Another major auto show begins and another Hamann Hawk appears to show off its sleek and stylish exterior. Hamann has tweaked the 571 HP Mercedes SLS AMG a couple of times already, and this model shares many of the same additions as the previous packages, including an engine upgrade and a number of exterior and interior modifications.

The only real change to the Hamann Hawk is its exterior color. The new Hawk switches out the Everose Gold exterior finish with a Pure White. This new color is then combined with the same carbon fiber elements from the original package and a set of 21" wheels. The interior has also been modified in order to combine VIP lounge with motorsports characteristics.

The updated Hawk package is still all about power and speed, so Hamann->ke519 has remapped the car's ECU once again to produce a total of 636 HP. The performance specs also remain the same with a 0-60 mph sprint time of 3.6 seconds - a minor improvement from the car's standard 3.7 seconds - and a top speed of 199 mph.

Hit the jump to read more about the Hamann Hawk.

2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Hawk by Hamann

Specifications
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  • Model: 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Hawk by Hamann
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 636
  • Torque: 501@4850
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Exterior and Interior

Aside from the new Pure White exterior finish, the Hamann Hawk boasts of a new front apron, LED lights, and larger air intakes to help cool the burning engine. There's also a new, striking rear wing made of a checkered flag carbon, new side skirts, and a new rear apron. Finishing off the package is a new exhaust system with four enormous end pipes each measuring 90 mm in diameter and a set of single-part light-forged “Unique Forged Anodized 21” wheels that are fitted with 245/30 ZR 21 tires on the front and 345/25/ZR 1 tires at the back.

Hamann hasn't changed anything for the interior of the Hawk, so we're still looking at a plethora of leather and ultra-suede, as well as checkered flag carbon for the air inlets, door sill protectors, and center console. There is also a new steering wheel which has been ergonomically redesigned and a new set of black anodized aluminum pedals.

Engine

The standard SLS AMG comes with a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 571 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Working on this powertrain, Hamann upgraded the supercar’s ECU, bumping up the output to 636 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque at 4,850 rpm, matching that of the previous package. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is still made in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph.

The tuner is also offering a new coilover kit specially developed for the Hawk and equipped with four height-adjustable dampers and four progressively wound springs. This will allow the vehicle's center of gravity to be lowered about 30 millimeters.

Prices

Hamann hasn't announced pricing for the updates just yet, but we'd expect something north of the $183,000 price tag associated with the standard Mercedes SLS AMG.

Competition

The Mercedes SLS AMG is famous among tuning firms, so there are plenty of packages that can fight toe to toe with the Hamann Hawk. Our choice would be Mansory's Cormeum. The Cormeum can deliver a total of 660hp, with an 800hp package currently in the works. Wheelsandmore also has a package that delivers a total of 624 HP and 685 lb-ft of torque, while top speed goes up to 201 mph.