motorsport is one of the leading names when it comes to exclusive refining of super sports cars. The company from Laupheim in southern Germany demonstrates this once again with the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. HAMANN presents premier tuning components for the Gullwing which enhances its sporty look and gives it that personal touch.

For the recently presented Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, HAMANN offers forged alloy wheels named DESIGN EDITION RACE “ANODIZED”. These wheels, which are produced using the most modern manufacturing processes, bring out the sporty design of the Coupé and ensure the highest load bearing capacity with low weight owing to special aluminium alloys. The look of the DESIGN EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” with its black matt anodized finish and the sophisticated cross-spokes fully meet the sporty expectations that customers have from the SLS AMG. The titanium wheel bolts seem to come directly from the racetrack. These are not only ultra light but are also very stable and corrosion resistant.

The HAMANN-wheel assembly DESIGN EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” are available in the dimensions of 9.0Jx21 (front) and 11.0Jx21 (rear) and are delivered with tyres sizes 245/30 ZR 21 (front axle) and 295/25 ZR21 (rear axle) at a price of 10,500 Euro.

Other sporty highlights are the progressively wound suspensions which lower the centre of gravity of the SLS at the front and rear axle by 30mm, thus improving the handling while going around curves at high speeds.

In addition, HAMANN offers a stainless steel exhaust system with a very sporty sound for the SLS. Two 90mm exhaust pipes on each side exude an impressive rumble from the V-8 engine.

Hamann has released the body styling kit package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series. The package with 20-inch wheels, LED daytime running light inserts, stainless steel four-tailpipe sport exhaust system, lowering kit (which reduces ride height approximately 35mm), front spoiler (mounts to OE bumper), aggressive side skirts, a rear bumper center valence, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a trunk-mounted spoiler. And the interior has carbon fiber package (which adds trim pieces to the dashboard, doors, center console, and steering wheel), aluminum pedals, and branded floor mats.

Hamann-Motorsport, the Germany-based aftermarket specialist has presented a high-end wheels program for the latest Maranello ride, the Ferrari 458 Italia. The superb Ferrari sports ride benefits from Pininfarina’s undoubted body-design and the new forged alloys from Hamann add even more exclusivity and uniqueness.

The Hamann program is offered with a choice of two different rim designs, the EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” and the DESIGN UNIQUE FORGED “ANODIZED”, both manufactured in modern process from special aluminum material, which guarantees low weight yet high loadings.

The newly designed wheels excel at matte black anodized finish backed by delicate cross spokes. The DESIGN UNIQUE FORGED “ANODIZED” is one-piece forged rim, which lends unique touch to the appearance of the mid-engined Ferrari 458 Italia, while the multi-part version, DESIGN EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” is fitted with highly polished rim flanges and titanium bolts that reinforce ultimately the ride’s sporty nature and character.

Just in time for the start of the cabrio season, HAMANN Motorsport is introducing a comprehensive programme for accessories and modification of the current BMW Z4 Roadster, known internally as the E89. The broad palette of customisation options for the roadster with the fold-away hardtop includes exciting bodywork styling, striking rim designs and powerful performance improvements.

The HAMANN aerodynamics programme is characterised by top-quality workmanship on body components with impressive design and optimised airflow over the vehicle silhouette: The specialists have replaced the series production front spoiler on the front axle with an in-house development that features two integrated LED day lamps. Striking side skirts between the front and the rear impress with a convincing design concept, and lend the Z4 an even lower and longer appearance.

The lift force on the rear axle is reduced by a HAMANN technical development that sees a shapely spoiler mounted on the tailgate. A new rear apron completes an impressive overall appearance and makes space for the four tailpipes responsible for the throaty sound of the HAMANN sports exhaust system.

The HAMANN engine specialists have developed a powerful performance improvement for the BMW Z4 sDrive35i engine, which also lifts the 250 km/h limitation. The optimisation of the series production control device has resulted in performance figures of 360 hp / 265 kW at 5230 rpm (standard is 306 hp / 225 kW at 2500 rpm). The maximum torque simultaneously increases to an impressive 540 Nm, which is available in the engine speed range of 1300 to 5000 rpm (standard is 400 Nm at 1300 – 5000). This modification results in a top speed of 285 km/h.

One of the technical highlights in the comprehensive range of wheels is the three-part HAMANN light alloy wheel known as the EDITION RACE “MATT BLACK”. The 20″ forged wheel combines sportiness with elegance. The matt black, polished spoked rims and the titanium screw joints accentuate the wheel dynamics, while the highly polished rim flange makes for a sophisticated impression. HAMANN is offering the wheel/tyre combination of 8,5Jx20 inch including 235/30ZR20 front tyres with 10,0Jx20 rims plus 295/25ZR20 back tyres from 7,640 Euro. Extra focus is on the new aluminium wheels with special chassis springs that allow the centre of mass on both the front and back axles of the Z4 Roadster to be lowered by 30 millimetres. Handling of the sports car is simultaneously enhanced.

For the interior, HAMANN Motorsport has come up with subtle internal applications. The aluminium gear knob and the set of foot mats with the silver stitched HAMANN logo provide a sporty look. On request, hand-made complete leather fittings in line with the exclusive demands of every BMW Z4 Roadster driver can also be supplied.

Hamann have unveiled the 2010 BMW X6M, scheduled for the official introduction at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. This new M SUV program, according to some details Hamann unveiled, points to modifications made about styling and performance.

BMW X6M Hamann runs with the basic engine, changed to provide 670 hp (493 kW) that’s from 555 hp – 850 Nm torque 1,500 – 5,650 rpm, up from 679 Nm – the initial figure.

The SUV has the limiter removal and the ECU recalibration so, it gets 300 km/h (186 mph) as maximum speed, if you compare it to the first numbers which showed 249 km/h (155 mph).

The technical upgrades include intermediate pipe featuring x-venturi plus 1 sport rear muffler – 4 tailpipes and sport catalysts. The X6M Hamann has also a changed suspension mechanism, reducing by 40mm its ride height.

The tuners paid attention also to the styling features on the exterior, putting on an aerodynamic wrap that presents a modified spoiler, larger side panels, wheels of 22 – 23-inch and LEDs strategically mounted.