FAB Design has unveiled its latest creation known as the SLR “Desire”; and while we think they could have come up with a better name, they don’t fail to impress us with their take on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

FAB Design built its body modifications with lightweight carbon fiber including the new front and rear fenders, a new front apron, the FAB Design side skirts and a huge rear-wing. The “Desire” rides on 20-inch wheels.

Performance has been increase from the SLR’s standard 626-hp to 750-hp with a maximum torque of  797 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph. Sound is amplified through the high-performance sports exhaust system and its six tailpipes.

FAB will only be making 15 units and don’t worry about the pricing info since all units have already been sold out.

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FAB Design Desire SLR:

Press Release:

With the SLR “Desire”, FAB Design has once more demonstrated its competence in the field of high-end luxury car customisation.

From the FAB Design high-performance engine which generates an unbelievable performance of 750hp and a maximum torque of 1,080Nm to the perfectly designed FAB Design interior – nearly any relevant part of the Mercedes super sports car has been customised and brought to perfection with the highest level of technical expertise by the FAB Design specialists.

The FAB Design body which has been redesigned by the Swiss specialist for this very exquisite
masterpiece is made of ultra sturdy but extremely light and precious carbon which is produced in an autoclave – as is the case in aerospace industry and in Formula 1 – and in accordance with highest quality standards. At several exposed spots, the material is even visible since it has been clear-varnished in order to set spectacular accents.

Apart from the front and rear fenders, it also comprises new and exclusive FAB Design side skirts with special recesses for the FAB Design high-performance sports exhaust system whose pipes come out on the vehicle’s sides as is the case with the standard SLR.

The completely redesigned motor sports front apron as well as the reshaped bonnet which is adapted to the style of the new front side and to the wider fenders are further exclusive FAB Design highlights.

Even though, compared to the standard SLR, the vehicle has gained considerably in width, once again, the FAB Design specialists have succeeded in creating an absolutely harmonious silhouette.

This is the reason why the FAB Design specialists had the idea of creating something very special for the vehicle’s rear end.

The rear panel, completely redesigned by FAB Design, frames a huge diffuser which reduces the lift force. At the same time, the optionally available FAB Design rear wing spoiler increases the downforce at the rear axle without affecting the functionality of the brake assist inside the rear lid.

The result is a considerable improvement of driving dynamics and, thus, also of the driving safety at high and peak speeds which the FAB-Design “Desire” will reach in the twinkling of an eye thanks to its enormous engine performance.

The FAB Design specialists have achieved a further significant improvement of driving characteristics by installing their special sports suspension and by equipping the vehicle with huge forged FAB Design 20″ wheels which are provided with special high-performance 265/30 ZR 20 and 325/25 ZR 20 tyres by technology partner Michelin.

In the fist place, the interior equipment impresses with the way it harmonises with the vehicle’s colour. The interior is completely composed of black FAB DESIGN leather. The specially developed red FAB Design croco-style leather sets additional stylish accents. The FAB Design interior emphasises the appearance of the “Desire” with race character and elegance.

In order to make sure that the FAB Design “Desire” will not be taken for a toothless tiger, the FAB Design specialists have focussed all their expertise and experience on the super sports car’s powertrain.

Thanks to extensive modifications of the engine periphery and of the hard and software, the FAB Design high-performance powertrain now generates 750hp instead of the standard SLR’s 626hp. The maximum torque has been increased from 780Nm to 1,080Nm.

The result of all those efforts: The FAB Design “Desire” reaches a regulated top speed of 310 km/h and passes the 100 km/h mark in 3.6 seconds. This breathtaking demonstration of engine force is, of course, rounded off by the infernal sound of the FAB Design high-performance sports exhaust system’s total number of six tailpipes.

With the SLR “Desire”, FAB Design has made another impressive statement of its special class in the field of high-end luxury car customisation.

Unfortunately, FAB Design has limited the number of vehicles strictly to 15, and, although it was shown in Geneva only, the whole production is already sold out.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: FAB Design (via WCF)

It seems like every time AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg announces that “the horsepower war is over” RENNTECH comes out with a press release releasing an new horsepower upgrade for AMG vehicles.

“Last year, it was a coincidence that we were releasing a new, 695 hp performance package for the 65 series AMG cars at around the same time. We sent out a press release that said ‘HP War Not Over’,” said Hartmut Feyhl, president of RENNTECH. “This year it is the same timing again, and we have something much more extreme to announce for our 20th Anniversary.”

This time around RENNTECH will introduce a new performance package for the McLaren 722 that will offer horsepower upgrades of up to 777-hp with a top speed reaching over 210 mph. Known as the RENNTECH 777, the new car will use the advanced carbon fiber chassis of the SLR McLaren with some aerodynamical upgrades including a huge wing, splitters and side skirts.

RENNTECH will only make 20 units of the RENNTECH 777 to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary.

RENNTECH 777:

After the spy shots and the video, HAMANN has finally released the official details and images of the new HAMANN Volcano – a car based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Besides a performance boost, HAMANN has added a body kit that reduces-lift and will probably turn heads everywhere you go.

Using mainly carbon fiber material, HAMANN added a new front and rear wing along with new side skirts, an integrated hood scoop and a new front and rear spoiler. HAMANN also offers a special paint job for the Volcano in either aluminum/chrome or white/matte-black. The HAMANN Volcano rides on 21-inch EDITION RACE wheels.

Power comes from the same 5.4L V8 engine but with a new modified ECU and a high-performance exhaust manifolds, output is increased to 700-hp with a maximum torque of 612 lb-ft. 0 to 60 mph comes in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 218-mph – that’s 9 mph faster than the factory produced SLR 722.

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HAMANN Volcano:

Press Release:

HAMANN  VOLCANO

The serial Mercedes-Benz SLR is already one of the most impressive cars on our roads – but compared to the HAMANN VOLCANO it still looks rather harmless. Once again, HAMANN-Motorsport proves its cutting edge when it comes to refining superb sports cars. From a lift-reducing body design to a powerful performance enhancement to a lavishly styled interior, HAMANN focuses on all components of this luxury car and makes the automobile dreams of its exclusive clientele come true.

The total makeover of the Laupheim-based refiner is made of extremely light full carbon and consists of front- and rear wing extensions and also new side skirt attachments and sheathings. The front view of the Volcano is optically perfected with a newly designed bonnet which enhances the overall impression by its integrated hood scoop. But also for the rear, the refining technicians implemented new ideas giving the SLR appearance its finishing touch. Under the boot lid cover, HAMANN placed a strong diffuser which improves the car´s output in combination with the large rear wing. At the front axle, a newly developed front spoiler renders the necessary contact pressure. If desired, an especially developed overall paint for the VOLCANO in either aluminium/chrome or white/matt completes the striking appearance of this bolide.

The 21-inch rims named EDITION RACE with tyres measuring 255/30ZR21 at the front and 345/25ZR21 at the back render an optimal road grip. The design of the extraordinary light forged wheel thereby combines vitality and elegance and also perfectly fills out the wheel houses.

The HAMANN makeover is not only sportive, but also has a lot to offer under the bonnet. The HAMANN motor technicians get the most out of the Mercedes Benz V8-aggregate (5.4 litres, 626 hp, 780 Nm): 700 hp / 515 kW and a maximum torque of 830 Nm at 3,300 crankshaft revolutions per minute. The therefore necessary modifications include a newly programmed control unit, especially developed high performance exhaust manifolds and an amended belt pulley combination for the serial compressors. In order to facilitate the increased motor performance, HAMANN adds a second water pump and adjusts the gearbox electronics. Invigorated in this way and with the adequate sound from the six end pipes of the sport exhaust system, the VULCANO accelerates from naught to a hundred in only 3.6 seconds. With a maximum speed of 348 km/h, the HAMANN VOLCANO is 14 km/h faster than the serial model.

The HAMANN product even beats the factory-provided performance-enhanced special series SLR 722 by impressive 11 km/h.

A skillfully refined interior is waiting for the VOLCANO-pilot and also the exterior does not rank behind. The overall makeover contains pedals and foot rests in aluminium as well as noble door sill protectors and headrests with embossed embroidered HAMANN-Logos. They can also be found on the exclusive floor mats. The overall makeover can be enhanced with a HAMANN interior set containing custom-made carbon parts for the dashboard and centre console. If desired, also the roof interior, all pillars, the cockpit including the steering wheel and the sun visors can hereby be adjusted in terms of colour. Therefore, HAMANN solely uses the high-quality material Alcantara.

About a year ago, RML teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to offer the McLaren SLR 722 GT, a SLR 722 made only for the track with an upgraded suspension, braking system, interior and exhaust system. Power came from a supercharged AMG 5.5L V8 that produces 680-hp giving the SLR 722 GT the ability to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 195 mph.

Those interested in one had to cash out $1.2 million in the U.S. and could only purchase the SLR 722 GT from RENNtech. Of course, we thought that would be pretty steep for anyone to cash out on a track-only car – we were wrong.

As RENNtech promised, it has been organizing several on-track events throughout the US, in 2008. And a recent event was caught on video showing eight SLR McLaren 722 GTs in action with Brazilian race car driver Bruno Senna Lalli leading the pack.

You can check out the video after the jump.

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GT Gallery:

Where else would you see a chromed out Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren than in the land of the chromed out Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, a matte-gold Nissan GT-R and a matte-black Bugatti Veyron. GlobalMotors reader Francis caught this chromed out SLR in the parking lot outside of the Mall of the Emirates.

Of course other cars you can catch in the pictures are a Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo, Bentley Flying Spur and a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Just another day at the mall in Dubai.

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Chrome Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren:

Source: GlobalMotors.net