Hamann presented Typhoon, based on Mercedes G55 AMG
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
The German tuning company Hamann presented a new program tuning of Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is called Typhoon and is based on the G55 AMG. The program includes outdoor body-kit consisting of new bumpers and radiator grille, spoiler at the rear of the roof and a carbon side mirror covers. Appearance of the car is supplemented by massive wheels and six codend of the exhaust system located in three of the two countries. The Hamann specialists have increased the power of the 5.5-liter engine AMG, which has increased from standard 500 to 600 h.p., while the maximum torque increased to 782Nm. Under normal 700Nm. This is achieved through modernized injectors, rescheduled block management unit and advanced transmissions. According to Hamann, developed their Typhoon is capable of accelerating from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 5.1sec and to develop maximum speed of 261 kilometers / hr Note that the standard Mercedes G55 AMG acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr occurs 5.5sec and the maximum speed limit is 210 kilometers / hr.
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