After the limousine, Hamann-Motorsport now also vamps up the estate car
version of the new BMW 5 Series. In Laupheim, the Touring is upgraded to become
a fitness studio for up to five persons. All done with the aid of an
aerodynamics package with a variety of designs, a sports exhaust system,
light-alloy wheels and improvements to the vehicle interior.
The refined Hamann sporty makeover is even
available in several versions for the 5 Series Touring. The selection starts at
the front with a front spoiler lip for the normal Touring, an additional one for
vehicles with the M-technology package and a front skirt specially developed by
Hamann with four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets.
Sportily-designed side skirts continue the modified appearance right through to
the rear. A diffuser-rear skirt with inserts for the four-tailpipe exhaust
system, a rear spoiler and a roof spoiler ensure additional downthrust.
So that the 5 Series Touring can make an impressive appearance on the tarmac,
Hamann offers a choice of light-alloy wheels. Very appropriate for the job is
the 21-inch "ANODIZED" EDITION RACE DESIGN. With Its matt black central boss and
high-gloss rim, the "ANODIZED" EDITION RACE DESIGN is delivered as a complete
wheel set with 255/30 ZR21 wheels at the front and 295/25 ZR21 tires at the back
at a price of 8,390 EUR ($12,000). In addition there is the "Anniversary Evo"
design in 20 or 21-inch rim sizes with a choice of silver or matt black.
With progressively-wound suspension springs Hamann lowers the BMW 5 Series
Touring's centre of gravity by around one and a half inches (35 mm), which sets
off the light-alloy wheels even better.
At the rear, the four tailpipes
belonging to the sports rear silencer stand out; they are supplied by Hamann for all engine models. In
addition, and exclusively for the 550i Touring, a sports metal catalyser is
available with middle silencer.
In order to give the occupants exclusive
surroundings with a sporty note, Hamann refines the vehicle interior with a
10-part carbon decorative set in matt titanium grey, also available in other
colors at an additional charge, a sports steering wheel including airbag and
aluminum pedals complete with footrest, as well as velours floor mats with logo.
On request, the in-house leather workshop can embellish the headrests with the
Hamann signature.