The aero package is called Widestar and it encompasses a front spoiler, a rear apron with a new diffuser, blistered rear wheel arches with air inlets and outlets, and a boot lid spoiler. Engineers also sculpted the rocker panels, optimizing airflow between axles, and added bigger air outlets for the front fenders.
Finished in a bright white color, the Defender 90 Yachting Edition rolls on 16-inch alloys wrapped around in wider tires measuring 267/75 R16. Complementing the 4x4's looks are new running boards with integrated entrance lights that are activated via the keyless fob or by opening one of the doors, an SVX grille and body-colored headlight covers.
Beginning with the engine bay, Hamann's engineers used forged pistons, enhanced connection rods, new camshafts and a modified turbocharger to increase the 1.4-liter petrol unit's peak output to an impressive 275 hp and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. That's 196.4 hp/liter, more than double of what is considered to be an excellent ratio.
We seriously doubt that anyone needs an explanation for the content of this post, but we would like to clarify that we had nothing to do with tag on the micro-skirt of the booth professional pictured above. From what we learned, the pretty woman works for a company that makes an energy drink called 'Pussy' - how appropriate... Well, you know the drill: hit the jump to check out the gallery with the ladies of the 2009 Essen Motor Show in Germany.
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Blame the economic crisis in the automotive industry, but this year's Essen Motor Show in Germany, which is to Europe, what the SEMA show is to the U.S., didn't have as near as many debuts as the shows of previous years. Still, there's always something interesting to see at the largest aftermarket gathering in the Old Continent that runs from November 28 to December 6. Hit he jump to get a taste of some of the tuning projects that made their way to the halls of the Essen exhibition center.
