Since 2004 McLaren has been producing the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren in Woking in almost unaltered form. Mansory, the specialist in upgrading super sports cars and luxury limousines, presented a gull wing racer in a new design at the 2008 Geneva Auto Salon. Not only did the bodywork get a facelift, the engine was also given modified supercharging by means of Mansory compressor technology. Ultra-light forged wheels and a superlative automotive interior complete the all-round renewal.
Fresh design in tried and tested quality
During the development of the Mansory Renovatio great value was attached both to individual design as well as aerodynamic efficiency. To save weight Mansory fashioned its body components out of carbon. The production car body is also made out of this extremely light and resilient material. One component of the body kit is the front apron in dynamic sport design. It channels the airstream perfectly to the custom-designed intercoolers of the performance kit and so ensures an extra helping of cooling air. The new side skirts constitute the optical link between the front and rear wheel arch extensions. These calm the airstream between the axles and create space for the outlets of the Mansory side pipe exhaust system. The new rear apron with integrated diffuser takes care of additional downforce and puts the final touch to the sporting lines of the styling package.
New components for impressive performance boost
The 5.5 litre V8 engine with its standard 626 hp likewise profited from the comprehensive changes. The motto of the Mansory engineers when redesigning the engine was “evolution instead of revolution.â€
