Armin Hahne

Armin Hahne (born September 10, 1955) is a former German racing driver, best known for his exploits in touring car racing. The highpoint of his career was as a factory supported Touring car driver for the Tom Walkinshaw Racing run Jaguar Racing team racing the all conquering Jaguar XJS coupes. Hahne stayed with the team as they transitioned to Rover Vitesse.

Bathurst 1000

Hahne's first start in the race was in 1984 when he partnered Englishman Jeff Allam in a Mobil Rover Racing Rover Vitesse to an easy Group A class win and an excellent 12th outright after starting 36th against much more powerful opposition. A brief return to the big Jags in 1985 saw Hahne team with Australian racer John Goss to win the 1985 James Hardie 1000 after starting 6th. His next time at Bathurst was in 1987 for the World Touring Car Championship round in a troubled Maserati Biturbo with Australian Kevin Bartlett. A troubled race week saw them start 34th and retire after only 29 laps with a broken diff. 1988 Saw him in a Walter Wolf Racing Ford Sierra RS500 with New Zealand racer Robbie Francevic. Their strong charge finished on lap 103 due to overheating. That was Hahne's last race in the Bathurst 1000.