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• Mansory Carbonado Takes the Lamborghini Aventador to the Twin-Turbo Danger Zone

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 4 March 2013

  

  The Lamborghini Aventador isn’t exactly what most people would call “slow.” Its 6.5L V12 sends most of its 691hp to all four-wheels, vaulting the Aventador to 60 mph in about three seconds en route to a top speed comfortably over 200 mph. And thanks to those wild, stealth aircraft inspired looks, it’s not exactly subtle, either.

  However, many sheiks, oligarchs and reality TV producers wouldn’t be caught dead in a mere stock Lamborghini. It just wouldn’t be an accurate reflection of their station in life. The same cannot be said for this carbon-clad number from Mansory.

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• Mansory Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is Close-Coupled Carbon Cool

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 5 September 2012

  

  Judging by the number of copies we’ve seen on the road, the current Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is doing pretty well for the company in this country. No, it’s not a hardtop coupe with B-pillars that stop at the beltline like the bigger E- and CL-class two-doors, but it’s still quite the looker. And with a choice of four-, six- or – in the case of the C63 AMG – eight-cylinder power, Merc’s smallest 2+2 has an engine for just about every budget and right foot size.

  About the only thing the coupe doesn’t have a clear advantage over the sedan in is styling boldness (Yes, we see you, C63 AMG Black Series Coupe, but we aren’t counting you in this case.). Sure, the roofline is a little lower, and the lack of rear doors project sportiness, but other than that it’s not that much more athletic looking than the four-door. Clearly, this didn’t sit well with Mansory.

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• Mansory Lamborghini Aventador Carbonado “Black Diamond” is Feathery and Ferocious

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 18 July 2012

  

  The Lamborghini Aventador is already, quite likely, the most extroverted new car you can buy. The jetfighter-esque styling, the bellowing 6.5L V12 and the scissor doors that have been a hallmark of Lambo flagships since the Countach are all sure to make you immensely popular with your fellow gas station patrons. Wealthy recluses should definitely look elsewhere for their transportation needs.

  On the other hand, if you’re a wealthy people person and don’t think the Aventador is outgoing enough to meet your needs, you can always buy one and send it to a tuner to make it an even more of an attention grabber (if not faster, too). And Mansory’s latest Aventador-based creation is certainly great at getting noticed.

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• Mansory Enzos-up the Ferrari 458 Spider [w/ Video]

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 18 May 2012

  

  To us, it seems like every tuned vehicle Mansory releases is more subdued and tasteful than the last one. The company seems to have outgrown its cornea-melting-colors and scoops-for-the-sake-of-scoops phase, while still churning out cars and SUVs that won’t be mistaken for their factory standard brethren. Mansory has gotten, dare we say it, respectable.

  And sure to make the company even more respectable is its treatment for the Ferrari 458 Spider, dubbed the 458 Spider Monaco Edition. Of course, since the newest al fresco Ferrari is so amazing right out of the wrapper, tuners can’t get away with bolting on a new set of wheels, sticking a K&N filter in the airbox and call it a day. No, they have to go the extra mile, and Mansory has certainly done that.

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• The Top 25 Debuts of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

  In Featured / By Tom Anderson / 7 March 2012

  

  The Geneva Motor Show is one of the auto industry’s best-known rites of Spring. Every March, the motoring world converges on the lakeside Swiss metropolis to gawk at all the new models (vehicular and otherwise) on neutral ground. It’s absolutely one of the crown jewels of the international auto show calendar.

  And because it’s such a prestigious show, the manufacturers tend to bring their best production and concept cars to the Geneva Palexpo. This means picking out the best of the best is a mighty daunting task, which is why we’ve decided to expand the field to 25. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s hop to it.

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• Mansory Augments the Audi R8 Spyder

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 23 November 2011

  

  It’s hard to believe that just 20 short years ago, Audi was little more than a bit player in the premium car market. Its American sales were almost nonexistent following the mainstream-media-led “unintended acceleration” witch hunt of the late-‘80s (which, like the Toyota one that occurred a couple years ago, was largely a cavalcade of half-truths and outright BS born out of a desire for higher ratings), and the most opulent model the company offered was the V8 Quattro, a car that had a body and engine about half a size smaller than the flagship sedans from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and others. Lean times, those were, for the folks in Ingolstadt.

  Now, though, the four-ring brand is riding high. And no product proves Audi is for real better than the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI, which is one of the baddest convertibles on the planet. It is worth noting, however, that it is less expensive and less rare than many other droptop exotics, meaning you’re more likely to find another one at your monthly One-Percenters Association meeting. If the possibility of that upsets you, you’ll be pleased to know that the folks at Mansory are ready to help.

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• Mansory Siracusa Makes the Ferrari 458 Italia Even Harder to Miss

  In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 6 March 2011

  

  Although the Ferrari 458 Italia has only been on sale for about a year, there’s already a bumper crop of companies offering upgrades ranging from cat-back exhaust systems to full-on upgrade packages. Some might question the wisdom of modifying a car as stylish and as fast as the 458 Italia, but the fact of the matter is people want their cars to stand out. And one of the companies that now wants to help 458 Italia owners realize that dream is Mansory.

  Now we know what you’re thinking: “Oh gawd, Mansory? The same guys who think a blue-and-yellow widebody Panamera and an inverted-skunk-hued SLR McLaren is the height of vehicular fashion? Noooooo!” Yeah, we won’t argue that most of Mansory’s work is, uh, “polarizing.” Their redecorating of the Italia, however, is actually quite tolerable, if not tasteful.

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• Mansory Porsche Panamera Turbo is a Nuclear Assault on the Senses

  In Auto News / By Tom Anderson / 8 June 2010

  

  Regardless of where you stand on the mere idea of a hatchback sedan (never mind one with love-it-or-loath-it styling) built by Porsche, there’s no denying that the Panamera is helping the storied Stuttgart marque reach demographics that heretofore would have never bought a Porsche, even if they had the monetary means. The recent introduction of the lower-priced, more fuel efficient V6 version will only further broaden the company’s customer base.

  Of course, more Panameras on the road also means it’s harder to make yours stand out from the herd. What’s a nonconformist to do? Well, if you want to go all out as far as personalizing your Panamera (or any car or truck, for that matter), you send it to a tuning house. And if you want to make absolutely sure your ride will stand out, the tuning house you send it to is Mansory.

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• Top 5 Tuners of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show

  In Auto News / By Zack Klapman / 8 March 2010

  

  This year the 2010 Geneva Auto Show was like a buffet in which I hand-picked all the types of food. The manufacturers were the staples; steak, potatoes, a dessert platter, etc. I expected them to be there and taste good, as usual. But the real treats this year came from the tuners. They are the crazy geniuses that take a mass-produced car into their kitchens and create something extraordinary and (for better or worse) original. There were lots of tuners and coach-builders showing their wares at Geneva this year, and here are my 5 favorites in no specific order:

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• MANSORY Puts Touch-Up Paint on the Porsche Panamera

  In Auto News / By Zack Klapman / 16 October 2009

  

  The new Porsche Panamera is receiving big praise for its great performance, practicality, and execution. However, the design of the Panamera has received mixed reviews. More than one magazine has pointed out that pictures often poorly convey the car’s look. Personally I’m always a little skeptical if someone shows me a picture of my blind date and says, “She just doesn’t photograph well, I promise she’s hot.”

  So Mansory has decided to take on the challenge of matching the Panamera’s looks with its performance. The Swiss customizer has made a name for itself by making over-the-top versions of expensive automobiles. Often it seems like they get a little out of hand with the paint gun, resulting in Pink Bentleys that only Paris Hilton would find attractive. It’s only natural they would would take a crack at Porsche’s controversial 4 door. Their goal is to give the car “a significantly more distinct appearance.” I agree the Panamera isn’t perfect and could benefit from some touch-up. But distinct is a broad word…

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