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Richard Hamann, Hamann Motorsport founder, dead at 53

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2010 Hamann Victory II

Hamann Victory II – Click above for high-res image gallery

Richard Hamann, founder of Hamann Motorsport, died this weekend after a long struggle with cancer. He was 53.

Hamann led a nearly 20-year racing career before forsaking his Nomex and starting the tuning company that got its hands on just about every European sports car you can name from 1986 on. Most recently, his company has made its name with cars like the Hamann Victory II, a hotter Lamborghini Gallardo.

Before he was making sports cars sportier, Hamann enjoyed a long and successful racing career. In his time on track, he took part in more than 700 races, finishing on the podium a startling 300 of those times. He had a combined 103 victories in DTM, Group C, Formula 3 and the Special Touring Car Trophy, which he won three times at the wheel of a BMW M1.

Despite the loss of its leader, Hamann’s company will carry on.

Gallery: Hamann Victory II

[Source: Hamann via E90post]

Richard Hamann, Hamann Motorsport founder, dead at 53 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hamann gives the BMW X6 M with more power, matte paint and… salmon skin?

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, SUV, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, BMW, Specialty

BMW Hamann X6 M

2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M – Click above for high-res image gallery

Hamann has released the decidedly abrasive Tycoon EVO M, its take on the 2011 BMW X6 M. In typical Hamann fashion, everything about the car is completely beyond comprehension. First, Hamann added an entire herd of horsepower to the stock figure, kicking the total from an already absurd 550 to a stupefying 670. According to Hamannn, all that power translates into a 186-mile-per-hour top end.

Outside, the big Bimmer has been widened by 60 millimeters, taking it from huge to gargantuan. Its new-found size is set off by a carbon-accented matte-black paint scheme sitting atop 23-inch wheels at all four corners, also in matte black. The taillights, roof rack, hood, rear spoiler, antenna and exhaust surround all get the carbon fiber treatment.

Where things get truly insane is the interior, though, where Hamann has eschewed carbon fiber or aluminum trim in favor of Nanai Salmon Leather. Hamann says its as durable and luxurious as traditional interior leather, and carries the look and structure of salmon skin. In reality, it looks very similar to snake skin. Setting off the interesting trim choice is the usual litany of Alacantara-trimmed seats and quilted leather upholstery. Read the full details for yourself in the press blast after the jump.

Gallery: 2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M

2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M front 2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M rear 2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M driver side 2011 Hamann Tycoon EVO M dash

[Source: Hamann]

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Geneva 2011: Hamann Hawk is Barbie’s First Supercar

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz, MISC

Hamann Hawk

Hamann Hawk – Click above for high-res image gallery

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is certainly enjoying an interesting run at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. It’s had its ups and downs… and right now, it’s going through another low point courtesy of Hamann.

To be fair, the styling of the Hamann Hawk is almost kind of cool. But the matte pink pearl paint job does this car no favors. Hamann calls the color Everose Gold, but we’re going with Barbie’s First Supercar – it’s like Paris Hilton trying to act tough.

What’s certainly no act, however, is the work done under the hood. The Mercedes-Benz 6.2-liter V8 in the SLS, which normally produces 563 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, has been pushed to produce 636 hp and 502 lb-ft. This was accomplished through the use of upgraded manifolds, a new exhaust and adjustments to the engine mapping. Those changes help push the Hamann Hawk from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds. Hold the go-pedal down and you’ll eventually hit 199 miles per hour.

Of course, you’ll still be driving something that 16-year-old girls would find oddly endearing, like a pair of pajama pants with pink skulls on it. Hamann, please paint this thing black, lose the garish grille emblem, and then let us disappear with your gas card for a few days.

Gallery: Hamann Hawk: Geneva 2011

Gallery: Hamann Hawk

Hamann Hawk

[Source: Hamann]

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Geneva 2011: Hamann Hawk is Barbie’s First Supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hamann Victory II is Lamborghini’s Gallardo gone wild

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Hamann Victory II

Hamann Victory II – Click above for high-res image gallery

German tuning house Hamann isn’t known for producing boring vehicles, and its latest projected, dubbed the Victory II, is a prime example. Based off the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the Victory II features a completely new look thanks to all new body panels, functional roof inlet, rear wing and 20-inch Hamann wheels. Inside, the car gets new carbon fiber sport seats and custom upholstery.

With the LP560-4 already producing 552 bhp and 398 lb-ft torque, Hamann decided to do only minor modifications to the 5.2L V10. New engine programming results in 20 more horsepower and an additional 26 lb-ft, resulting in a new top speed of 204 mph.

You can read more about the Hamann Victory II in the press release after the jump, or browse through the images from its studio photoshoot in the gallery below.

Gallery: Hamann Victory II

[Source: Hamann Motorsport]

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Hamann Victory II is Lamborghini’s Gallardo gone wild originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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