It’s March, it’s hot, it’s dusty, and the air is thin. Welcome to the WRC Guanajuato Rally Mexico 2023. In the WRC season 2023, we are equipping all Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid, Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid, Ford Rally2, Citroen ...
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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
In October 2022, Ford USA sold more Mustang Mach-E models than in 2021. The Mustang Mach-E overtook the latest Ford Mustang models with V8 and four-cylinder eco boost, referring to some US car registration statistics. We already have the KW V3 for the Mach-E developed
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 ...
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.
WRC: M-Sport Ford World Rally Team is back on the top
The past weekend, the traditional WRC 2023 in Sweden took place again. The Estonian Ott Tänak and his co-pilot Martin Järveoja had a magnificent pace throughout the entire race. In their M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid (#8), both Estonians were ...
Fast, faster, the fastest: The Porsche 911 with a lap time of 6.58,42 at the Nurburgring Nordschleife
Manthey performance kits are basically always built according to the basic driving dynamics principles of intelligent sports car modification: Better aerodynamics, better brakes, better suspension and lighter wheels including tires with more grip.
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 ...
An upgrade in driving dynamics for the Mercedes-Benz C-class: KW V3 for the sedan (W206) and station wagon (S206)
Many automotive enthusiasts have been retrofitting their cars with our KW V3 coilover kits. Also, many Mercedes-Benz drivers decide on our compression and rebound adjustable suspensions. By the way, the serial coilover kit we engineered for the AMG Black Series ...
IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona: KW customer teams in the GTD Pro and GTD class
Last weekend, the Daytona International Speedway opened its doors for the annual Rolex 24. The spectacular race in the city of Florida is the season opener of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar championship. As generally known, the competition on the racetrack ...
Good-looking merch: The KW winter jacket “Fichtenberg” edition
For several years, we tackle the winter months with our KW inox-line stainless-steel spring struts which won’t rust. In case icy wind in fall, winter, or spring strikes again we now have a remedy for you. As of now, we ...
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 ...
Rallye Dakar 2023: The desert writes its own history – Reiger offroad customers win enormously
Motorsport customers of the KW automotive group continue to be on the triumphant march on racetracks, but also away from paved terrain. Nasser Al-Attiyah in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux defended his title at the Rallye Dakar. In total, there ...
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 ...
New coilover kit for the BMW M4 (G8x): The KW V4 Clubsport is manufactured with MacPherson inverted shaft struts
For many years, the BMW enthusiasts of IND Distribution in North America have been customers and partners of KW. With its Bavarian project cars, our partner never fails to surprise the worldwide BMW community. One of their demo vehicles is ...
Tesla Model 3 with KW V3 and BBS CI-R: An unbeatable combination
An elegant set of wheels combined with KW V3 coilovers. This is what our KW retail partner Carpoint Merenberg in Germany recently did with a Tesla Model 3. Since 2018 we offer separately in compression and rebound forces adjustable KW ...