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Normally HAMANN-Motorsport is renowned as a tuning company for BMW and for refining sinfully expensive luxury cars. But sometimes the Laupheim-based technicians move off the beaten tracks and devote themselves to something completely unexpected – in this case the Fiat 500. The HAMANN-technicians started with a lot of joy and enthusiasm for the cool little retro sports car and developed the extensive HAMANN sportivo–tuning programme. Striking 17-inch rims and a lively flag pattern optically emphasize the racy character of this little Italian. The strong sound of the HAMANN-sport exhaust system for the 1,4 litre petrol car also underlines this acoustically. A performance optimization for the diesel model, progressive chassis springs and a newly-developed braking system round out the racy appearance and provide a speedy joyride.

The design wheel HM sportivo I stands for trendy mobile appearance and perfect handling. The matt black varnish rim in one piece has a diamond-polished outer edge and is offered in the size 7.0 x 17. HAMANN recommends matching tyres in the sizes 195/40 ZR17 or 215/34 ZR 17 by its technology partner Hankook. A complete wheel-set can be obtained from 1,420 €. The HAMANN-set for lowering chassis leads to a further improvement in handling the car and ensures that the vehicle centre which is made up from four progressively spun springs is lowered by 30mm.

The sport exhaust system which was especially devised for the 1,4 litre petrol car renders a thrilling sonorous sound. The system includes a muffler (from 390 € onwards) with two round end pipes made of high-grade steel (70 mm diameter), a pre-muffler with metal catalyst and a sport fan manifold. All components can also be obtained individually. Also for this model, HAMANN developed a stable sport braking system for improved deceleration values. The set consists of two perforated and ventilated brake discs (diameter 280 x 28mm) at the front axle in connection with red 4-piston fixed yokes and steal flex brake lines. The back axle can be upgraded with brake discs measuring 240 mm in diameter.

The increased performance by HAMANN costs 699 € for the 1,3 Multijet 16V Fiat 500 diesel model. After re-programming the integrated control unit, the motor renders up to 90 hp / 66 kW at 4,000 r.p.m. (series: 75 hp / 55 KW) and a maximum torque of 230 Nm at 1,750 r.p.m. (series: 145 Nm at 1,500 r.p.m.).

Normally HAMANN-Motorsport is renowned as a tuning company for BMW and for refining sinfully expensive luxury cars. But sometimes the Laupheim-based technicians move off the beaten tracks and devote themselves to something completely unexpected – in this case the Fiat 500. The HAMANN-technicians started with a lot of joy and enthusiasm for the cool little retro sports car and developed the extensive HAMANN sportivo–tuning programme. Striking 17-inch rims and a lively flag pattern optically emphasize the racy character of this little Italian. The strong sound of the HAMANN-sport exhaust system for the 1,4 litre petrol car also underlines this acoustically. A performance optimization for the diesel model, progressive chassis springs and a newly-developed braking system round out the racy appearance and provide a speedy joyride.

The design wheel HM sportivo I stands for trendy mobile appearance and perfect handling. The matt black varnish rim in one piece has a diamond-polished outer edge and is offered in the size 7.0 x 17. HAMANN recommends matching tyres in the sizes 195/40 ZR17 or 215/34 ZR 17 by its technology partner Hankook. A complete wheel-set can be obtained from 1,420 €. The HAMANN-set for lowering chassis leads to a further improvement in handling the car and ensures that the vehicle centre which is made up from four progressively spun springs is lowered by 30mm.

The sport exhaust system which was especially devised for the 1,4 litre petrol car renders a thrilling sonorous sound. The system includes a muffler (from 390 € onwards) with two round end pipes made of high-grade steel (70 mm diameter), a pre-muffler with metal catalyst and a sport fan manifold. All components can also be obtained individually. Also for this model, HAMANN developed a stable sport braking system for improved deceleration values. The set consists of two perforated and ventilated brake discs (diameter 280 x 28mm) at the front axle in connection with red 4-piston fixed yokes and steal flex brake lines. The back axle can be upgraded with brake discs measuring 240 mm in diameter.

The increased performance by HAMANN costs 699 € for the 1,3 Multijet 16V Fiat 500 diesel model. After re-programming the integrated control unit, the motor renders up to 90 hp / 66 kW at 4,000 r.p.m. (series: 75 hp / 55 KW) and a maximum torque of 230 Nm at 1,750 r.p.m. (series: 145 Nm at 1,500 r.p.m.).

The aluminium pedal set including footrest and a car mat set with an embroidered HAMANN sportive logo accentuate the interior and perfect the Fiat 500 programme in a stylish way. Bridgman takes Carrera Cup double at Donington

Tim Bridgman made it four victories from the last four races at Donington Park on Sunday (4 May) in rounds five and six of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB.

Round five

With a faultless performance for Team Parker Racing, Bridgman (Stansted, Essex) made it three wins from three races as Tim Harvey (Oxford) headed the pursuit. Nigel Rice (Beverley) claimed Pro-Am1 spoils for Red Line Racing.

Starting from pole position, Bridgman led the pack into Redgate as Harvey edged ahead of Michael Caine (Newmarket). Up front, Bridgman set about building his advantage. "I got an okay start and managed to pull out a gap. Then I just pushed hard for the whole race," he said. "The hat-trick of wins is great, but we're just taking each race as it comes." Harvey never stopped chasing, and was able to ease clear of Caine. By setting fastest lap, Harvey also ensured that he took over the championship lead from Caine.

"It was a case of job done," said Harvey. "I'm very happy with that race." Caine ran a strong third and brought the gap to Harvey back down to 1.5s at the flag. "I started taking a bit of time off Tim towards the end, but I'm sure he was backing off," said Caine.

Fourth belonged to Sam Hancock (London) and at one stage he was shadowing Caine for third. But as the race developed, Hancock dropped away and slipped into the clutches of Callum McLeod (Northampton). Into the final lap they were nose-to-tail, but Hancock held on to secure fourth. "We've still got some work to do; it's just little bits everywhere," said Hancock. MacLeod drove a strong race to work through to fifth as his experience of the 911GT3 Cup car grew lap by lap.

Phil Quaife (Tonbridge) took sixth, but had to battle ahead of Pro-Am1 leader Rice, who ran as high as sixth place overall after a rocket start. "It's really good fun just driving the car," said Rice after settling into seventh place and a commanding Pro-Am1 lead. Out of contention after running fifth on the opening lap went Charles Bateman (Boston) after picking up a rear puncture in the opening stages.

Behind Rice in Pro-Am1, Tony Gilham (Dartford) had to push hard in the early laps to fend off Nick Whale (Stratford-on-Avon). However, as the race developed, the gap grew to a few seconds. "It took a couple of laps to get heat into the tyres in the early laps," said Gilham.

Round six

Bridgman scored his fourth victory in a row in a thrilling sixth round later in the day. In tricky weather conditions, six cars put on a fabulous contest in front of a big crowd and live TV cameras and it was Quaife who battled through to take the flag first from Bridgman and Caine, while Rice completed a double victory in Pro-Am1. However, Quaife was later penalised for passing under a yellow flag and dropped to third in the amended results.

With rain threatening, tyre choice was an issue before the race but everyone went to the grid on slicks. There was an early Safety Car period after a first corner brush sent Whale into the gravel at Redgate. As the cars completed the opening lap, just before reaching the Safety Car, the top four were incredibly close after Bridgman ran wide at the chicane and delayed Caine as Quaife and Bateman dived up alongside. The Clerk of the Course later ruled that Quaife had passed under a yellow flag, and the resulting penalty would change the results.

As the cars toured behind the Safety Car, more rain fell and conditions were incredibly difficult over the opening laps of the re-start.

From the green flag, Bridgman led, but the track was very slippery and drivers were struggling for grip at every corner. It made for a fantastic spectacle as the top six cars ran nose-to-tail for lap after lap, rapidly increasing their pace as the track started to dry once more. It was Quaife who took the fight to Bridgman, but right behind were Caine and Hancock, while Bateman and Harvey completed the tightly packed top six.

The critical moment came under braking for the chicane on lap 12 when Quaife pulled off an audacious passing move on Bridgman. "I did a pretty crazy move on Bridgman into the chicane and I only just made the corner," said Quaife. "I thought there was no way he would make the corner," said Bridgman. However, Quaife found enough grip to get his car slowed down and through the corner, now ahead as Bridgman, Caine, Bateman, Harvey and Hancock chased.

The six cars still ran nose-to-tail and produced a superb spectacle, but up front Quaife held on with a fine performance to take the flag ahead of Bridgman and Caine. "Phil drove a great race and was prepared to take the risks; I was pushing all the time," said Bridgman, who later discovered that he had taken over as race winner. Caine chased them home. "I'd got the championship to think about" said Caine, who moved to second ahead of Quaife in the amended result.

Bateman drove a superb race to claim fourth from Hancock and Harvey, as less than three seconds covered six cars at the end of half an hour of flat out racing. Rice had a straightforward run to Pro-Am1 victory and seventh overall after MacLeod retired after making a change to wet tyres when the track was at it's worst. Gilham headed the chase of Rice in Pro-Am1.

Bateman clinched the 'Driver of the Weekend' award for his outstanding pace, while Jota Sport was confirmed as 'Team of the Weekend'.

The next round of the 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup GB is at Thruxton, Hampshire, on May 17 / 18.

Provisional 2008 Drivers' Championship Points Positions

After round 6, Donington Park 4 May
Pos Driver Total points
1 Michael Caine 108
2 Tim Harvey 102
3 Tim Bridgman 84
4 Phil Quaife 73
5 Sam Hancock 68
6 Charles Bateman 64
7 Tony Gilham 57
8 Nigel Rice 50
9 Fergus Campbell 27
10 Nick Whale 8

Pro-Am1 category

1 Tony Gilham 57
2 Nigel Rice 50
3 Fergus Campbell 27
4 Nick Whale 8

Pro-Am2 category

Provisional 2008 Teams' Championship Points Positions

After round 6, Donington Park 4 May
Pos Team Total points Scoring drivers
1 Team Parker Racing 192 Bridgman and Caine
2 Red Line Racing 152 Harvey and Rice
3 Jota Sport 141 Hancock and Quaife
4 ReDesign Racing 57 Gilham
5 Team RPM 8 Whale
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