The German tuners from Hamann have released images of their 2011 BMW 5 Series styling package, which includes modifications for both the exterior and the interior of the new generation 5.

The Hamann 2011 BMW 5 Series aerodynamics bodykit includes a new front bumper with large air intakes and LED daytime running lights, new side skirts, a new rear bumper, a boot lid spoiler and a rear roof spoiler. Hamann have also given the 5 a new exhaust system with double twin-tailpipes and new black rims.

For the interior, the Hamann 5 Series offers a custom steering wheel, aluminum pedals and various carbon fiber trim styling elements.

For now the tuning company hasn’t said whether they’ve fettled under the bonnet or not, but we’re sure it’s just a matter of time.

Hamann Motorsport has introduced a tuning and accesories package for the the current BMW Z4 Roadster.

The Hamann aerodynamics kit is characterised by a new front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights, a set of larger side skirts, the addition of a rear spoiler and a new rear bumper housing four tailpipes responsible for the throaty sound of the Hamann sports exhaust system. The car rides on a set of polished, three-piece, 20-inch light alloy wheels, which Hamann call ‘Edition Race Matt Black’. Tyres are 235/30 ZR20 at front and 295/25 ZR20 at the rear. Sports suspension lowers the car by 30 mm to give it an agressive stance and improve handling.

The tuning house has also fettled under the bonnet of the Z4 sDrive35i and amongst other things has removed the 250 km/h limitation. An optimised engine management system has resulted in performance figures of 265 kW at 5 230 r/min (standard is 225 kW at 2 500 r/min). Maximum torque has also been increased to an impressive 540 N.m, which is available between 1 300 – 5 000 r/min (standard is 400 N.m between the same engine speeds). Hamann claim top speed has been increased to 285 km/h.

For the interior, Hamann has created an exclusive feel to their Z4 roadster with the addition an aluminum gear knob and the set of foot mats with the silver stitched Hamann logo. If that’s not enough, buyers can also specify their own custom interior leather trim.

Until the launch of the 390kW GT2, the Porsche 911 Turbo was the most powerful 911 on the market with 353kW, but the boys at Hamann have set out to put the Turbo model back on top of the scale with their Hamann Stallion, boasting a total power output of 463kW.

The Hamann engineers set to work on the 3.6-litre Biturbo engine with a new stainless steel exhaust system with metal catalytic converters, sports air strainer and new motor management but the cream of the crop is the two larger variable nozzle turbochargers (VNC).

Hamann have thrown the book at the aerodynamic aspects of the vehicle for the ultimate performance in which the roofline has been expensively lowered with the pillars and windows reduced by up to 8cm. Additional road grip is further enhanced with the road hugging body kit featuring the unmissable huge rear wing and 20-inch three-part aluminium wheels.

The performance upgrades result in an impressive zero to 100km/h time of 3.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds less than the regular model. Maximum speed now stands at 359km/h. It will be interesting to see what Hamann can do with this machine with Porsche’s new double-clutch PDK system.

First posted on 28 August 2008.