The first weekend of March 2024 is a weekend to remember for us! For the first time, KW automotive is active in the top class of long-distance racing with our KW Racing suspensions. Our motorsport customers are celebrating a successful ...
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Track-Day Ready: KW V5 Clubsport Coilovers Unlock Peak Performance for BMW M4 (G82) & M4 CSL
For track day enthusiasts seeking the ultimate balance between responsive handling for everyday driving and exceptional cornering speeds to conquer racetracks, the KW V5 Clubsport coilover suspension is the perfect choice.
2024 FIA World Endurance Championship Kicks Off: KW automotive Now Active in the World Endurance Championship
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is one of the most prestigious championships in the world of motorsport, alongside Formula 1. For the first time, KW automotive is also equipping the spearhead of sports car racing in this world endurance championship: hybrid prototype sports cars (LMDh).
Bathurst 12 Hour Race: Rain or Shine – Grello ruled Mount Panorma Circuit
Successful debut at the Intercontinental GT Challenge in Australia: Longstanding KW Motorsport client, Manthey EMA, clinches victory at the Bathurst 12-hour race
Asian Le Mans Series: Porsche customer GT3 winners secure ticket to Le Mans
Customer racing cars under the GT3 regulations are confirmed to participate in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time this year.
All 2024 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo and Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo race cars are equipped with KW Solid Piston Motorsport shock absorbers
The British brand is a motorsport institution with a great global reach. Now we will also be a part of this history with our engineering
Essen Motor Show 2023 – we love the Show!
Over. Finished. Gone. The Essen Motor Show 2023 is already history. For all those who did not make it to Essen from December 1 to December 10, 2023, we will take a brief look back at our appearance here again. ...
The Lamborghini SC63 is the first Le Mans Hypercar with KW Formula Racing dampers
KW automotive is the official technical partner of Lamborghini Squadra Corse: During the Essen Motor Show 2023, KW automotive unveiled its next generation of motorsport dampers designed for hybrid prototype sports cars and formula cars.
KW V5 and KW V5 Clubsport Coilover Suspension Kits for Lotus Emira
Our 4-way adjustable KW V5 and KW V5 Clubsport Coilover Kits, featuring bespoke KW Solid Piston Technology, will elevate the ride quality of your Lotus Emira
The Ultimate Porsche for Petrolheads: 911 GT3 R Rennsport
As with the newly reinterpreted 935 (2018) based on the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport at the time, Porsche also relies on the chassis engineering of the KW automotive group for the Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport (992). Our colleagues from the KW Motorsport department equip the limited edition "track tool Porsche," limited to 77 units, with our KW V6 Racing dampers.
New in! KW V5 coilovers for the Honda NSX and Acura NSX
In contrast to common mono-tube or twin-tube dampers, we trust in our Solid Piston technology for the KW V5 coilover kit for the modern Honda NSX / Acura NSX. This way, our damper hydraulic is able to generate much more force. As a result, the support of the car body improves. A high spring rate is no longer required.
KW becomes partner of the “Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS”
Each race, held at tracks in Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, features up to 40 different GT3 and GT4 race cars. Notably, all BMW M4 GT3, BMW M4 GT4, Mercedes-AMG GT4, Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.1, 992), Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, and Toyota GR Supra GT4 are equipped with the adjustable KW Racing dampers, available in both two-way and five-way adjustable damper configurations.
24h Nürburgring: 70 KW customer teams versus the green hell
The upcoming weekend, the annual 24h-race takes place at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. In total, 70 race cars are equipped with KW products. This represents more than half of the starting race cars. We are proud that racing teams across almost all categories rely on KW Racing components manufactured in the small German town of Fichtenberg.
Sebring: Home of KW Solid Piston Technology – our motorsport customers celebrate GTD and GTD-Pro victories
Anyone who has ever experienced Sebring will never forget the time-honored circuit in the heart of Florida. By contrast, the racetrack, which was built on a former air base, is a horror for many race drivers and chassis engineers. The ...
DTM 2023: KW automotive equips BMW and Porsche teams – our colleague Tim Heinemann ascents in the DTM
It still takes some time until the DTM season of 2023 starts. However, the first race at the end of May was cleverly chosen: The 24h race of the Nurburgring Nordschleife and the Nurburgring long-distance series (NLS) are taking place ...
Flawless double victory for BMW M Team WRT at the 9-hour race in Kyalami
At the Kyalami 9 Hour, the two BMW M4 GT3s started from second and third positions with their KW Solid Piston dampers. After nine hours, the BMW M Team WRT celebrated a double victory.
Next exit, Le Mans: KW V5 coilover kit for the Porsche Carrera GT
High-revving V10 mid-engine, 5.7 liters displacement, 612 HP, manual six-speed transmission, and a carbon fiber monocoque. The Porsche Carrera GT (980) was always ahead of its time. According to the media, Porsche only delivered 1270 vehicles from 2003 to 2006. ...
12h race of Bathurst: Manthey EMA is second placed in the Porsche 991.2
With the old Porsche 911 GT3 R (#912), Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet, and Thomas Preining of Team Manthey EMA became second-placed with less than a second distance. Both BMW M4 GT3 (#32 and #46) are – also like the Porsche ...
Congratulations to our customers for a successful motorsport season in 2022 in the DTM, NASCAR, NLS, WRC & Co.
KW automotive is, directly and indirectly, involved in almost all motorsport championships and racing series globally. Whether in the DTM, IMSA, NASCAR, or WRC: Many racing teams worldwide believe in our products. With the popular brands BBS, KW, and Reiger, ...
DTM 2022: Sheldon Van der Linde wins the DTM championship, KW motorsport customer Schubert Motorsport wins team classification
The DTM is over, and winners were selected: The past weekend was a very special one for Sheldon Van der Linde and Schubert Motorsport in their new BMW M4 GT3 (#31). The 23-year-old Sheldon Van der Linde won the DTM ...