DESIGN | WHEELS | INTERIOR | PERFORMANCE
Since 1954, the letter combination "SL" has stood for dreams on four wheels at Mercedes and each individual model series of the now total of 8 generations has always been style-defining for its respective era and aroused desires among vehicle lovers all over the world. The current version with the internal code R232 is no different.
So it was out of the question for MANSORY, the tuner based in Brand in the Upper Palatinate, to launch a complete customisation programme for this model series from Stuttgart, which has now been crowned with a "widebody conversion".
DESIGN
In order to further accentuate the already very elegant appearance of the SL in detail, MANSORY has installed numerous add-on parts made of carbon all around the vehicle. The noble and light material is used on the front air intakes, below and to the side of the front apron, in the radiator grille, the sills, the exterior mirrors and the rear apron. Further carbon applications on the front windscreen frame, the side air outlets at the front and at the rear on the wings complete the subtle and effective body modifications. A bonnet and a rear spoiler, as well as the simultaneously elegant and visually effective wing extensions made of full carbon complete the entire "Mercedes SL Widebody by MANSORY" and harmoniously round off the overall exterior appearance. All carbon parts can be individually selected from the extensive MANSORY carbon range.
WHEELS
Depending on the customer’s wishes, MANSORY alloy wheels of the type "FY.5" or "FD.15" in the dimensions 10.5 x 21 (front) and 12 x 22 (rear) are used for the SL. These are fitted with the corresponding sizes 275/35/21 and 335/25 /22. The main focus of both rim designs was once again on perfecting the elegant appearance of the SL in a sporty and elegant way in all details.
INTERIOR
As is usual with every MANSORY individualization program, the interior is also given a very special meaning and a great deal of attention. Depending on the customer’s wishes, the entire interior is completely redesigned and every conceivable component is wrapped in the finest leather. In addition, all seams can be adapted to individual colour tones, such as the exterior paintwork. Various carbon inlays, a leather-carbon sports steering wheel, floor mats and aluminium pedals – all with subtle MANSORY lettering – round off the refinement of the interior and set further visual accents.
PERFORMANCE
With the help of various interventions in the engine management – the so-called PowerBox – MANSORY sustainably improves the performance values of the SL for the "P720" version. Particularly power-hungry customers can satisfy their desire for maximum performance by ordering the "P850" upgrade. While both stages have the PowerBox and a newly developed 4-pipe sports exhaust system in common, the "P850" also features larger turbochargers, among other things, in order to implement the massive increase in power with confidence and stability. The resulting performance values for the "P720" and the "P850" change as follows:
P720:
Power: 720 hp (+ 135 hp)
Torque: 1,000 Nm (+ 200 Nm)
V-max: 325 km/h (+ 10 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 3.4s (- 0.2s)
CO2 emissions (combined): 328 g/km
Fuel consumption (combined): 13.8 l/100km
P850:
Power: 850 hp (+ 265 hp)
Torque: 1,150 Nm (+ 350 Nm)
V-Max: 332 km/h (+ 17 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 3,2s (- 0,4s)
CO2 emissions (combined): 343 g/km
Fuel consumption (combined): 14.4 l/100km
For more information on this vehicle and all of MANSORY’s refinement programs, visit the website at: www.mansory.com
MANSORY – more than tradition, more than racing.
Premium British cars and their special flair have always been the passion of owner and the man who gave his name to the company – Kourosh Mansory. This enthusiasm is the result of several years spent in England as well as a personal commitment to automotive values such as tradition, craftsmanship and sophisticated technology. When the company was founded in 1989, particular attention was therefore paid to the Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin brands. Nowadays, MANSORY also dedicates itself with the same attention to the individualisation of models of the Porsche, Lotus, Maserati, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Lamborghini and Ferrari brands and has thus established itself among the world’s largest and most renowned providers of vehicle individualisation at the highest level in the high-end sector.
In the middle of 2001 MANSORY relocated its headquarters from the Bavarian metropolis of Munich to Brand in the Fichtelgebirge. By taking over the tuning business of the Swiss Rinspeed AG, and the foundation of MANSORY Switzerland AG in November 2008, MANSORY expanded their product portfolio to include a range of accessories for Porsche. From now on, refinements for the Range-Rover, BMW and Porsche brands have been marketed under the MANSORY Switzerland brand. The Mannheim company AEV-Automotive GmbH has been part of the group since 2009. The exclusive interior design specialist supplies leading automobile and caravan manufacturers.
Towards the end of 2021, MANSORY opened another chapter in its company history with the opening of its own showroom in Dubai. The generously dimensioned showroom area of over 800 square metres not only offers MANSORY the opportunity to display up to 20 vehicles at the same time, but also to receive its discerning customers in its own very exclusive lounge. At the same time, this location serves as the sales centre for the UAE region.
Since September 2022, the Dubai location has been supplemented by a 2,000 square meter workshop building, which enables MANSORY to carry out almost all necessary work on the vehicles for its customers on site and to ensure service and support for the vehicles after purchase.
The range of products offered by MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH extends from complete vehicle conversions, carbon aerodynamic components, ultra-light aluminium rims to powerful engine performance upgrades. High-quality accessories and stylish interior fittings complete the range.
As a pure manufacture, the "MANSORY Bespoke" programme also allows for complete one-off productions according to individual customer wishes, right up to complete vehicle transformations – such as the conversion of luxury SUVs into 2-door coupés.
With today more than 270 employees worldwide, MANSORY fulfils almost every automotive wish of its exclusive clientele. Manufacturing at the highest technical level in combination with masterly workmanship and the finest materials is always the dominant standard at MANSORY.
MANSORY DESIGN & HOLDING GmbH
Wunsiedeler Str.1
95682 Brand
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http://www.mansory.com
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