KW suspensions has announced an expansion of its hydraulic lift system lineup with the new KW HLS Evolution, a retrofit solution designed to give low-slung performance cars extra ground clearance at the push of a button. Developed by KW Suspensions, the system can raise a vehicle while driving at speeds up to 80 km/h, helping drivers clear steep driveways, speed bumps, and parking garage ramps without risking damage to front splitters or underbody components. The system is available as the HLS 2 kit for the front axle or the HLS 4 kit for both front and rear axles.
Compared with previous versions, the new HLS Evolution system is significantly smaller and lighter thanks to a redesigned hydraulic pump and updated components. According to KW, the new pump reduces system weight by more than 50 percent, with the hydraulic module weighing as little as 1.66 kilograms depending on the reservoir configuration. The setup uses Kevlar-reinforced hydraulic lines, quick-release connectors, and new solenoid valves to improve reliability while reducing power consumption.
Unlike air suspension lift solutions, the HLS Evolution system takes up far less installation space and retains the vehicle’s intended handling characteristics. Vehicle-specific springs maintain factory-like driving dynamics whether the system is raised or lowered, while the lift cylinders can raise the front of the vehicle by up to 45 mm in roughly four seconds. When equipped on all four corners, the system can lift the entire vehicle in about six to eight seconds, then automatically lower itself again once the car reaches approximately 65 km/h.
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