Number 1 since 1995
We conquer the world's racetracks
In the 1990s, managing directors and brothers Klaus and Jürgen Wohlfarth began developing coilover suspensions to meet their own standards, as no manufacturer fulfilled their requirements. This led them to establish KW and offer suspension systems themselves. Since then, the company has experienced continuous growth.
1992 - 1995
Retail for tuning parts in the hometown
- Store KW Tuning in Murrhardt - Accessories for car parts
1995
The KW Coilover suspension is created
- Vision of a comprehensive lowering solution - assembly of the first own Coilover suspensions
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
- "KW Variant 3" comes onto the market - now an undisputed bestseller in the suspension industry
2005
KW automotive North America Inc.
- Registration of KW automotive North America Inc. - Acquisition of Belltech ST Suspensions
2006-2009
"Yellow-Purple" picks up speed 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 sales office in Ningbo, China - 6 overall victories in 10 years, 24h Nürburgring - KW dlc airsuspensions is introduced
2013
TV presenter Sidney Hoffmann becomes brand ambassador
- The likable Dortmunder is the KW brand ambassador with immediate effect
2014-2016
Successful cooperation
- Porsche Motorsport equips its racing cars with KW Competition dampers - Mini JCW lists KW as suspension partner
2017-2018
Market launch of the new KW DDC i technology
- The adaptive KW DDC plug & play Coilover suspensions have an electronic adjustment - KW wins the 24h race at the Nürburgring for the 7th time
2020-2021
Construction measures completed and expansion of the brand portfolio
- Construction and investment measures totaling 35 million euros - Reiger Suspensions and AL-KO become part of KW automotive
2022-2024
New damper test stand and further construction measures
- Inova endurance test stand is developed and built for KW - construction of Hall 8 begins
2025-
KW enters the 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 available only at our store or from certified dealers. We attach great importance to individual advice. Wholesale is therefore out of the 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 manufacture every Coilover suspension on request, tailored to the vehicle and individual customer requirements. Mass production and long storage periods are not part of our philosophy.
Manufacture on a grand scale
Each Coilover suspension is assembled by hand at our headquarters and individually tuned to the vehicle and the area of application. We offer maximum customization options in terms of damping and lowering.
Passion for motorsport
We are at home in motorsport: KW suspensions stand for top performance. Successful for decades in the toughest racing series in the world.
We move with the times
Every order triggers the fully automated process in our production facility: 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 turn their personal dreams into reality. Start your new chapter and set new standards together with us.
Contact us
Do you have any questions or suggestions or would you like to find out more about us? Our team is here for you! Contact us at any time - we look forward to hearing from you.