Short answer: KW Automotive was founded in Germany in 1995 and evolved from a specialist in coilover suspensions to an international market leader in suspension technology. Key milestones: 2001 introduction of the 'Inox-line' stainless steel dampers, 2003 first motorsport victory, 2010 adaptive DDC suspensions with electronic control. Today active in over 60 countries – from road to race track.
KW Automotive is today one of the most renowned brands in suspension technology and motorsport. But the path to market leadership began as a small start-up with a clear vision: to develop high-performance suspensions for road and race track. 🚀
📜 The beginnings of KW Automotive
The history of KW began in Germany in 1995, when the founders realized there was a great demand for high-quality suspension solutions for the motorsport and tuning market. Initially, the focus was on classic coilover suspensions, which were intended to offer better performance both on the road and on the race track.
✔ Founded in 1995 in Germany
✔ First coilovers with TÜV approval
✔ Focus on individual suspension solutions for motorsport & road
👉 From the beginning, KW stood for quality and innovation.
🏆 From insider tip to international market leader
KW soon gained recognition through its innovative products and motorsport successes. Through cooperation with racing teams, expertise was further developed and adopted into series production.
✔ 2001: Introduction of the "inox-line" technology – stainless steel dampers for maximum durability
✔ 2003: First victory with KW suspensions in motorsport
✔ 2005: Expansion to North America & Asia
✔ 2010: Development of adaptive DDC suspensions with electronic control
👉 Today, KW Automotive is active in over 60 countries and is a global leader in suspension technology.
⚙ Innovations that make KW unique
The development of new technologies has brought KW to the forefront of suspension manufacturers. These include:
✔ KW DDC Plug & Play – Adaptive damper systems for maximum flexibility
✔ KW Clubsport – Motorsport technology for road use
✔ KW Variant 1, 2, 3 – Adjustable coilover suspensions for every application
✔ KW Competition – Individual suspensions for professional motorsport
👉 Thanks to continuous research and development, KW remains the innovation leader in suspension manufacturing.
🚗 KW today: Motorsport & high-performance suspensions
KW is not only active in the tuning and performance sector, but also represented in numerous international motorsport series, including:
✔ 24h Nürburgring – KW as official suspension partner
✔ DTM & GT3 series – High-performance suspensions for racing teams
✔ Drift & Rally championships – Special suspension solutions for extreme loads
👉 From road to race track – KW sets standards in suspension technology.
Exclusive Suspension Tuning with Wolfgang Weber and WWMotorsport
When purchasing a KW or ST coilover suspension from us, customers receive a specially tuned setup recommendation from Wolfgang Weber and his company WWMotorsport. Wolfgang Weber is one of the most renowned experts in suspension tuning and driving dynamics. This recommendation is precisely tailored to the technical characteristics of the vehicle and its intended use. It contains specific guidelines on how many clicks for rebound and compression are recommended to achieve an optimal balance between comfort and performance.
Wolfgang Weber brings decades of experience in motorsport, as a test driver for renowned car brands, and as the author of the well-known technical book "Driving Dynamics in Perfection: The Path to the Optimal Suspension Setup". Through his work as an instructor for sports driver training and his successes in professional racing, his profound knowledge flows directly into the setup specifications. Stefanel Performance customers thus benefit from professional suspension tuning that has been proven in practice.
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