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Old 08-10-06, 02:20 PM
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Wing doors and an aerodynamic body kit are among the modifications on the Hamann Gallardo Spyder.


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The Hamann Gallardo Spyder.

Date posted: 08-10-2006

LAUPHEIM, Germany — Hamann has made over another Italian exotic. This time, the German tuner has transformed the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, with a modest power boost and a major face-lift.

The aero body kit begins with a front spoiler and side sills and adds a three-piece rear spoiler, wing and diffuser. The components can be ordered in carbon-kevlar or fiberglass.

The real treat — a Hamann signature patterned after such current and previous Lambo models as the Murcielago, the Diablo and the Countach — is the addition of wing doors that flip up at an angle.

Inside, an 11-piece kit with decorative carbon-fiber trim gives the Spyder an even more exotic look.

To provide a little performance kick, Hamann offers two types of sports mufflers, including a system with quad stainless-steel pipes and metal catalysts. Hamann also recalibrates the engine ECU, bumping output to 550 horsepower and torque to 406 pound-feet. Top speed climbs slightly to 199 mph.

Other modifications include sport brakes and a choice of 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels shod with Z-rated performance tires.

For more information, see the Hamann Web site.

What this means to you: A lovely companion to the Hamann Ferrari F430 Spider, for fans of the Raging Bull.

Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=116446#2
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Old 08-10-06, 02:33 PM
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I Love What Large Tuners Do To Lambos!

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this, unlike the F430 they did, looks good
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Hamann can keep their aero kit - I'll take my Spyder stock.

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Originally Posted by videcormeum
Hamann can keep their aero kit - I'll take my Spyder stock.

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not feelin Hamann products lately
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I love the look!
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Those wheels don't fit in with the exotic rest of the car.
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I also feel the Gallardo is a car that is best left mostly stock. I say mostly because I wouldn't keep stock wheels on any car regardless of what it is. The Gallardo body is so sweet and slick I wouldn't ruin it with body cladding....unless they were very subtle.
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