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SDNR · 05-12-2006, 07:03 AM

2006 Hamann BMW M5 Edition Race

It seems Hamann took quite a lot of inspiration from the styling of the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG.

SDNR · 05-12-2006, 07:05 AM

(from HAMANN Press Release) HAMANN, by trade a top-class tuning specialist for BMW vehicles, is crowning its tuning suite for this brand with its latest creation. It is daring to touch the top model amongst the Bavarian saloons, namely the M5, and offers now – besides the already known modifications – a „Wide Body“-kit for the king of the 5 Series.

HAMANN offers its clients three different engine tuning options. The high revving 5-litre V10 with 507 bhp and 520 Nm is limited to 250km/h as standard. By removing the engine limiter, the racy Bavarian can reach top speeds of between 300km/h and 320km/h, depending on the wheel and tyre combination. The second option is made up of a combination of removing the engine limiter and optimising the engine characteristics by reprogramming the standard engine computer. HAMANN manages to tease an additional 30bhp/26kW and 15 Nm out of the V10 engine. The “HM/M +60" sport kit provides even better performance. The kit is made up of high-performance headers, metallic sports catalytic converters, a sports rear silencer, a sports air filter, an engine map optimisation and the removal of engine restrictions. As the name of the sports kit already suggests, the engine then provides around an additional 60bhp/44kW and can provide an extra 54 Nm of torque, meaning that a notably faster top speed of up to 320km/h can be reached.

"Standard“ or "wide body” ?

HAMANN adorns the exterior of the M5 with aerodynamic components. For example, a front spoiler, which is attached to the standard front spoiler, helps to create greater downforce. Alternatively, this can also be achieved by a new, sportier front spoiler, whose built-in ellipsoid fog lights lend the “face” of the BMW more character. The sides of the M5 are edged with subtle side sills, which make the saloon appear even more powerful. Characterised by a diffusor the HAMANN rear panel with cut-out for the HAMANN 4-pipe-rear silencer teem with sportiness. The roof is crowned by a roof spoiler, which also helps to ensure that the M5 remains firmly on the road at high speeds. Further downforce is generated by the rear spoiler that is harmoniously integrated into the vehicle contours. Who prefers race car-like optics, can order the twin-rear spoiler instead. More dynamic than the standard-fitted mirrors are the sports mirrors offered by HAMANN for all left-hand drive cars, which are electrically adjustable and heated, and optionally also electrically folding. All parts, except the front apron, HAMANN offers also in carbon-kevlar.
Who thinks, a stronger car should leave a stronger mark in the rear mirrors of other road users, can ask HAMANN for the wide body-modification „EDITION RACE“, which extends the vehicle’s body. The kit consists of an EDITION RACE front spoiler (including upper beam headlights), ER side sills as well as ER fender extensions to be mounted at the front and the rear. Thanks to this body-kit, the M5 comes close to the DTM race car-looks and let´s the vehicle appear more muscular. For fans of motorsports the EDITION RACE-kit is definitely the first choice.

Four stainless steel tailpipes, each with a 76 mm diameter, are a sign of the HAMANN 4-pipe sports rear silencer. Its sound – which is enough to give you goosebumps – emphasizes the sheer power of this saloon. But beware – the risk of acoustic addiction is extremely high!

A suspension lowering kit with progressive-action suspension springs is used for lowering the body. This brings the HAMANN-M5 30 mm closer to the tarmac at the front and 25 mm lower at the rear. Anyone who paid attention during physics can imagine just what is required to slow down a vehicle travelling at high speed. The HAMANN engineers have certainly done their homework and have given the BMW a sports braking system on the front axle. It is composed of 2 slotted and inside-vented brake discs, 380 mm in diameter and 34 mm thick, 2 HAMANN eight-piston fixed calliper brakes in red (other colours are of course available on request), special brake pads, flexible steel brake pipes and adaptors, plus the complete fastening hardware. Fitted with braking equipment such as this, nothing stands in the way of pushing the dial on the speedometer past the 250 km/h mark.

Customers are spoilt for choice when it comes to the HAMANN range of wheels. The tuning specialists from Laupheim offer no fewer than five wheel types in 19 to 21 inch versions: the single-piece wheel rim “HM2”, the single-piece light alloy wheel “Anniversary I” (which has the appearance of a composite wheel) and the composite wheels “PG2”, “PG3” and “EDITION RACE”. Last mentioned is the crown of HAMANN´s range of 21 inch light alloy wheel designs. Especially for the wide body-version of the M5, HAMANN recommends the rim "EDITION RACE" for the front axle in the dimension 9.0 J x 21 available with size 255/30-21 tyres, for the rear axle in 10.5 J x 21 with size 295/25-21 tyres. Needless to say, HAMANN also offers sets of shims and anti-theft systems with lockable wheel bolts for the rims.

The tuning specialist from Laupheim also offers various accessories for the M5. For instance, by fitting an interior set made from carbon for the dashboard and centre console, customers can add a touch of racing car atmosphere to their cockpits. This effect is augmented by various aluminium components. For example, HAMANN offers a driver’s footrest made from this light metal, a hand brake lever and the complete set of pedals to match. An exclusive set of floor mats bearing the HAMANN logo in silver is also part of the interior range. Needless to say, HAMANN will also customise any M5 according to each customer’s specific requests. By way of example, extravagant leather upholsteries in various colours are possible. As are extensive multimedia conversions with DVD, TV or Playstation, for example.

Further information is available on our website: www.hamann-motorsport.de

siko · 05-12-2006, 08:27 AM

Car looks pretty lame... I really don't like it!

The wheel arches might work on the CLK DTM, but not on the M5.

PanterroR · 05-12-2006, 08:42 AM

SICKENING!!!

The Artist · 05-12-2006, 09:47 AM

ruined a M5

Kleemann_SL · 05-12-2006, 11:33 AM

Eeeeeuuuuuuwww!!!

Just_me · 05-12-2006, 12:00 PM

I could live with the extra power but the bodykit must go.

shonguiz · 05-12-2006, 01:17 PM

Hamman does beatiful and Crap things and this one is crap.

Giannis · 05-12-2006, 01:36 PM

no, no, no. very extreme. not what M stands for.

ALI · 05-12-2006, 04:47 PM

Osnabrueck · 05-12-2006, 05:42 PM

It's like somebody barfed up a stomachfull of bad ideas and a poor M5 was in the way. A textbook example of how to take an amazing sub-exotic and make it look like somebody's shop project.

Come think, it looks bogus.

MoSs AMG · 05-12-2006, 09:52 PM

the best way to ruin an M5

SDNR · 05-12-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALI

Yep, I agree with that ........and I feel exactly the same about the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG.....both cars look crap IMO.

Deutsch · 05-12-2006, 11:22 PM

It's rare enough that you find a car design to be more based more around function than aesthetics, despite all the propaganda you read in one P.R. after another. The CLK DTM is a perfect example, nigh from being a road going carbon copy of the original DTM race car, albeit a few modifications to make it more feasible for roadgoing use, every surface whether it be an unappologetic bulging wheel flare or freakishly tall rear wing, is there for a functional purpose - not so much a function of being aethetically pleasing in the eyes of onlookers. This Hamann project on the other hand looks to be very much the latter, an aesthetic experiment w/ out cause or justification to make some sort of brash statement about what the company can do; the purpose of any and all tuners.

Matt · 05-13-2006, 02:53 AM

I actually like the body kit and the upgrades. I wouldn't do it to my M5 if I had one but I could see why someone would. I actually like the DTM styled fenders and the black light weight rims. Pretty attractive package overall, although I could never see why anyone would pay money to make their M5 look worse (even though still decent). Ill take engine upgrades....

Ill tell you what, it does look quite a bit better than the AC snitzchner (sp?) M5 which I think is absolutely hideous.

Alx · 05-13-2006, 09:55 AM

What a way to kill the M5. Kit is just not for the car! The extra hp is NICE!!!

Hamann gets out of hand every once in a while, this is just to extreme for a sedan of this stature.

Imhotep Evil · 05-13-2006, 10:27 AM

This would have looked better on a coupe like the M6 or 3er Coupe.

PanterroR · 06-12-2006, 08:41 AM

wltsm · 06-12-2006, 09:55 AM

It still looks damn ugly!

Why would people pay money to do this to their car?

The Artist · 06-12-2006, 10:01 AM

Hate it..for gods sake dont destroy cars..

Kleemann_SL · 06-12-2006, 11:37 AM

Hamann tried to do something like the CLK DTM, but it failed...

///K · 08-10-2006, 11:44 PM

wow i love the M5 and to be honest, the wide body kit fits the M5 really well, i love this car, i wish i had one

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