Taking the leap to real racing with the help of SimRacing? Well, Tim Heinemann has set an example and shows that SimRacing is more than just dull gaming and leisure activity in front of the PC. He demonstrates that becoming ...
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KW V3 Leveling coilover kit for the Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-class in detail
In our scope of delivery, we offer the KW V3 Leveling coilover kit for the Mercedes-Benz V-class (Vito and Vito Tourer included) with and without 4-Matic (AWD). In this post, we dig deeper into the differences between a “normal” KW ...
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 ...
The KW V4 Clubsport makes the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat purr calmly when speeding over highways
When the Dodge Charger Hellcat hit the scene back in 2015, car enthusiasts were floored by its jaw-dropping price tag of just $62,300. How could a car with such impressive specs, boasting a whopping 717 HP, be so affordable? Skeptics ...
Ultimate Dubs 2023: KW leaves a lasting impression at aftermarket Volkswagen Group car show
Ultimate Dubs brings together some of the finest modified VW Group cars from the UK and Europe, showcased in this indoor location, with high performance and aggressive stance being the main themes. It was a pleasing sight to see a large portion of the vehicles on display sporting components from both KW and BBS, reaffirming the continued popularity of our brands.
The electro ‘stang: KW V3 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV
Is a V8 always needed? No way. Nevertheless, we were in awe when we saw the Ford Mustang Mach-E for the first time. The car doesn’t look like a Mustang, and the SUV is fully electric. For us at KW, ...
Not in the mood for a DDC? This is how you easily decommission your adaptive damper control
You bought a second-hand VW Golf 6 (1k) or a 4-series BMW (F32, F33) with electronic chassis control, but the serial shocks are becoming increasingly brittle and chapped? An original suspension with adaptive damper control or electronic damper adjustment isn’t ...
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 ...
BMW passion: Exclusive and breathtaking classic cars at our retail partner Raab Automotive
Together with Raab Automotive, we took it one step further and developed several coilover applications for selected classic BMW automobiles, such as the BMW 2002, BMW E24, and the BMW E28. Those had the official product description "Raab Classics coilovers made by KW."
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.
50 years of BMW M – we celebrate with our KW V3 coilover kits for all BMW M3 (G80), M3 Touring (G81), M4 Coupé (G82) and M4 Convertible (G83)
The KW V3 gives every BMW M perfect driving behavior right from its factory pre-dialed basic suspension setup and as a great extra, even the possibility to adjust the driving dynamics, handling, and even the rolling comfort by yourself with the separate conmpression and rebound adjustment.
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 ...
To the point: Another victory for our Rallye customers at the WRC in Monte-Carlo
What a debut of Sébastien Ogier in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid (#17)! Though it was his first time in the Yaris, he led the race from the beginning. Sébastien Ogier and his co-pilot won every single classification test ...
OEM partnership: The optional “track pack” for the Ford Focus ST is now available
At the end of September 2022, Ford finally launched the so-called Track Pack with an additional adjustable coilover kit for their Ford Focus ST. The best thing about the release is the fact that the coilovers are from KW automotive ...
Essen Motor Show 2022: With KW as an exhibitor, the Essen Motor Show becomes spectacular and we’ll show you why
Thank god it’s that time of the year again: The Essen Motor Show is back and the KW automotive Group participates with its premium brands ap Sportfahrwerke, Ascher Racing, BBS wheels, KW suspensions, RaceRoom, Reiger Suspension, ST suspensions and TrackTime ...
New bus coilovers: The KW V3 coilover kit for the VW T7 Multivan
Even if it’s not a VW ID. Buzz, it’s still very stylish: the new Multivan. The VW T7 Multivan with our KW V3 coilovers lost none of its charm and drives at least as well as its popular predecessors. For ...
Mercedes-AMG GT R: KW V5 Clubsport coilover kit with solid piston technology
Our KW V5 Clubsport coilover kit is finally available. At the German Essen Motor Show 2021, KW already presented the first prototypes of the 4-way adjustable Clubsport coilover with KW Solid Piston Technology. Almost half a year later at the ...
WRC: Reiger customers celebrate an early world championship
After having a lean period in Belgium and Greece, the 22-year-old world championship leader Kalle Rovanperä picks up speed in New Zealand. With challenging weather conditions, the Finn in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 proved that this kind of weather ...
ST coilovers are road legal in Germany for the Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R
Again and again, JDM-enthusiasts speak to us asking whether there are coilovers for the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Least of them seem to know that we already sell KW coilovers for the Nissan Skyline GT-R models R32, R33 and R34. These ...
KW V4 coilovers are now available for the Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan with a maximum system performance of 300 kilowatts (408 HP) and rear-wheel drive can now be equipped with the KW V4 coilovers. Our coilovers manufactured in Germany enable a continuous lowering of up to 35 millimeters. Electric ...