Hamann Motorsports Accessorizes New BMW 6-Series

Life goes on for Hamann Motorsports after the death of its founder last week as the German tuning house has introduced its first set of accessories for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible models. Hamann did not accompany the photos with a press release so we’re still short on details, but the pictures reveal several new alloy wheel designs as well as a new four-pipe exhaust system. For the time being, follow the break to check out the gallery.

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R.I.P.: Richard Hamann, Founder of the Famous Tuning Firm Dies at Age 53

The founder of the well-known tuning firm Hamann Motorsport and racecar driver, Richard Hamann, passed away last week at the age of 53 after a long battle with a severe illness. The tuning company that bears his name issued this statement:

“Richard Hamann passed away after a severe illness. Owing him deep respect and gratitude, his untimely death is an enormous loss for us. The team of HAMANN Motorsport will always honour his memory and continues to run the business according to his wishes. The team of HAMANN Motorsport will always honour his memory and continues to run the business according to his wishes.”

Aside from founding Hamann Motorsports, Richard Hamann was also an avid race car driver for over 20 years having taking part in more than 700 races in his career.

Different milestones in the racing career of Richard Hamann:

• more than 20 years active in motor sports
• more than 700 races, 300 times finishing among the top three
• 103 victories
• 3-times victory of Special Touring Car Trophy with BMW M1
• Commitments in Gruppe C
• Commitments in DTM
• Commitments in Formula 3

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