Pole Position

Its name is its motto: With the study HAMANN POLE POSITION, tuner Hamann Motorsport demonstrates the creativity and technical competence of the worldwide renowned tuner for the next millenium. The saloon painted in the special colour Conti-Yellow was constructed based on the E 46 model range and is powered by a M3 six-cylinder four-valve engine enlarged to 3.4 litre capacity. The power output is really spectacular: The 3.4 litre engine performs 370 hp / 272 kW at 7550 rpm and produces 420 Nm of maximum torque at 3500 revs. Doped this way, the HAMANN POLE POSITION study catapults itself in 4.7 seconds from 0 - 100 km/h and is 285 plus km/h fast.

But the prototype doesn’t only set new standards regarding its road performances: With the HAMANN POLE POSITION concept car, a new, ultra-sporty Hamann Motorsport aerodynamics-kit, which will be available soon for all BMW E 46, is introduced. The add-on, sporty rounded fender flarings front and rear make the HAMANN POLE POSITION study 186 centimeters wide and give room to extremely big wheels. To reach maximum possible traction, the wide body version is equipped with modular Hamann Motorsport PG 2 light alloy wheels in 11Jx18 rear and ContiSportContact tyres in 275/30 ZR 19 format. To transfer the steering and braking forces, there are mounted 9-inch wide wheels with 245/35 ZR 19 tyres on the front axle. The asymmetrical tyre pattern of the Continental high performance tyre can be found again on the bodywork of the HAMANN POLE POSITION concept car.
The exciting racing look is complemented with a very sporty handling. Hamann Motorsport developed a height-adjustable sports suspension which lowers the car by 40 millimeters. The chassis package additionally contains adjustable anti-roll bars, a front strut brace and a high performance brake system with 320 mm large, ventilated and perforated discs and four-pot calipers.

The cockpit of the HAMANN POLE POSITION study equally meets aesthetic and functional demands: Seats and door panels are upholstered in a yellow-black leather combination. The HAMANN POLE POSITION concept car is a ready-to-drive study with outstanding road performances and handling. Many options like the aerodynamics parts, the wheels and many more are available for all BMW ‘3 of the E 46 model range.

Z8 | X5 | E46 Coupe Wide Body | Pole Position | STW | BMW 3 Compact
E46 Coupe | E46 | 3 Series | 5 E39 | 7 Series | 8 Series |
M Coupe | Z3 | Z3 M Roadster | Z1