The black and red
theme carries over into the interior, which Hamann describes as a “VIP
lounge with motorsports characteristics.” Right. Aside from the red and
black trim pieces, the biggest interior change is the redesigned
steering wheel
Cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Jeep Wrangler encourage tuning. Others, like the Porsche Panamera and Land Rover Range Rover, should probably just be left alone. Even though it’s described by its creators as “a genuine treat for both the eyes and ears,” Hamann’s custom Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster falls firmly into the leave-it-alone camp.
Officially
dubbed the Hamann Hawk Roadster, this custom SLS AMG Roadster is a
follow-up to Hamann’s Hawk coupe. The SLS AMG Roadster gets a black and red exterior theme and unique body panels that Hamann says increases downforce and reduces aerodynamic
drag. The new exterior bits include a new front bumper with larger air
intakes, new sideskirts, a new rear bumper with a rear diffuser, a
carbon fiber hood and wing, and black one-piece 21-inch wheels.
Despite
how much Hamann changed on the SLS AMG Roadster’s exterior and
interior, the tuner only lightly breathed on the SLS’ 6.2-liter V-8.
Thanks to a new stainless steel exhaust system, sports air filter, and
ECU re-flash, Hamann’s drop-top SLS now produces 627-hp and 501 lb-ft of
torque, up from the 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. Other performance
modifications to modified SLS AMG Roadster are limited to an adjustable
coilover suspension that can lower the car 1.2 inches. Hamann expects a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds, and a top speed of 198 mph.