Mercedes Benz SL Roadster "Butterfly" from Fab Design
Limited Production
Why settle for just great when you can have even better? That`s the motto behind the FAB DESIGN treatment for the new Mercedes SL "Butterfly" roadster which will celebrate its world debut at the 74th International Motorshow 2004 in Geneva.
Even at first glance the FAB DESIGN SL proudly shows its breathless appearance. Its sensuous lines evoke passion in car lovers and enthusiasts while at the same time accelerating their heartbeats. A unique new front spoiler with two double-deck wing profiles left and right resembles the hi-tech nose cones used in Formula One racing. It gives the new SL a decidedly powerful, almost predatory look while at the same time reducing lift on the front axle. Generously dimensioned air intakes house Xenon-technology high-beams, and provide plenty of cooling air for brakes and engine even in hot climates. Stylistic highlight of the spoiler is its center air intake that seems to be a natural extension of the converging contours of the front grille. The overall effect is the impression of a downward-pointing arrowhead that juts proudly into the wind.
Sportily contoured FAB DESIGN door sills make the sides of the new Mercedes roadster seem longer and let the car appear lower and sleeker than its production counterpart.
The rear of the new SL is dominated by the uniquely shaped centered dual tailpipes of the FAB DESIGN sport exhaust system. The two generously dimensioned chrome-plated tailpipes echo the shape of the tail lights in inverted position thus blending in perfectly with the overall styling of the car. The tailpipes are surrounded by a FAB DESIGN rear spoiler bumper also with two double-deck wing profiles. Like its counterpart in the front it reduces aerodynamic lift at high speeds. Both aprons are manufactured in OEM quality and feature exceptional precise fit, making the exchange for the production bumper fast and easy.
To round out the decidedly sporty look the FAB DESIGN SL runs on 3-pcs 20-inch FAB DESIGN Type 6 Evoline light-alloy wheels that fill out the wheel houses beautifully. The wheels are painted silver and assembled with titanium screws. The highly polished outer flange is designed with an entirely flat surface thus creating the illusion of a much larger rim. The front axle of the SL is fitted with 9J x 20 wheels with Dunlop high-performance tires in 245/30 ZR 20. On the rear axle the FAB DESIGN refined SL sports 10J x 20 wheels with Dunlop high-performance tires in size 285/30 ZR 20.
As a world premiere FAB DESIGN presents the SL with new `Butterfly` doors. These doors have been created by the engineers of FAB DESIGN. For this purpose FAB DESIGN has developed a complete new electronic system, which allows to open the doors either hydraulic or mechanically. Those Butterfly doors let appear the car very spectacular and sophisticated. The production is limited to 60 pieces worldwide.
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