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2002 Hamann E46 M3 news, pictures, and information
HAMANN doesn't only have the world's biggest tuning program for BMW cars but also creates spectacular high performance automobiles again and again. The latest custom car from HAMANN (Im Eppen 24, D-89185 Hüttisheim, Germany, Tel: +49 / (0) 73 05 / 9 60 80, Telefax: +49 / (0) 73 05 / 96 08 16, Internet: www.hamann-motorsport.de) is the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS. The coupe is powered by a 485 hp / 357 kW V8 four-valve engine and captivates with its sporty design with gullwing doors. The 315 km/h fast rocket costs 280,000 Euros.
The HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS is constructed on the base of a reinforced bodyshell of the current BMW M3. The V8 engine originally comes from the M5 but was extensively modified at the HAMANN engine department.
Among other things the HAMANN doping for the 5.0 litre engine with single-throttle injection contains modifications on the inlet and outlet side, a special air induction with ram air effect and a 4-pipe stainless steel high performance exhaust system including special manifolds and metal-bed catalysts. The entire exhaust system was specially designed for this car. All new components get perfectly coordinated with a special mapping for the ECU.
To install the big V8 engine into the relatively small engine compartment of the BMW M3 many parts like the engine brackets, the oil-pan and the bonnet with the integrated window had to be especially handcrafted.
The engine of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS powers 485 hp / 357 kW at 6,950 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 555 Nm at 4,100 revs.
The power transmission to the rear wheels is made via a sport clutch and a six-speed manual gearbox with HAMANN SPORT SHIFT gearshift travel shortage and a special rear axle differential with 40 per cent locking rate.
As a result the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS establishes itself among the world's fastest sports cars: From standstill the coupe catapults in 4.0 seconds only to 100 km/h. After 12.9 seconds the car is already 200 km/h fast. Maximum speed is 315 km/h.
But the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS isn't one of the world's most exciting cars because of its extremely high road performances. The innovative HAMANN gullwing design, which stands out against conventional constructions, makes the coupe 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.
In addition HAMANN modifies the bodywork with sporty bodystyling components from the HAMANN tuning range for the current M3. The front of the LAS VEGAS WINGS is made more spectacular by fitting the HAMANN COMPETITION front spoiler edge, the HAMANN masks for the standard fog-lights and the HAMANN headlight covers.
The sides of the coupe are upgraded with HAMANN side skirts. To reach an optimal aerodynamic balance HAMANN furnishes the coupe with the HAMANN roof spoiler, the HAMANN COMPETITION rear wing with adjustable center-piece and the HAMANN diffuser for the rear apron.
The sporty look is additionally marked by the special liquid-silver metallic paint, which changes its color depending on the incidence of light, the roof in clear-coated Carbon and the multi-piece HAMANN PG3 light alloy wheels. On the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS these wheels are fitted in the dimensions 8.5Jx19 front and 10Jx19 rear. For the tires they chose the sizes 245/35 ZR 19 front and 275/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle.
To be able to safely control the extreme road performances of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS, the customizer updates the gullwing car with a high performance brake system with grooved brake discs and aluminium fixed calipers front and rear. In addition they developed a height-adjustable sport suspension set up for the higher weight of the V8 engine on the front axle.
The cockpit of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS has an exclusive equipment: The handmade HAMANN full leather interior is made with love down to the smallest detail. Its turquoise and black colors set a tasteful contrast to the silver color of the bodywork. HAMANN genuine Carbon applications and aluminium parts such as the pedals, the gearshift lever, the handbrake lever and the footrest give the interior a genuine racing touch.Source - Hamann
The HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS is constructed on the base of a reinforced bodyshell of the current BMW M3. The V8 engine originally comes from the M5 but was extensively modified at the HAMANN engine department.
Among other things the HAMANN doping for the 5.0 litre engine with single-throttle injection contains modifications on the inlet and outlet side, a special air induction with ram air effect and a 4-pipe stainless steel high performance exhaust system including special manifolds and metal-bed catalysts. The entire exhaust system was specially designed for this car. All new components get perfectly coordinated with a special mapping for the ECU.
To install the big V8 engine into the relatively small engine compartment of the BMW M3 many parts like the engine brackets, the oil-pan and the bonnet with the integrated window had to be especially handcrafted.
The engine of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS powers 485 hp / 357 kW at 6,950 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 555 Nm at 4,100 revs.
The power transmission to the rear wheels is made via a sport clutch and a six-speed manual gearbox with HAMANN SPORT SHIFT gearshift travel shortage and a special rear axle differential with 40 per cent locking rate.
As a result the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS establishes itself among the world's fastest sports cars: From standstill the coupe catapults in 4.0 seconds only to 100 km/h. After 12.9 seconds the car is already 200 km/h fast. Maximum speed is 315 km/h.
But the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS isn't one of the world's most exciting cars because of its extremely high road performances. The innovative HAMANN gullwing design, which stands out against conventional constructions, makes the coupe 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.
In addition HAMANN modifies the bodywork with sporty bodystyling components from the HAMANN tuning range for the current M3. The front of the LAS VEGAS WINGS is made more spectacular by fitting the HAMANN COMPETITION front spoiler edge, the HAMANN masks for the standard fog-lights and the HAMANN headlight covers.
The sides of the coupe are upgraded with HAMANN side skirts. To reach an optimal aerodynamic balance HAMANN furnishes the coupe with the HAMANN roof spoiler, the HAMANN COMPETITION rear wing with adjustable center-piece and the HAMANN diffuser for the rear apron.
The sporty look is additionally marked by the special liquid-silver metallic paint, which changes its color depending on the incidence of light, the roof in clear-coated Carbon and the multi-piece HAMANN PG3 light alloy wheels. On the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS these wheels are fitted in the dimensions 8.5Jx19 front and 10Jx19 rear. For the tires they chose the sizes 245/35 ZR 19 front and 275/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle.
To be able to safely control the extreme road performances of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS, the customizer updates the gullwing car with a high performance brake system with grooved brake discs and aluminium fixed calipers front and rear. In addition they developed a height-adjustable sport suspension set up for the higher weight of the V8 engine on the front axle.
The cockpit of the HAMANN LAS VEGAS WINGS has an exclusive equipment: The handmade HAMANN full leather interior is made with love down to the smallest detail. Its turquoise and black colors set a tasteful contrast to the silver color of the bodywork. HAMANN genuine Carbon applications and aluminium parts such as the pedals, the gearshift lever, the handbrake lever and the footrest give the interior a genuine racing touch.Source - Hamann
The BMW M3 is an extremely unique model that has lived up to its motorsport heritage. This has held true since the beginning of the M3's launch in 1986 all the way through to the 2007 version of the BMW M3.
Well known for its automobile performance, BMW offered a specific vehicle for the select crowd that wanted a vehicle more thrilling. BMW introduced an all new pure-bred sportscar in February of 2001, the M3 GR powered by a V8 engine. A small series was produced from the flexible production facilities of BMW Individual permit, along with road licensing. No comfort equipment was used in the creation of this vehicle by using carbon fiber body parts. The two-seater M3 GTR only weighed 1350 kilograms and was based on the prior generation of the 3 Series models.
The M3 featured a 4.0 liter V8 engine with a cylinder bank angle of 90 degrees. The road version of the BMW M3 generated more than 258 kW (350 hp). The road version was kept as technically close as possible to the racing version. The only differences was the dry sump lubrication, a 6-speed gearbox, the variable M differential lock, a two-disc sports clutch and the very light V8 engine.
The rear spoiler, the roof and the front and rear aprons were made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic that aided in reducing the weight of the M3, just like the race version. The aerodynamic body was enhanced by both the extended front and rear apron and the rear spoiler. The powerplant's thermal well-being was controlled by additional cooling slits in the bonnet.
Featuring a much lowered suspension and mass amounts of sporty suspension settings, the BMW M3 GTR has a compact V8 high-performance engine that allows for optimum weight distribution, along with 19-inch wheels that guarantees amazing handling properties. The base price for a 2001 BMW M3 GTR Street Version is approximately $250,000.
For the 2000 season the M3 coupe and convertible sat out before undergoing a refresh in the spring of 2001. Featuring 333-horsepower six –cylinder engines, the newest M3 now had 100 hp more than the regular 3 Series models. Unveiled in January 2001 at Detroit's North American International Auto Show, the M3 convertible followed the coupe that had debuted nine months earlier at the New York Auto Show. Priced at a whopping $45,970, according the BMW, the soft top M3 'is the only true high-performance full four-seat convertible in its market segment.'
Similar in appearance and dimensions to the regular BMW 330Ci coupe and convertible, the M editions carry very distinct differences that include a cross-hatch center air intake, elliptical fog lights and a new bumper and spoiler ensemble. Allowing for more space for the M engine below, a new aluminum hood has subtle ‘power dome' accenting. To accommodate the wide tires, the wheels openings are flared outward by an additional 20 millimeters. The side mirrors on the M series have a distinct aero shape while ‘gills' behind the front wheel openings display an M3 emblem.
At the rear is a subtle decklid spoiler that is above a special M bumper/apron design. The M3 models also feature a wider front and rear track than BMW models, along with a unique suspensions and underbody components.
Basically identical from the front end to the A-pillar, the third-generation M3 coupes and convertible featured a rising beltline that imparts a visually lower stance to the convertible. 54 inches tall, the M3 coupe measure 176.7 inches in length. The fabric top of the M3 folds into a variable stowage compartment which offers increased storage capacity when the top is raised. Satin chrome finished wheels are featured with 18-inch tires on both M3 models. In case a serious pressure loss occurs, a new tire-pressure control monitor alerts the driver.
The coupe and convertible both had room for four and featured black M cloth along with Nappa leather upholstery. The M3 coupe featured three types of sport seats, the standard 10-way manual, eight-way power in a Luxury Package or the unique new M sports seats as a separate option. The new M sports seats featured 14-way power adjustment along with adjustable backrest side bolsters. The M3 convertible featured standard power front seats; which was an easy-entry featured that made it easier to gain access to the backseat.
The M3 featured standard equipment that included power windows, power heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control. The convertible featured a heated glass rear window as a standard option along with a power-operated top. Only one button initiated the entire top-down operation from unlatching at the windshield header, to lowering the side windows slightly, to raising a rigid magnesium cover before closing it again. The convertible also featured a wind deflector along with a removable aluminum hardtop. Available options were an optional roof rack and BMW's Park Distance Control system, a navigation system and a moonroof for the M3 coupe.
The BMW M-edition received the all new 333-hp, 3.2 –liter inline –six cylinder with continuous variable valve timing. The engine in the M3 features 93 more hp than its M predecessor from the previous generation. A new Getrag six-speed-manual transmission is featured along with a new M Variable Differential Lock that enhances both handling and traction on slippery surfaces.
Dynamic Stability Control, BMW's electronic stability system, combined traction control along with cornering-stability enhancement. This was the first time this system was installed in an M3. The convertible was capable of reaching 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds. The M3 Coupe reached 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds. To aid the driver and keep from over-revving a cold engine, a warming zone on the tachometer changes as the engine warms up, until it reaches the full 8,000-rpm ‘redline' limit.
The BMW M3 featured dual front airbags, all-disc antilock brakes and seat-integrated side-impact airbags all as standard featured. In the event of an impending rollover, a Rollover Protection System in the convertible automatically deploys stabilizer bars behind the rear seats. Optional are rear-seat side-impact airbags along with daytime running lights.Jessica Donaldson
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Well known for its automobile performance, BMW offered a specific vehicle for the select crowd that wanted a vehicle more thrilling. BMW introduced an all new pure-bred sportscar in February of 2001, the M3 GR powered by a V8 engine. A small series was produced from the flexible production facilities of BMW Individual permit, along with road licensing. No comfort equipment was used in the creation of this vehicle by using carbon fiber body parts. The two-seater M3 GTR only weighed 1350 kilograms and was based on the prior generation of the 3 Series models.
The M3 featured a 4.0 liter V8 engine with a cylinder bank angle of 90 degrees. The road version of the BMW M3 generated more than 258 kW (350 hp). The road version was kept as technically close as possible to the racing version. The only differences was the dry sump lubrication, a 6-speed gearbox, the variable M differential lock, a two-disc sports clutch and the very light V8 engine.
The rear spoiler, the roof and the front and rear aprons were made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic that aided in reducing the weight of the M3, just like the race version. The aerodynamic body was enhanced by both the extended front and rear apron and the rear spoiler. The powerplant's thermal well-being was controlled by additional cooling slits in the bonnet.
Featuring a much lowered suspension and mass amounts of sporty suspension settings, the BMW M3 GTR has a compact V8 high-performance engine that allows for optimum weight distribution, along with 19-inch wheels that guarantees amazing handling properties. The base price for a 2001 BMW M3 GTR Street Version is approximately $250,000.
For the 2000 season the M3 coupe and convertible sat out before undergoing a refresh in the spring of 2001. Featuring 333-horsepower six –cylinder engines, the newest M3 now had 100 hp more than the regular 3 Series models. Unveiled in January 2001 at Detroit's North American International Auto Show, the M3 convertible followed the coupe that had debuted nine months earlier at the New York Auto Show. Priced at a whopping $45,970, according the BMW, the soft top M3 'is the only true high-performance full four-seat convertible in its market segment.'
Similar in appearance and dimensions to the regular BMW 330Ci coupe and convertible, the M editions carry very distinct differences that include a cross-hatch center air intake, elliptical fog lights and a new bumper and spoiler ensemble. Allowing for more space for the M engine below, a new aluminum hood has subtle ‘power dome' accenting. To accommodate the wide tires, the wheels openings are flared outward by an additional 20 millimeters. The side mirrors on the M series have a distinct aero shape while ‘gills' behind the front wheel openings display an M3 emblem.
At the rear is a subtle decklid spoiler that is above a special M bumper/apron design. The M3 models also feature a wider front and rear track than BMW models, along with a unique suspensions and underbody components.
Basically identical from the front end to the A-pillar, the third-generation M3 coupes and convertible featured a rising beltline that imparts a visually lower stance to the convertible. 54 inches tall, the M3 coupe measure 176.7 inches in length. The fabric top of the M3 folds into a variable stowage compartment which offers increased storage capacity when the top is raised. Satin chrome finished wheels are featured with 18-inch tires on both M3 models. In case a serious pressure loss occurs, a new tire-pressure control monitor alerts the driver.
The coupe and convertible both had room for four and featured black M cloth along with Nappa leather upholstery. The M3 coupe featured three types of sport seats, the standard 10-way manual, eight-way power in a Luxury Package or the unique new M sports seats as a separate option. The new M sports seats featured 14-way power adjustment along with adjustable backrest side bolsters. The M3 convertible featured standard power front seats; which was an easy-entry featured that made it easier to gain access to the backseat.
The M3 featured standard equipment that included power windows, power heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control. The convertible featured a heated glass rear window as a standard option along with a power-operated top. Only one button initiated the entire top-down operation from unlatching at the windshield header, to lowering the side windows slightly, to raising a rigid magnesium cover before closing it again. The convertible also featured a wind deflector along with a removable aluminum hardtop. Available options were an optional roof rack and BMW's Park Distance Control system, a navigation system and a moonroof for the M3 coupe.
The BMW M-edition received the all new 333-hp, 3.2 –liter inline –six cylinder with continuous variable valve timing. The engine in the M3 features 93 more hp than its M predecessor from the previous generation. A new Getrag six-speed-manual transmission is featured along with a new M Variable Differential Lock that enhances both handling and traction on slippery surfaces.
Dynamic Stability Control, BMW's electronic stability system, combined traction control along with cornering-stability enhancement. This was the first time this system was installed in an M3. The convertible was capable of reaching 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds. The M3 Coupe reached 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds. To aid the driver and keep from over-revving a cold engine, a warming zone on the tachometer changes as the engine warms up, until it reaches the full 8,000-rpm ‘redline' limit.
The BMW M3 featured dual front airbags, all-disc antilock brakes and seat-integrated side-impact airbags all as standard featured. In the event of an impending rollover, a Rollover Protection System in the convertible automatically deploys stabilizer bars behind the rear seats. Optional are rear-seat side-impact airbags along with daytime running lights.Jessica Donaldson
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