we can now turn our attention to focus on the other third-party Mercedes making their debut at the International Motor Show in Geneva, starting with the above-pictured Mansory Renovatio SLR in all its golden glory.
Based of course on the Mercedes SLR McLaren, the Renovatio is the product of the design philosophy "evolution instead of revolution." As a result, the model features a number of aerodynamic enhancements, including a carbon fiber front apron, side skirts and rear apron - all of which, while subtle, aim to add character to the already sporting lines of the standard SLR.
Under the hood, improvements are again evolutionary, with engineers focusing on replacing existing components (as opposed to altering the SLR's core). Changes here include new high performance compressors, a sports air filter and modified engine management, resulting in reduction in 0-62 mph time of two-tenths of a second and a top speed of 211 mph. In total, the Renovatio boasts 700 PS, while torque weighs in at 880 Nm.
And last but not least, there's the paint. The glorious, glorious paint. I don't care if you're not Donald Trump, Mr. T or a Pharaoh, you just have to love a matte gold car. And the carbon fiber accents? They're just the icing on the cake.
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