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BMW M3 Wrapped by CAM SHAFT and More

A silver painted…sorry…wrapped BMW M3. It’s the latest work from the German based Cam Shaft company. And it’s not really silver if we have to be honest: “mat space-gray metallic” is what they’ve told us. The foil itself is from the brand Bruxafol and is described as Platinum Wrapping Film. All may sound like fancy talk, but underneath the Guerilla M3 (that’s how they called it) is not what you call ordinary.

No, this M3 is a complex blend of custom parts that bring up some of the biggest names in the business. Take the front apron for example. It’s from Racing Dynamics. The die sills are courtesy of Hamman Motorsport and the exhaust system comes from the guys at Akrapovovic. The whole car sits closer to the ground thanks to a variant 3 KW coil over kit and thus the 19-inch BBS-Le Mans wheels, which themselves are wrapped with 245/35ZR19 and 265/35ZR19 tires front and back, look as prominent as they can be. Even the interior has an additional touch of carbon and aluminum under the brand of Hartge.

It’s nice to see that Cam Shaft are not all about the wrapping. Substance is what matters to us most and we can’t complain about that here with the Guerilla BMW M3.

Source: Cam Shaft

June 26, 2012

Hamann McLaren MP4-12C – The memoR

Hamann has released more pictures of their latest tuning project – The memoR. It is based on the super sports car – McLaren MP4-12C and features complete styling package.

The aerodynamics modifications include a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a new front spoiler in clear-coated Carbon black, a pair of side sills, a pair of front denders including air outlets, modified rear sidewalls, a carbon fiber bonnet, a rear wing, a roof air scoop and a rear apron including rear panel with 3 tailpipes.

The tuned McLaren sits on 21” Unique Forged II Anodized alloys 9J x 21” with 255/30 ZR21 front and 12.5J x 21” with 355/25 ZR21 at the rear.

There is an alternative set of Edition Race Anodized wheels in the same size as above.

No performance mods have been made. The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 600HP (441 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). ¼ mile in 10.9 seconds, which is a bit slower than the latest Nissan GT-R.

Source: Hamann

May 31, 2012

Jeep SRT-8 vs Mustang, 911 Turbo, Cayenne and X6M

Here are several starts of a brutal Jeep Cherokee SRT-8 Supercharged with 700HP against some powerful, tuned vehicles – BMW X6M Hamann Stage 2 670HP, Porsche Cayenne Turbo Gemballa GT600 with 600HP, Ford Mustang GT500 612hp and Porsche 911 Turbo Stage 2 580HP.

As you can see, all these SAVs and cars are underpowered, but as we know – power is nothing without control. Although the BMW starts first with reaction time of only 0.310 seconds, it is quickly overtaken by the Jeep. The X6 M crosses the finish line with 248.31 km/h terminal speed against 246.74 km/h for the Cherokee.

In the second start versus the Cayenne Turbo the scenario is the same. Better reaction from the Porsche driver, but worse 60ft and overall performance – 236.43 km/h at 1 mile for the Cayenne and 262.49 km/h for the Cherokee.

The third start is versus the mighty Mustang having 612 HP, a lot less weight and way better cD (drag coefficient). At the start the Mustang is dominated, because it is RWD against the AWD in Cherokee. The Mustang’s 60ft time is bad – 2.198 seconds against just 1.699 seconds for the Cherokee. However, the car crosses the finish line with 284.27 km/h, which is more than enough for a win.

In the last start, the Cherokee is against Porsche 911 Turbo with 580HP. The SUV didn’t have any difficulties, because it started first, with better 60 ft time and overall performance – 260.05 km/h and 29.820 seconds at 1 mile.

Check out the video below for all starts.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weh5dXat3Ec

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

March 27, 2012

SR Auto Lamborghini Gallardo Pure 1ne

SR and PUR Wheels have collaborated again and the result of their work is this exceptional Lamborghini Gallardo. In general this particular vehicle is extraordinary enough! However, with received new refreshed and revitalized look, thank to the 1NE design from PUR Wheels. And to make it even more astonishing and irresistible, the Lamborghini received full Hamann aero kit tuning. And this is how one can make a Lamborghini extremely more adorable and desirable. Now, this Gallardo is a styling icon from head to toe just in time for the forthcoming months of the so long awaited summer. All in all, with the top down, and a new set of “shoes” that it just received, this SR Auto Lamborghini Gallardo Pure 1ne is ready to shine in the sun throughout the streets of any city.

Source: SR Auto

March 13, 2012

Hamann memoR McLaren MP4-12C at Geneva

Apparently, upon the release of the McLaren MP4-12C back in 2011, there had been an outcry of discontent about its looks from the public. Visually, it hadn’t been able to live up to its power and performance they say. Deemed too bland and “evoraesque”? Well to those who feel under the weather when looking at a standard MP4-12C, there is a solution – It’s the memoR by Hamann which is currently making its debut within the halls of the 82^nd Geneva Motor Show.

Roughly speaking, the memoR is a stylistically buffed MP4-12C. No performance upgrades, no chassis fiddling and no 20 or something inch tv’s inside. It’s simply with added “uniqueness” now, according to Hamann.

The main inspiration for the restyle was drawn from the 1995 LeMans winner, the McLaren F1 GTR. Obviously, they didn’t manage to put the driver’s seat back at the center of the cabin but were nevertheless on to something. Four ideas were tossed around when the people at Hamann got to work.

1 Reduce the concave surfaces.

2 Integrate the defining F1 bits and pieces.

3 Add some GT3 elements as well.

4 Create an exciting contrast shade.

By “concave surfaces”, Hamann mean the border of the front air intakes, the cross section of the hood, the rear side panel and the sill area. All of them have been removed. Now we have a large front splitter, an air scoop at the roof, deep drawn door sills a rear wing and a diffuser. Three centered tailpipes finish the look… and the massive wheel arches with the wheels underneath. They too finish it off. Hopefully now nobody will complain about it. All points have been covered.

Source: Hamann

March 10, 2012

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Hamann Range Rover Evoque

Hamann currently is exhibiting the tuned Range Rover Evoque at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The visitor will be able to examine carefully all details of the fashion SUV.

The exterior package includes a new two-piece front lower spoiler, big fender extensions and side sills. The track is widen by 70mm at the front axle and 80mm at the rear. This is a lot and the Hamann Evoque looks really stunning. To complete exterior, the tuning specialists added a double-pipe stainless-steel muffler.

The vehicle stands on nice Anniversary EVO and Anniversary EVO Black line 22” wheels – 10.5J x 22” with 295/30 ZR22 tires. The three-piece Hamann Edition Race Anodized alloys are also available/

There are also three performance packages for the 2.2 TD4 and the 2.2 ED4 boosting the power with 31PS (25 kW) and 65Nm (48 lb-ft) of torque. The powerful 2.2 Si4 can boast 38PS (31 kW) and 55Nm (41 lb-ft) more.

Finally, the interior received a new upholstery in any desired color.

Source: Land Rover

March 7, 2012

Hamann Hawk AMG SLS Roadster

Hamann, have a few treats for us awaiting at the Geneva Auto Show. There, we’ll see their idea of a BMW M5 and also this – the Hamann Hawk AMG SLS Roadster. It’s a hardcore matte-red lacquered open top SLS. Their recipe for it rather common – add some aerodynamic bits, squeeze the engine for more power, make it sound better, big wheels and an interior, more luxurious than a honeymoon suite. The end result is brilliant.

Straight to the point, power is now 636 BHP with maximum torque being 680 Nm at 4,850 rpm. A new, sports exhaust system, an air filter and some fiddling with the electronics are all to blame for that. Set the launch control right and you’ll the 100 km/h threshold in no more than 3.6 seconds. Keep your foot on the throttle and eventually the needle will reach 320 km/h.

The outside additives have been designed in a wind tunnel to get the maximum down force potential from them. The front bumper is new and supposed to reduce lift while the aggressive air inlets and new LED modules on it, give the SLS‘s face some spunk. And while we are at the front, it’s worth mentioning the carbon fiber checkered hood that has equally menacing air outlets. The wheel arches are so flared up, that they’ll even make a hippopotamus green with envy. Side skirts sort of connect the both ends and complement the wheels while the back bumper has a diffuser and housing for four 90mm wide exhaust pipes.

For some exceptional handling, the Hawk has been fitted with four height-adjustable dampers which can lower the whole thing by 30 mm in total. Also, four sticky tires – 245/30 ZR 21 at the front and 345/25 ZR 21 at the rear – are wrapped around single piece, super light “Unique Forged Anodized” 21 inch wheels.

Inside, attention to detail is what it counts. Leather and suede patterns are seen all around while red carbon patches adorn the center console, instruments, door sill protectors and air vents. As an overall product, the Hamann Hawk SLS Roadster does really do honor to its potential owner.

Source: Hamann

March 6, 2012

Hamann BMW M5 at Geneva

Apart from the Hawk SLS AMG Roadster, Hamann have a BMW M5 ready for us at the Geneva Motor Show. That means more style, more dynamics and more fun in a package of quality and exclusiveness.

Hannman focused on expressing the M5 posture. A wide posture in this case – 25 mm over the standard front wings and 30 mm more at the back. Combine that with a lower center of gravity thanks to special springs provided, and you get a fully blown, wide, mean, lean sports saloon that can put to shame even touring cars. An additional down force comes from the custom front and rear aprons, side skirts and roof and trunk spoilers. So there wont be a need for grip we presume

But just to be sure, Hamann have provided some sticky and wide (325/25 ZR 21 at the back just to get an idea of how wide) Continental Sport Contact 5P tires that go on the 9.5Jx21-inch front and 12.0Jx21-inch rear wheels. And the wheels themselves have a sporting pedigree, being all light and “anodized”, fitted with titanium bolts.

Hamann are still working on the power issues. With the addition of a new sports muffler and some crafty engine-management, the M5‘s V8 is expected to deliver 120 PS and 220 Nm of torque more than it normally does.

For the interior, the company has gone the extra mile. The cabin has the feel of a VIP lounge crossed with motorsport accents. Leather wraps around the seats, the wheel and the center console. Aluminum pedals peak at you from the foot well. Alcantra materials are also available as an option for the picky customers.

Source: Hamann

March 6, 2012

HAMANN Range Rover 5.0i V8 Supercharged

Hamann has announced the Range Rover V8 Supercharged 5.0i. The mighty SUV will benefit from exclusive bodywork, performance, and new interior modifications. The big vehicle now has much more dynamic appearance.

The wide body kit includes a new front spoiler with larger cooling air inlets and harmoniously integrated LED daytime running lights. There are also wider wings, forming a single unit with the newly designed side skirts, adding about 60 mm more width to the vehicle in front and 70 mm at the rear. The rear benefits from a newly designed skirt housing stainless steel exhaust pipes from the HAMANN sports exhaust system. As an option, you can order a carbon roof spoiler, which completes the aggressive exterior design.

Hamann Range stands on enormous three-part forged wheels with the designation DESIGN EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” fitted with 295/35 R22 tires.

The powerful engine is boosted to 530PS (390 kW) and 660Nm (487 lb-ft) at 2600RPM, instead of factory’s 510PS (375 kW) and 625Nm (461 lb-ft). The results are thanks to a new exhaust system, complete with X-manifold, center pipe, and an ECU re-map. The performance is superb for vehicle of such size – from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, flat and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph).

Lastly, the interior boasts almost infinite number of combinations of leather, Alcantara, wood, carbon or aluminium trim. Upon request, the HAMANN can produce almost anything that customer needs. From personalized foot mats to complete interior leather finish, everything is made with the highest degree of craftsmanship and precision. Individually designed and integrated into the vehicle by masters of their craft.

Source: HAMANN

November 28, 2011

Hamann Hawk Mercedes SLS AMG White

Mercedes SLS AMG is one of the most staggering vehicles currently available on the market. It is not only superbly fast, but it carries the spirit of the legend – Gullwing. To further emphasize its character, Hamann now offers complete styling and performance packages.

The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – AMG’s 6.2 liter is boosted to 636PS (468 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at 4850RPM. The results are thanks to a high-performance stainless steel sport exhaust system, a sports air filter and an ECU re-map, of course.

The performance is even brutal than the stock version – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph).

The exterior of Hamann Hawk is really striking. It features complete aerodynamics package including front apron with larger air inlets and a new LED lights. There are also a new bonnet made of checkered flag carbon, new side skirts and a rear wing also made of checkered flag carbon.

The vehicle is widened with 60mm on each front side and 70mm on each rear side.

The new rear apron with the diffuser enhances the air flow under the bottom of the car and provides room for four enormous end pipes each measuring 90 mm in diameter.

Hamann Hawk stands on enormous “Unique Forged Anodized“ rims in dimensions 9J x 21” with tires 245/30 ZR 21 at the front and 12.5J x 21” with 345/25 ZR 21 tires at the rear axle.

The ride can be lowered by up to 30mm thanks to the coilover kit especially refined for the Hawk.

Finally, the interior boasts most delicate leather and ultra-suede, applications and embroideries replace the serial interior. HAMANN additionally adorns the air inlets, door sill protectors and centre console with checkered flag carbon. Black anodized aluminium pedals render a comfortable grip. The technical highlight of the new interior is the new steering wheel which has been ergonomically redesigned.

Source: Hamann

November 19, 2011

Hamann Guardian Evo Porsche Cayenne II

Hamann has introduced its extensive parts programme for the current Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It includes a whole package of improvements – performance, aerodynamics, brake system and suspension. The name of the project is HAMANN GUARDIAN EVO.

The body kit includes extended front apron with larger air inlets and integrated additional daylight running lights as well as full beam and fog lights in LED technology. There are also an ultra-light carbon bonnet with a slit “power dome”, wing extensions and new side skirts resulting in widening the vehicle with the impressive 120 mm at the front axle and 160 mm at the back.

The HAMANN rear apron with an integrated diffuser houses the two central stainless steel end pipes measuring 120 mm in width.

The performance modifications include – sports silencer, sports catalysts, sports air filter and an optimized engine map. The result is 550PS (405 kW) at 6100RPM and 770Nm (568 lb-ft) at 2300RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h.

Guardian EVO stands on enormous 11J x 23” unique forged wheels fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres in size 315/25 R23. Behind them, there are CERAMIC sports brake system with brake discs 420 x 40 mm in the front and 380 x 32 mm in the back with 6-piston and four-piston calipers, respectively.

A sports module has been developed especially for the Cayenne´s air suspension and thanks to this serial enhancement, the HAMANN GUARDIAN EVO can be lowered by up to 35 mm.

The interior is the final touch, which gets masterly stitched embroidery on the dash board and the seats. The ergonomically re-designed airbag steering wheel renders a comfortable grip. Last, but not least, there are carbon component parts on the instruments and the centre consoles.

Hamann Guardian Evo Porsche Cayenne II Interior

Source: Hamann

November 18, 2011

Hamann Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera has received another tuning package, but this time from the well-known Hamann GmBH.

The wide body kit includes completely restyled front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of huge side skirts and a larger rear wing. A unique rear diffuser houses the interesting tailpipe tips of the sports exhaust system. Furthermore, the whole car is widened with 60mm at both the front and rear axles.

Hamann Porsche Panamera stands on enormous Unique Forged Gunmetal 9.5J x 22” alloy wheels fitted with 265/30 ZR22 at the front and 11.0J x 22” fitted with 305/25 ZR22 at the rear.

For perfect stance, the SUV has received a lowering module for the air suspension allowing -30mm.

The interior boasts leather and Alcantara, sport aluminum pedals and piano lacquer trim.

The performance upgrade includes an ECU re-map for Panamera Turbo, which give additional 80PS (59 kW) and 120Nm (89 lb-ft) of torque.

Source: Hamann

September 15, 2011

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