Hamann Mods the R56
Auto Tuner Hamann has gotten thier hands on an R56 and given it a few modifications.
>One thing is clear: you will attract attention with the Mini, even in standard trim. The exterior of the Mini could however convey a little more sportiness. HAMANN can help out in this respect, clothing the little runabout in some sporty gear. The HAMANN aerodynamics kit includes a front spoiler to reduce lift, a pair of side sills with integrated, brushed aluminum doorsills, and a two-piece rear diffuser.
>Even though the Mini already has very good handling, HAMANN saw a need for action in this area too. HAMANN height-adjustable coilover suspension promises even greater agility. It comprises four sports shock absorbers and four springs. The suspension can be lowered by up to 50 mm at the front, and by up to 30 mm at the rear. Thanks to its lower center of gravity, the Mini can be pushed through the corners even more like a go-kart than ever.
As far as we can tell, this is the first modded R56 to show up. And it’s not even available in the US.
[ New MINI with the Hamonn Touch ] Automobileportal.com via Autoblog
[ Hamann Motorsport ] Hamann Motorsport.com
This is the first R56 I have seen that I think looks really good. The kit is really subtle and really ties the whole car together.
Totally disagree, but this is all personal taste, of course. Regardless, it’s fun to see the beginning of a whole new round of modification!
I’d be curious to know if they did any engine or interior mods on this car. This aero kit is too busy for my taste.
From the article.
>Improving the sound of their car is one of the most important tuning measures for many drivers. So for sound fetishists HAMANN is offering an impressive twin-pipe sports rear silencer, with two round stainless steel tailpipes (each 90 mm in diameter). A sportier air intake sound is created by the HAMANN sports air filter, which is available for both the Cooper and Cooper S versions of the Mini.
And.
>Friends of individual looks have virtually free rein in the interior of the Mini. HAMANN doorsills made of brushed aluminum invite you to step inside this small car. The HAMANN Sports gear knob and the hand brake lever are also made of aluminum. Exclusive, black HAMANN foot-mats make the Mini even cozier, in addition to which HAMANN offers two interior sets made of exposed carbon fiber.
Not too bad. I could live without the side skirts. The panel gaps around the bumper and hood and fenders seem far too big in these pictures though. Not sure if that’s the MINI or Hamann.
<blockquote>Friends of individual looks have virtually free rein in the interior of the Mini. HAMANN doorsills made of brushed aluminum invite you to step inside this small car. The HAMANN Sports gear knob and the hand brake lever are also made of aluminum.</blockquote>
I bet the extra aluminum bits will look sweet with the brushed aluminum dash/door trim.
That’s a very poor effort in my opinion, especially the sideskirts, they just look awfull.
I don’t think it looks as good fully bodycoloured
The only thing I don’t care for is the strange gaps at the front. It doesn’t seem to fit together very well. As for the body colored kit and arches, I like it and have done the same to my OEM Aero kit (in Electric Blue)
I did a couple screen shots of a stock car and this car. It seems the one colour, which I can take or leave, lower valance does help soften or loose that pouchy look that the front of the car has now. I do like the little canards on the front valance but the Lava Lamp bulges on the side I’m not getting. Also, is the kit that badly made, referring to the gaps between wheel arches and bonnet, or is it just bad Photoshop work?
As to the side graphics… is that a joke?!
I like the Wheels in Pic number 3 does anyone have idea what make they are and where to get them
All in all it’s has a nice look. Something just needs to be done about the hood area to remove the inferior aftermarket hood look. The way MINI made the side marker stop at the hood doesn’t help much either.
Jack,
They are 18″ Hamann Anniversary rims.
Cheers,
Mario
When will we see real engine mods (not just exhaust) to see what this turbo is capable of? I would think the aftermarket people are racing to be the first to unveil upgrade kits.
>When will we see real engine mods (not just exhaust) to see what this turbo is capable of? I would think the aftermarket people are racing to be the first to unveil upgrade kits.
I would guess that as soon as the tuners get their hands on the car and can spend some time doing R&D we’ll start seeing more than exhaust mods. I’d guess 9 months to a year before anything serious starts showing up.
So it looks like the JCW will beat the aftermarket in terms of a release if the fall projection still holds up.