2010 HAMANN Ferrari California F149

(from hamann press release)

2010 HAMANN FERRARI CALIFORNIA F149

Al dente –
the HAMANN tuning programme for the Ferrari California


Refining super sports cars is more than just business for the company HAMANN
Motorsport. Their passion for detail, for something special and unique is the main
incentive for extraordinary modifications. The latest stroke of genius once again
confirms this. The HAMANN
interpretation of the Ferrari California with its exclusive
and extensive refining programme does not only make the hearts of real Ferrari fans
beat faster.

Most of all, the car body kit proves that HAMANN
does not only focus on changing
the visual appearance. Apart from design elements such as a bonnet made of carbon
fibre, specific modifications at the front, sides and back boost the aerodynamics.
Thereby, the front spoiler reduces the lifting forces of the California which significantly
improves the handling and agility. Moreover, the unobtrusive side skirt set calms the
airflow between both axles. And moreover, a back spoiler increases the contact
pressure. Here, the HAMANN
engineers agreed on a small wing profile which
considerably enhances the car body design. As the combination with the perfectly
integrated and three-part rear diffuser renders enough grip for the road. Mainly on
country roads with many curves, the HAMANN
aerodynamics kit unravels its power
and generates pure driving pleasure.

The extra agility and handling gives room for more performance. Also here,
HAMANN-Motorsport contributes its know-how. An adjustment for the motor
management is in preparation and a sport exhaust system will also be especially
engineered for this sports car. This combination will advance the performance of the
serial 4.3 litre V8 engine with 460 hp by up 20 percent.

Another technical highlight in the offered tuning programme is the multi-part
HAMANN
aluminium wheel called EDITION RACE ANODIZED. The black anodized
rim star and the titanium bolting of the high-gloss polished rim flange emphasise the
racing character. As the wheel is produced in forged technology, it is extremely light.
This reduces the unsprung masses which noticeably improves both the acceleration
and the braking response. The recommended wheel-tyre combination measures
9.0Jx21 inches with 245/30ZR21 tyres for the front and 12.5Jx21 rims with wheels
measuring 345/25ZR21 are fitted at the back. The wheel-tyre combination is perfectly
enhanced by the suspension which is used in order to lower the sports car.