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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
5.5
liter V8 |
Weight |
-- |
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Aspiration |
supercharger |
Torque |
649
lb-ft |
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HP |
690
hp |
HP/Weight |
-- |
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HP/Liter |
125.5 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
3
seconds |
Top Speed |
211
mph |
(from Mansory Press
Release) World premiere at the 78th Auto Salon Geneva 2008
MANSORY Renovatio – The ultimate
makeover for the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
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 has now presented the gull wing racer at
the Auto Salon 2008 in Geneva in a new design. 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.” The leading idea was
not about making major changes to the SLR’s core. Rather, existing
components were swapped for modified developments by MANSORY itself.
For example, use is made of new high performance compressors and
tailor-made intercoolers. The finishing touches to the performance
upgrade are a sports air filter and modified engine management. As a
result the Renovatio is two tenths faster from zero to 100 km/h than
the super sports car production model. The top speed increases to
340 kph. Following the alterations the Renovatio has 700 PS and
generates 880 Nm torque on the crankshaft.
Great looks and excellent
roadholding
MANSORY provides a
special wheel-tyre combination in exclusive design for the
requirements of the Renovatio. The one-piece turbine-wheels with
five double-spokes, 9 x 20 at the front and 11.5 x 20 at the rear,
are impressive thanks both to their sporting looks as well as their
outstanding workmanship. The reduction of the unsprung mass due to
the especially light forged wheels improves braking distance,
acceleration and handling. For maximum wheel grip MANSORY uses
255/30 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres at the front and 325/25 at the
rear.
Exclusive interior design without
limits
MANSORY has succeeded in
creating the perfect symbiosis of sporting functionality and
luxurious environment. Only the very best materials have been used
in the interior and provide for well-being. The leather processed by
master craftsmen is especially hard-wearing and yet extraordinarily
soft. This characteristic natural product with its special grain and
the perfect craftsmanship of its decorative stitching convey an
extravagant flair around the redesigned airbag sports steering
wheel. The aluminium pedals, illuminated door tread plates and real
carbon applications complete the luxurious overall impression within
the Renovatio.
