Hamann adds first bolt-on parts for Mercedes SLS AMG

 Hamann adds first bolt-on parts for Mercedes SLS AMG
Hamann appearance package for Mercedes SLS AMG

Engineers at German tuning firm Hamann Motorsport have bolted on their first off-the-shelf performance parts for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.  Though mostly appearance in nature, the parts will come with a hefty price tag.

For €10,500, SLS AMG owners will be able to buy a new set of wheels measuring 9x21 inches at the front and 11x21 at the back.  The wheels, called the Design Edition Race Anodized model, features a black matte finish and cross spokes.  Made from aluminum alloy, the wheels are secured to the car with titanium bolts.

Also available from Hamann is suspension tuning that drops the car by 30 millimeters, and a stainless steel exhaust with 90-millimeter tailpipes.  Pricing on these options were not available.


Great visual appearance and excellent road handling -
HAMANN refining for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

HAMANN-Motorsport is one of the leading names when it comes to exclusive refining of super sports cars. The company from Laupheim in southern Germany demonstrates this once again with the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. HAMANN presents premier tuning components for the Gullwing which enhances its sporty look and gives it that personal touch.

For the recently presented Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, HAMANN offers forged alloy wheels named DESIGN EDITION RACE "ANODIZED". These wheels, which are produced using the most modern manufacturing processes, bring out the sporty design of the Coupé and ensure the highest load bearing capacity with low weight owing to special aluminium alloys. The look of the DESIGN EDITION RACE "ANODIZED" with its black matt anodized finish and the sophisticated cross-spokes fully meet the sporty expectations that customers have from the SLS AMG. The titanium wheel bolts seem to come directly from the racetrack. These are not only ultra light but are also very stable and corrosion resistant.
The HAMANN-wheel assembly DESIGN EDITION RACE "ANODIZED" are available in the dimensions of 9.0Jx21 (front) and 11.0Jx21 (rear) and are delivered with tyres sizes 245/30 ZR 21 (front axle) and 295/25 ZR21 (rear axle) at a price of 10,500 Euro.

Other sporty highlights are the progressively wound suspensions which lower the centre of gravity of the SLS at the front and rear axle by 30mm, thus improving the handling while going around curves at high speeds.

In addition, HAMANN offers a stainless steel exhaust system with a very sporty sound for the SLS. Two 90mm exhaust pipes on each side exude an impressive rumble from the V-8 engine.

 

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 AllTheWay AllTheWay
The rims I like, the exhaust I don't,, Overall astonishing car!
July 26, 2010 2:32 pm
 jale jale
21 inches!!! daamn :))
July 26, 2010 3:23 pm
 GRAVE GRAVE
Big wheels spoil the performance for these types of cars, I prefer 20" maximum for the SLS, but I don't care about Hamann, I'm waiting for Brabus to throw the 730 hp bullit engine on the SLS!
July 26, 2010 3:44 pm
 Francois Francois
Waiting for Brabus too. But I don't think they're going to put that power into SLS. The 730 hp power option is for V12 based engines. I don't think Brabus would put V12 under the SLS bonnet. Probably it will be modified 6.2 liter V8 with 650 hp as in ML 63 biturbo and GL 63 biturbo.
July 26, 2010 4:22 pm
 B_M_Gearhead B_M_Gearhead
Titanium bolts! I think the extra money there is not justified. The factory bolts provide more than enough clamping power required to hold on the wheels. If it's weight saving they are looking for then they still failed. Saving such a small amount of weight so close to the center of mass will do virtually nothing to improve acceleration, braking, or handling. Even unsprung weight will not benefit from this. If this was their goal with the bolts then they should have just stuck with the smaller rims. Maybe they installed them as a conversation piece.
July 26, 2010 4:36 pm
 Prancing Horse Prancing Horse
Stock looks better and harmann just destroyed the handling with stupid donut wheels and lowering it.
July 26, 2010 7:25 pm
 benzboy benzboy
Agree with the above the stock rims are better.
July 26, 2010 11:55 pm
 997-GT500-STI 997-GT500-STI
Classic Vs. Sporty look..... Hmmmm I don't realy like it.... Standard plz!
July 27, 2010 12:08 am
 Hero Sina Hero Sina
Hamann and Mercedes?weird thing
July 27, 2010 7:27 am
 Mikeado Mikeado
And so it begins. Again...
July 27, 2010 3:23 pm
 GTurbo GTurbo
Oh dear! Hamann should take a leaf out of Novitec's book and see their rendering of Maserati's Quattroporte; simplicity at its most elegant! Merc wouldn't be pleased with this monstrosity even by their uber AMG standards!
July 28, 2010 10:02 pm