Number 1 since 1995
We conquer the world's racetracks
In the 1990s, managing directors and brothers Klaus and Jürgen Wohlfarth began organising and tinkering with coilover suspensions for their own use. At the time, no manufacturer met Klaus and Jürgen's requirements. So they came up with the idea of selling suspension systems themselves. From this point onwards, the KW company grew continuously.
1992 - 1995
Retail for tuning parts in the hometown
• KW Tuning store in Murrhardt • Accessories for car parts
1995
The KW coilover suspension is created
• Vision of a comprehensive lowering solution • Assembly of first own coilovers
1998
Relocation to the current headquarters
• Relocation to Fichtenberg • Construction and occupation of halls 1 and 2 (4,000 square meters)
1999-2000
Our motorsport successes speak for themselves
• First motorsport successes in the DTC (with driver Ellen Lohr) • Development of technical partnerships
2001
Development and launch of the KW Variant 3
• Market launch of “KW Variant 3” • Now an undisputed bestseller in the suspension industry
2005
KW automotive North America Inc.
• Registration of KW automotive North America Inc. • Acquisition of assets for Belltech Corp. and ST Racing
2006-2009
KW wins worldwide
• “Yellow-Purple” registered as a color trademark throughout Europe • First 24-hour race victory with Manthey • Industrial partnerships with Mercedes AMG and Chrysler
2009-2012
KW opens subsidiary in China
• KW opens a sales office in Ningbo, China • Sixth overall victory in 10 years, 24h Nürburgring • KW dlc airsuspensions is introduced
2013
TV presenter Sidney Hoffmann becomes brand ambassador
• ST Suspensions is internationalised and Ken Block becomes brand ambassador
2014-2016
Sucessfull Partnership
• Porsche Motorsport equips its racing cars with KW Competition dampers from • Mini JCW lists KW as suspension partner
2017-2018
Market launch of the new KW DDC i technology
• the adaptive KW DDC plug&play coilovers have electronic adjustment • KW wins the 24h race at the Nürburgring for the 7th time
2020-2021
Construction work completed and expansion of the brand portfolio
• Construction and investment measures totalling 35 million euros • Reiger Suspensions and AL-KO become part of KW automotive
2022-2024
New damper test rig and other construction measures
• Inova endurance test rig is developed and built for KW • Construction of Hall 8 begins
2025-
KW enters Hyper Class with the Lamborghini SC63
• Lamborghini enters the SC63 in the IMSA series in the USA
What sets us apart from the competition
Market leader with a manufacturing character
Anyone who visits us is often amazed at the size of the buildings. But even more exciting is what happens inside the buildings. We have never been mainstream - that is the secret of our success
Only certified dealers
KW products are only available in our shop or from certified dealers. We attach great importance to customized advice. Wholesale is, therefore, out of question for us.
Transparency as a top priority
Why do we charge shipping costs? Because we are transparent. We pass on the product price 1:1 to the customer. Hidden costs have no place at KW.
Putting customers first
We produce each coilover kit on demand, tailored to the vehicle and customer preferences. Mass production and stockpiling are not part of our philosophy.
Grand scale manufacturing
Each coilover suspension is hand-assembled in our headquarters with unique adjustments for your vehicle and area of use. We provide you with maximum individualization options regarding damping and lowering.
Passion for motorsport
We're at home in motorsport: KW suspensions stands for top performance. Successful for decades in the the toughest racing series in the world.
We move with the times
Each order triggers the fully automated process in our production: 600 parts, 67 steps, and 120 minutes until a unique coilover suspension is created.
Your career at KW
At 12 locations worldwide, we offer employees an environment in which they can pursue their own visions and goals to realise their personal dreams. Start your new chapter and set new standards together with us.
Contact us
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