(from Hamann Press
Release) Cruising with the top down: Vibrant BMW
3-Series Convertible from HAMANN
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Sportier aerodynamic kit
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Power boost for 320i, 325i, 330i, 330d and 335i
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Three different wheel designs in 18-20 inch, lowered suspension
and improved brakes
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Stylish interior with sports steering wheel, aluminium parts and
carbon fibre
HAMANN from Laupheim, Germany, has already begun with modifications
for the youngest 3-Series Convertible. An aerodynamic kit, power
boost, new wheels, suspension components, as well stylish interior
enhances the sporty elegant features and improves driving
performance of this Bavarian beauty
Power boost for gas engines and
diesels
HAMANN boosts the power
in this Convertible by means of optized curved maps. Meaning, the
electronic power boost is achieved by recalibrating the standard
ECU. The four-cylinder model 320i receives HAMANNs boost of 10 HP /
7 kW and 10 Nm torque. Enough to speed up the 320i to 233 km/h
(standard: 228). The six-cylinder gas engines 325i and 330i
experience a plus of 13 HP / 10 kW and 17 HP/ 12 kW and both about
25 Nm torque as well. Top speed climbs to 250, respektively 265 km/h
(standard: 325i 245 km/h, 330i 250 km/h). Included in price for the
330i is deactivation of 250 km/h speed restriction. Likewise the
335i receives a power boost from 37 HP / 27 kW and an impressive 279
km/h top speed. For easier breathing capabilities of the
6-cylinder model HAMANN offers a sport air filter.
For the current diesel
model 330d customers can expect a significant power boost of 272 HP/
200 kW making possible a top speed of 256 km/h (standard: 245) and
600 Nm at 2000 rpm/min.
By fitting a HAMANN 4-pipe sports rear muffler with four round
tailpipes, the 335i publicizes its power. The four stainless steel
tailpipes, each 76mm in diameter, make the rear end of this
Convertible even more attractive.
Powerful sport aerodynamics
BMW tailored beautiful
body-work for the 3-series Convertible. HAMANN provides customers a
even more individual look with specially powerful enhancement.
Fitted to the standard
bumper is a new, distinctive sportier looking HAMANN designed front
spoiler. The visual lowering effect created by the new side sills,
lend the side view more character. The buoyancy reducing rear
spoiler in combination with the new HAMANN rear center molding
designed for conjunction with the HAMANN 4-pipe sport muffler,
incorporates matching cutouts for the tailpipes and is a real
eye-catcher.
Fitted black
Carbon-Kevlar mirror caps lends the HAMANN 3-Series Convertible that
final polished look.
Wheels from 18 to 20-inches
HAMANN really goes to
town when it comes to wheels. Three unique individual designs and
three sizes from 18 to 20 inch make selection difficult. A
multispoke design is featured in the single-piece rim Anniversary
I is available in silver finish and features an outer rim with an
INOX steel lip. HAMANN offers it in 18, 19 and 20 inch versions. The
wheel PG3 is a multiple five-spoke composite wheel in silver with a
high-gloss polished rim flange. Here customers can choose between
sizes 19 and 20 inches.
Unquestionably, 20 inch
wheels suit the customized 3-Series Convertible best. HAMANN offers
this size as top model design Edition Race. The appearance of this
three piece, ultra-lightweight, forged rim is a cross-spoke design
with a black spider characterized by the 9 main spokes, each of
which branches outwards into 2 further spokes. Following this
exciting design, the titanium bolts are a particularly
attention-getting design. The high-gloss rim flange adds the
finishing touch to this stylish look.
Typical wheel / tire
combination in 20 inch:
Edition Race: front 8,5 J x 20 / rear 10,0 J x 20 - 235/30 ZR 20 /
285/25 ZR 20
PG3: front and rear 8,5 J x 20 - 235/30 ZR 20
Anniversary I: front and rear 9,0 J x 20 235/30 ZR 20
Choice of combination with wider rear axle tires is possible for all
19 and 20 inch versions from Anniversary I and PG3 as in the case of
Edition Race wheels as well. HAMANN provides advice as requested
regarding all possible combinations.
Better handling and powerful
gripping brakes
By fitting a suspension
lowering kit comprising of four progressive suspension struts,
HAMANN succeeds in lowering the vehicles center of gravity by 35 mm
front and by 20 mm rear. For vehicles with sport suspension tuning
systems from stock, thats still around 15 mm. In both cases, a
clearly better handling results. Among race drives it is said races
are won on the brakes. For those who prefer to use somewhat more
rapid acceleration, HAMANN program suggests powerful gripping brakes
for security purposes!
Interior designed with numerable accessories creates an even more
pleasurable stay in HAMANNs 3-Series Cabrio. Thanks to the
three-spoke HAMANN airbag sports steering wheel, the drivers hands
always hold the reins securely. A sporty flair is added by the
decorative carbon-fiber components, which HAMANN fits to the
dashboard, center console, ashtray trim, doors, steering wheel,
gearshift knob, handbrake lever and the I-Drive-Controller. HAMANN
adds further sporty nuances in the form of sport gearshift knobs (in
aluminum or leather/aluminum), aluminum pedals, an aluminum
handbrake lever and an aluminum footrest. An exclusive set of floor
mats sporting the HAMANN logo in silver rounds off the interior
offerings.
Of course, HAMANN customizes every 3-Series to individual customer
requests. For example, luxurious leather upholsteries in a variety
of colors are possible, as are extensive multimedia conversions
featuring DVD player, TV or Playstation.
