'Aristocratic' Tuning: Hamann Rolls Royce Phantom and Drophead Coupe

Tuners are leaving no stone unturned these harsh economic times in their pursuit to make a buck or two. And what better candidates for some extra cash than the Rolls Royce Phantom limo and its convertible offspring, the Phantom Drophead Coupe. Though Hamann Motorsports has yet to disclose something official, these photos made their way into the net revealing the two cars. Aside from the massive 23-inch alloy wheels that are available in various designs, we didn't any other exterior changes on the Phantoms. A photograph of the interior though reveals that the German tuner has developed a new three spoke sport steering wheel for both models.

It is also said, but not verified, that Hamann Motorsport's Phantom package also includes an engine kit that boosts the 6.75-liter V12's output from 460HP to 535HP and maximum torque from 720Nm to 835Nm (615-lbs/ft). Along with the removal of the speed limiter, it is claimed that both Phantoms reach a top speed of 300km/h or 187 mph.

Via: Autoblog.nl

Hamann Spiffs Up new BMW 7-Series with Mechanical and Cosmetic Upgrades

It's "Hamann" time for the new BMW 7-Series as the well-known German tuning house has released detailed info on its programme for the latest version of the Bavarian limo. Hamann Motorsports' offerings for the 7-Series sedan comprise of exterior and interior accessories as well as performance upgrades. Starting off with the aerodynamic pack, Hamann proposal consists of a new front apron with integrated LED daytime running lights, side skirts, a rear apron housing four round stainless steel end pipes, a rather gaudy boot lid spoiler and a roof spoiler.

Hamann allows customers to choose from a handful of alloy wheel designs from 19 to 22 inches. The largest rims are shod in 265/30ZR22 tires at the front axle and 295/25ZR22 tires at the rear axle.

For the car's interior, there's a bevy of accessories such as aluminium pedals and foot-rests render, floor mat sets and a full leather trim.

The visual upgrades are complemented by a sport suspension that lowers the ride height of the 730d and 740i by 40 millimetres at the front- and rear axles. For the 750i and 750Li, there is a special lowering kit consisting of two chassis springs and what Hamann calls, an "evening" kit.

According to Hamann, the company is still working on the engine kits that will include a tuning package for 730d boosting the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged diesel's output from 245HP to around 290HP.

Fast and Furious Style Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Hamann

Sure it looks menacing enough to scare the hell out of anyone catching a glimpse of it from their rear-view mirror - and you may call us boring, but in our book's, there's something wrong about a modified Ferrari with aerodynamic knickknacks and a custom paint finish that could easily land a role in the next sequel of the Fast and Furious. More photos of the matte-black, Hamann-prepped 599 GTB Fiorano that was spotted in London right after the jump.

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Autojunk.nl

New BMW Z4 Roadster Wears Hamann Alloys

Following in the footsteps of AC Schnizter, German tuning house Hamann Motorsports has also come forward with its alloy wheel options for the new BMW Z4 hardtop roadster. Since Hamann did not disclose any information on its offerings, we're left to guess that the alloy wheel designs are available in several sizes. The Z4 E89 shown in the pics does not appear to have any other mods, but we're pretty sure that it won't be long before Hamann unleashes a comprehensive tuning package with mechanical and cosmetic upgrades for the Bavarian roadster.

Hamann Does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Swabian tuners over at Hamann have developed a new sport package for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster models that includes an aerodynamic kit and various mechanical upgrades. Customers can choose between fiberglass and optionally, matt carbon materials for the body components that comprise a two-piece front spoiler, side skirts, a three-part rear diffuser and a boot lid spoiler. Hamann also offers a functional roof scoop, but unless you’re going for a boy-racer look, we wouldn’t advise it. -Continued

The aero kit is accentuated by a new set of 21-inch three-piece alloy wheels with 245/30ZR21 tires at the front and 295/25ZR21 tires at the back along with a sport suspension that lowers the center of gravity of the V8 Vantage by 30 mm at the front axle and by 20 mm at the rear axle.

For those that would like to match the upgraded looks with more power under the hood, the German tuning firm has retuned the ECU giving the outgoing 2008 Vantage’s 4.3-liter V8 a 23 HP boost to 408 HP and the 2009 model’s 4.7-liter V8 a 30 HP increase to 450 HP. Hamann says that it has also developed new sports exhaust system that adds an extra 20 HP to the overall output of the 2009 model.

Via: Motorpasion