Since September 2002, Hamann now also customize the current Porsche models as well as cars from BMW, Ferrari, Mini and Range Rover.

But Hamann doesn’t only offer classical tuning for engine, bodywork, chassis and interior: Hamann gives the car wings in the true sense of the word! At the Geneva Motor Show 2003, Hamann celebrated its spectacular whocar with a revolutionary gullwing door design. The special model, which costs 239,000 Euro, was constructed on the basis of the Porsche 911 GT3.

The innovative Hamann gullwing design, which stands out against conventional construction, makes the coupe from Zuffenhausen a true eyecatcher. The doors swing up towards the top on an outboard stainless steel hinge fixed above the outside mirrors and stay in position supported by special gas dampers. The Hamann gullwing design is that proven that the doors can be closed as easily, exactly and imperviously as on the standard car. Any 911 Carrera and Turbo of the 996 model range can be converted to Hamann gullwing doors.

In addition the extravagant appearance of the Hamann Porsche is marked by the extremely sporty styled bodystyling kit and the liquid-silver metallic special paint. This custom paint changes its shade depending on the solar position. The face of the sportscar is marked by the special headlight moldings and the Hamann front apron with additional Competition front spoiler. With this combination the lift on the front axle is reduced that much that driving stability at high speed is further optimized. In addition, the apron, which completely replaces the standard bumper, has large air intakes to improve the fresh air supply of the coolers installed in the nose and the cooling of the front brakes.

The Hamann side skirts don’t only create a streamlined transition between the wheel houses in front and rear: They also harmoniously lead over to the rear Hamann fender flarings which make the two-door car seven centimeters broader.

The enlarged wheel houses give room for extreme wheels: On the rear axle the car is furnished with multi-piece 13Jx19 light alloy wheels with 315/25 ZR 19 tires. 9Jx19 wheels with 235/35 ZR 19 tires perfectly fill the standard front fenders. Hamann offers two different wheel designs: Beside the popular PG3 five-spoke rim there is also available the Hamann Anniversary multi-spoke wheel.

The Hamann coil-over sport suspension, which is adjustable in height and damping, and the stronger sport anti-roll bars are specially set up for the extreme 19-inch wheel/tire combination.

The maximum power of 412 hp / 303 kW is reached at 7,260 rpm, 405 Nm of maximum torque are available at 6,830 rpm. Accordingly the road performances of the Hamann showcar are extremely high: From standstill the car catapults itself in 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h. After 13.6 seconds the special model is 200 km/h fast. Maximum speed is at 305 km/h.

In Detail

tags	996
submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Professionally Tuned Car
built at	Germany
price €/td>	€239000
engine	Water Cooled , All Aluminum, Flat-6
position	Rear Longitudinal
aspiration	Twin Turbo
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VarioCam Adjustment
displacement	3600 cc / 219.7 in³
bore	100 mm / 3.94 in
stroke	76.4 mm / 3.01 in
compression	9.4:1
power	307.2 kw / 412.0 bhp @ 7260 rpm
specific output	114.44 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	286.11 bhp per tonne
torque	405 nm / 298.7 ft lbs @ 6830 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	315/25 ZR 19
rear tires	235/35 ZR 19
front brakes	PCCB Ceramic Vented & CrossDrileld Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, ABS,
rear brakes	PCCB Ceramic Vented & CrossDrileld Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, ABS,
front wheels	F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in
rear wheels	R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Hydrualic Power Assist
f suspension	McPherson Struts w/Adjustable Camber, Cylindrical Springs, Dampe
r suspension	5-Link Multi-Link w/Spring Struts, Coil Springs, Gas-Press Dampe
curb weight	1440 kg / 3175 lbs
wheelbase	2355 mm / 92.7 in
front track	1485 mm / 58.5 in
rear track	1520 mm / 59.8 in
length	4446 mm / 175.0 in
width	1830 mm / 72.0 in
height	1275 mm / 50.2 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.82:1, 2.05:1, 1.41:1, 1.12:1, 0.92:1, 0.75:1
final drive	3.44:1
top speed	~315.4 kph / 196.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.0 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~9.0 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~12.0 seconds
drag	0.34 Cd