Hamann San Diego Express

Press Release

• World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2003
• HAMANN gives the Porsche 911 GT3 wings!

Since September 2002, HAMANN now also customizes the current Porsche models as well as the 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, the HAMANN SAN DIEGO EXPRESS celebrated its spectacular World Premiere 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 constructions, 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. The HAMANN gullwing conversion isn't only reserved for the HAMANN SAN DIEGO EXPRESS special model. 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 SAN DIEGO EXPRESS 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 radiation. The face of the sportscar is marked by the special headlight moldings and the HAMANN front apron with additional HAMANN 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.