McLaren has been producing the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren since 2004, but only now has supercar-tuning specialist Mansory decided to modify gull wing racer and transform it into the new 'Renovatio'. For the latest release, not only was the car fitted with a number of custom aero pieces, the engine too has been upgraded with a new supercharger while the interior also gets a revamp.
The first task for engineers was to reduce the weight of the SLR. To do this, components were replaced with lighter units. The stock wheels, for instance, were swapped with ultra-light forged units, while many of the car’s body parts were replaced with lighter carbon-fiber pieces.
One component of the new bodykit is the front apron, which has been designed to channel air to a pair of uprated intercoolers mounted behind the front bumper. Completing the kit is a pair of new side skirts and rear wheel arch extensions. A new rear apron with an integrated diffuser takes care of additional downforce and gives the modded SLR more of a race car look.
The 5.5L V8 engine with its standard 626hp is upgraded to the tune of 700hp and 880Nm thanks to a new supercharger and intercooler kit. As a result the Renovatio is two tenths faster from zero to 100km/h than the production model, while top speed climbs to 340km/h.
Inside, the car gets plenty of leather and carbon-fiber trim, as well as new aluminum pedals and illuminated door tread plates.
Reader Comments
Tue Mar 4 2008 1:32 PM
Savedsol says
Looks like an off-roader in that shot.
Tue Mar 4 2008 3:25 PM
Matt says
From what I've seen from Mansory so far, I'm really not all that impressed! Sure they get some great gains in power, but the body mods and colors they seem to use are just not working for me , anyone else feel that way? I dunno, maybe im just too picky....
Tue Mar 4 2008 4:46 PM
MARIO says
I agree with you Matt... Those cars are great performers, but sometimes looks ugly
Tue Mar 4 2008 5:03 PM
SuperSkyline89 says
Totally agree, they're monstrosities.
Tue Mar 4 2008 8:21 PM
Sir Yappie says
im a fan of the SLR and it should be no other colour than Merc Silver, although the gun metal grey version looks very smart !!
And the sound of that engine..... oh the sound.....dont play around with perfection....leave it alone !
Tue Mar 4 2008 10:19 PM
HECTOR says
The SLR: Paris Hilton edition.
Sun Mar 30 2008 2:30 PM
Sam Charlton says
That is beastly , paris Hilton wouldn't fit in that car tho
Mon Apr 7 2008 2:12 PM
Gus says
It's the European version of Knight Rider. Where's the Hoff?!?
Mon Apr 7 2008 9:40 PM
Wizards Lore says
give me a standard SLR or the 772 (i think thats the right number) limited edition spec version in Merc Silver. anything else isnt wanted or needed
Mon Apr 7 2008 11:47 PM
Kevin says
Liberace has returned
Sun Apr 13 2008 12:54 PM
Terri says
i think its totally hot........would love to buy one
Sun Apr 13 2008 6:00 PM
chris says
Nice whip but it will look much nicer in my driveway
Sun Apr 13 2008 6:23 PM
jon says
the interior looks 2 girlish but luv the new body kit this car is faster than the lamborghini murcielago lp640 by 10 km/h and not just that it gives 60 more horsepower
than the lamborghini murcielago lp640 and it beats the new reventon by lik everything so this car should be the new celebrity i nstead of the ferraris and lambos but i ont know this is u guys may thing diferent!
Sun Apr 13 2008 10:40 PM
Wizards Lore says
why is that every time i come back to this page to have a nother look at the car all i can think of is the "Motorola RZR - Dolce and Gabanna edition" :-(
Tue Apr 15 2008 7:43 PM
chris says
I like the Latin name Renovatio for that car. its the perfect name. Mercedes-Benz Slr McLaren Rebirth. Fire bars
Tue Apr 15 2008 9:23 PM
chris says
the second time looking at this car i think to myself, its too much. if you go to the picture where it shows the exhaust it looks like the whole car is carbon fiber and painted over with gold. Why drive an all carbon fiber car? Pull out of the drive way or a parking lot the wrong way off the ramp and its time to get a new front body kit thats probably 100% custom. time for more money. i Think its just a nice car to look at, but not the nicest thing to own.
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