(from Hamann Press
Release) HAMANN LARGO The dynamic broad modification for the
Fiat 500
Last year, the tuning
specialist HAMANN-Motorsport confirmed that it is not only one of
the best addresses for refining BMW models and exclusive luxury
automobiles. With the sportive accessory programme for the Fiat 500,
the Laupheim-based technicians left their long-established grounds
and joyfully and blissfully indulged in refining the trendy retro
scooter. Their efforts paid out, the refining line for the Italian
compact car met the approval of the Fiat 500 enthusiasts. Therefore,
HAMANN now adds the impressive broad modification HAMANN LARGO to
its portfolio.
HAMANN-Motorsport did
not have to venture unchartered grounds, as the company has been
specialised in such sporty modifications for many years already. The
latest impressive contributions by the tuning expert were the
Mercedes SLR VOLCANO, the BMW X6 TYCOON EVO or the Porsche Cayenne
CYCLONE.
For the modified design
vocabulary of the trendy Italian, the engineers designed new
aerodynamics components made of light composite materials. Perfectly
manufactured extensions seamlessly fit into the car body design and
give the LARGO a masculine appearance. A striking eye-catcher is the
re-designed front skirt with integrated LED-lights. Special wing
extensions are added at the front and the back. They broaden the car
body by impressive 30 millimetres at the front- and 35 millimetres
at the back axle. The visual excellence is rendered by the perfectly
shaped side skirts. And also the newly designed tail is remarkable:
four exhaust end pipes and a diffuser which resembles the Ferrari
element leave an extraordinary mark at the tail. It goes without
saying that all HAMANN-components do not only convince with their
look, but also with their aerodynamic characteristics. They produce
an optimised air duct across the car silhouette and therefore render
additional downforce.
Matching the new,
dynamic automobile look, HAMANN-Motorsport offers the striking
design wheel LARGO FORGED ANODIZED. The matt black anodised,
one-part rim is available in 8.0 x 18 for the front- and 9.0 x 18
for the rear axle. In addition, HAMANN offers matching tyres
measuring 215/35 ZR18 or 225/35 ZR18. But not only the dynamic
design of the light alloy rim is inspiring. Due to its light weight,
also the unsprung masses of the car are reduced. This leads to a
better handling and more agility. Another enhancement for handling
the car is the HAMANN-coilover suspension which lowers the carīs
centre of gravity by up to 60 mm.
A specifically developed sport exhaust system turns the retro
scooter into a tough sports car and renders a powerful and earthy
sound. The system includes an end muffler with four round stainless
steel pipes, a pre-muffler with a metal catalyser and a sport
manifold. All components can also be ordered separately. The
HAMANN-technicians developed a performance kit especially for the
Fiat 500 Abarth. The engine output increase to 265 hp at 5,630 r.p.m.
The maximum torque rises to enormous 348 Nm at 4,200 r.p.m
HAMANN also developed a stable sport brake system for the Fiat 500
which renders advanced deceleration values. The set consist of two
perforated and internally ventilated brake discs (diameter 280 x
28mm) at the front axle in combination with red 4-piston brake
callipers and steel-covered brake tubes. The back axle can
optionally be equipped with discs measuring 257 mm in diameter.
An aluminium pedal set including foot rests and a door mat set with
embroidered HAMANN sportive logo leave dynamic highlights in the
interior and stylishly perfect the Fiat 500 programme. For more
information about the extensive HAMANN tuning programme, please
visit the web site
www.HAMANN-MOTORSPORT.com
