Phatboy: Hamann wide-body BMW M6

The BMW M6 is one of the most powerful cars on the road, but for those looking for a bit more pizzazz, Hamann have come out with a full range of mods and accessories.
Exterior enhancements include a new front spoiler, side sills, rear spoiler, roof spoiler, rear apron end panel with integrated diffuser, rear muffler and a suspension lowering kit, plus a choice of 20 or 21-inch rims in two bling-tastic designs, coated with Hankook tires. Under the engine bay, Hamann can massage an extra 60 horsepower on top of the staggering 500 generated by the M's V10. Buyers can also opt for a variety of carbon-kevlar trim pieces in the cabin, plus a custom steering wheel. What's guaranteed to attract the most attention though, are the upward-swinging doors (of questionable taste, but irrefutable drama). The look-at-me orange paintjob is optional.
Hamann also offers custom bits for the entire BMW range as well as for Mini, Porsche, Mercedes, Range Rover, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Ferrari.
More pics and press release after the jump.
[Source: Hamann]




Press Release:
Wider range: The BMW M6 Edition Race by Hamann
* wide body aerodynamics kit "Edition Race"
* Top speed of up to 320 km/h by removing the Vmax limiter
* Approximate power boost of 60bhp/44kW and 54 Nm using the sports kit
* Various alloy-wheel sets in 19, 20 and 21 inch
BMW tuner Hamann of Laupheim took an adventurous look at the modification of the most potent Bavarian luxury coupe and turned the beautiful vehicle into an uncompromising sports car. The crowning for the M6 is the new Hamann wide body-kit „EDITION RACE", which ensures that nobody will cast doubts on the power of this splendorous high-performance automobile.
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 a top speed of 300km/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.
Wide body kit "EDITION RACE"
Besides the „normal" but nevertheless impressive fibreglass body-kit, which covers all sides including front, back, flanks as well as roof and trunk lid (the spoilers for last two mentioned are also available from carbon kevlar) HAMANN offers something even more spectacular.
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 front fenders and ER fender extensions to be mounted at the rear. Thanks to this body-kit, the M6 comes close to the DTM race car-looks and lets the vehicle appear more muscular. For fans of motorsports the EDITION RACE-kit is definitely the first choice.
Four stainless steel exhausts, each with a diameter of 90mm are part of the HAMANN 4-pipe sports silencer. With a tone that gives you goose bumps, it tells you all about the potency of this coupй. Simply a must have!
A lowering kit with progressive chassis springs takes care of the lowering of the chassis. The Hamann M6 then sits 30mm nearer to the tarmac at the front and 25mm at the back. Of course, you want to be able to brake effectively at 320km/h too. Hamann equips the M6 with racing brakes on the front axle. It is made up of 2 slitted and ventilated brake discs, 380mm in diameter and 34mm thick, 2 Hamann brake piston housings in red – other colours are of course available, special brake pads, Hamann steel flex brake lines and adapter, in other words the complete braking hardware set. The race track calls!
Crowning of the HAMANN wheel range: design "EDITION RACE"
HAMANN offers several metal alloy wheels for the M6. Besides the designs „Anniversary I" (19 and 20"), „PG3" (19 and 20") and „Anniversary II" (20"), HAMANN also offers the wheel „Edition Race" in 20" and 21".
Hamann offers this three-piece, super-light forged wheel with an attractive crossed-spoke design, titanium screw fittings and highly-polished rim flange with a black wheel hub.
Of course Hamann also offers shim sets as well as lockable wheel nuts, thus providing additional security for the wheels.
Various Hamann accessories and fitment details enhance the coupй's interior significantly. There are exclusive Hamann floor mats complete with company logo, a noble aluminium hand brake, sporty aluminium pedals and an eight-piece interior set made of carbon (available in every colour), which serve to underline the sporty appearance. As an alternative to the standard steering wheel, Hamann offers two versions of an anti-slip, three-spoke leather sports steering wheel complete with airbag. The second version has, like the first, a black leather covering, but with additional applications of carbon kevlar. Naturally, Hamann can also modify every M6 according to the individual requirements of the client. This means, for example, that intricate leather fittings are available in different colours. Or perhaps even an extensive multimedia setup with DVD, TV or Playstation.




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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
carster 12:17PM (10/13/2006)
I could have gone with out the doors personally but otherwise do I like the kit... If I had the car I would still play out some different styles on the car that I am more of a fan of.
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guyomatic 11:20AM (10/13/2006)
Instructions: How to 'rice' out a M6....
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Carlos 11:25AM (10/13/2006)
Amazing, But i don't like that orange color, maybe in white....
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Corey W. 11:36AM (10/13/2006)
IMO: Since there are kits to put those doors on anything with 4 wheels now-a-days, they just don't have the same effect anymore.
Seems to push it past the classic style of an M series car. Which was the cool thing, you had the hardware, and the sport styling, just not the boy-racer looks.
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New Yorker 11:38AM (10/13/2006)
Plastic makes perfect! Though, I'm not mad at it.
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auto specifications 12:16PM (10/13/2006)
I like very much the wing and I like how they work for the wide body.
http://www.auto-specifications.com/
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DPC car videos 12:55PM (10/13/2006)
The wheels look awesome but the rest needs to go back to stock.
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Jamie 1:00PM (10/13/2006)
Bring back the 8-Series! The 6-Series is ugly. Why do people drool over it?
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Sue Esponte 1:56PM (10/13/2006)
I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.
But "bring back the 8 series?" Are you serious? What BMW needs to do is bring back the aggressive shape of the e24. I'm not a h8er but the 8 never properly replaced the 6 and it was stylistically out of date by the time it was released. After all, BMW did the whole wedge styling thing with the M1 over a decade earlier. The original M6 oozed sex at the time. The e63 M6 screams for liposuction and a tummy tuck.
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Robot 2:18PM (10/13/2006)
I look forward to 6 becoming "de-bangled" like the 3 or 7 in future iterations. Should lead to pure hotness...
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Andy 3:56PM (10/13/2006)
"Bring back the 8-Series! The 6-Series is ugly. Why do people drool over it?"
Have you seen BMW's other cars? Which one isn't ugly? I remember a fellow telling me the current 7 was a design masterpiece. Sure--if you build yachts. The Hamann M6 has some interesting body work, but the color and rear wing don't do it for me. I'll take an M6 cabrio.
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Jason 4:18PM (10/13/2006)
I just love how the 'rice' comments come out whenever a manufacturer visually does something an individual does not really agree with...
That being said, I'm not a fan of the spoiler, otherwise it looks fine... it does have the performance to back up the 'wild' look.
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the viking 8:33PM (10/13/2006)
there is nothing you can do to overcome the most glaring prob, which is the droopy eyes a la bangle : z4 is the worst, 6 series. just terrible. one look and i want to throw up.
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Giovanni Pizuorno 2:03PM (10/16/2006)
Spectacular body. I really don't like the doors opening. I prefer such traditional doors. Since the 635 CSI this is the best one.
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