The McLaren SLR always leaves us scratching our heads. The thundering V8 is brilliantly finessed by McLaren so as to attract only the highest-end of horsepower-happy hoon. However, it's just too pretty. The engine's wrapped up in a package that screams for the depths of the celebrity elite — the oil barons, soccer stars, "gangsta" moguls and Gumballers of the world — to buy it and have their way with it. And by that we mean everything from showing off your "no-no spot," having difficulty entering and exiting, DUIs and of course, smacking into the rear (or front) bumper of a late-model Honda Civic. But for the privileged lowest of the low, the tuning shop of Mansory has put together an attempt to "Save The SLR" by making a version of the McLaren-mobile sure to be unwanted by even the most privileged of douches-with-privilege. It's called the Renovatio.
Sure, you might be thinking, it wouldn't be so bad if it was all in black. Yes, that would disguise some of the ugly on the outside, but you would still have that atrocious interior. Still, we're happy in knowing that, for a price, you too can save an SLR. We've already got the t-shirt presses revving up.
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Renovtio,more like revoltio in that ugly gold
This is why I hate cars.....that belongs to people that I hate...these people must hate cars....or they want a car that mtch that new Motorola Golden Gucci Razr phone.....
Masonry Renovation?
That'll be the uglifying with gold leaf.
So,did P.Diddy or David Beckham order this waste of an SLR
@Janhatecarsofcarhaters: Yes I missed an "a" but that gucci phone is spelled in that way
That quilted leather floor covering looks like the cheesy vinyl upholstery on a '60s dune buggy. You think that's what they were going for?
@JantheMan: You really are the man.
I don't understand why anybody, ever thinks gold looks good on any car.
I guess somebody find this rolling abomination pleasing to the eye, but it's not me.
'Course, there's no way in Hell (or very, very little) that I could ever afford one of these. What with the cost of just the SLR in addition to all the uglifying modifications. So, I'm sure, Manory doesn't give a rat's ass about my critical opinion.
I'll stop now.
I'd MUCH rather have a 1976 Stutz Blackhawk with chinchilla upholstery, gold plating and fine wood veneers than this abomination.
For the pimp who doesn't quite have everything.
@Rick Astley: Oh Rick, you had me at 1976 Stutz Blackhawk
Oh god, I'm screwed up. All I saw from that title was "Manson Renovation."
Needz medz.
@Turboner: In some ways....yes
I noticed that days on Jalopnik often have themes. Today must be aftermarket abomination day.
80's opulence comes standard, along with the 8-ball of coke underneath the armrest.
@Smells_Homeless: The Manson Renovation package is basically the same, but the tri-star is replaced with a swastika.
WANT!!!
All it's missing is a Pussy yellow paint job.
Just wait til the detailer tries to Armor-All the shine back into that suede steering wheel and dash.
Paris Hilton has said she's giving up her McClaren and Bentley, and has bought a new Tahoe Hybrid. It's a good thing, or else this would be her new ride. I love it, especially in that Camry gold.
It's all about Dubai, and has nothing to do with your typically subdued Western sense of style.
So that's where my fiberglass Lambo replica front bumper went...
Obviously money ≠ class.
Yeah, I'd take it if was painted matte black and if the upholstery wasn't so absolutely terrible.
Wait...so you made it gold with carbon fiber and matching spoke wheels and that's going to make them NOT want it? I mean...I'm was never into the exterior styling to begin with, but this is essentially "blinged". Every rapper in America's gonna be talking about his "Mase" SLR, you fools.
If you build it, they will come...
@ash78: Why bother? They're both symbols of the same thing.
I think its time to take this one out behind the shed.
The automotive equivalent of a Zoot Suit. Ecch.
The SLR or as I like to refer to it: The Schnoz.
This is a hoon car in gold drag? Why complain?
bling bling...
they forgot the blue neon lights underneath...
what a tasteless renovation...the best renovation for me was the 722 edition...that was a renovarion...this looks like a pimp mobile!!!
Trust me-this ride will go over like gangbusters in Saudi Arabia. All it's lacking is some throw pillows covered in that same 'fabric', with the Mercedes logo stitched prominently into place, and they won't be able to build enough of 'em.
ARGHHHHHH! where's the eye bleach?!
I think this thing is actually pretty good looking well except the interior. But the name? Ripped off from that boat on The Island.
I would feel like a total douchebag driving one of these.
850hp TT Gallardo? Yeah, that's fine.
This thing? Just too much.
Insert bad jokes about the "Prince Edition" SLR here...
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