Geneva '08 Preview: Lorinser Nardo3 Mercedes SL
by Noah Joseph on Feb 14th 2008 at 9:29AM 
click above image to view more images of the Lorinser Nardo3 Mercedes SL
Perennial Mercedes-Benz tuner Lorinser is coming to Geneva with some new toys. Highlighting its booth at the fast-approaching auto salon will be the Nardo3. Based on the outgoing Mercedes SL AMG roadster, the Nardo3 borrows its name from the high-speed test track in Italy and strives to live up to the name by boosting power from the twin-turbo V12 to 660 hp. It also features some slick aero mods, including a new rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets and a new front end to match. Although Mercedes has already announced its new AMG SL-Class roadsters, Lorinser will only produce 50 copies of the Nardo3 and should have no trouble selling them.
Lorinser will also be showcasing its modifications for diesel Mercedes-Benz cars with the C-Class T-Model that upgrades the C320 T CDI with revised electronics, boosting power from a perfectly adequate 224 hp to 261.
Gallery: Lorinser Nardo3
[Source: World Car Fans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
kris 9:45AM (2/14/2008)
I sure hope those new aero body "enhancements" enhance speed, because damn do they ever uglify a beautiful car.
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almost Dr. G.. 9:58AM (2/14/2008)
my question is how does a really rich person decide which one of these to purchase? i mean if they really liked the sl500 when it came out then they bought it. then the sl600 came out. they bought that. then the sl55amg then sl65amg. im sure they are plenty tired of this car in time for this particular model. especially when theyll start the cycle all over again with the new body debuting this year. nice little rant there eh?
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Eddie 10:38AM (2/14/2008)
Why would anyone buy that over a Brabus or Wald?
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murplepoo 11:39AM (2/14/2008)
How would those fan-like wheels affect aerodynamics?
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DCragtop 1:47PM (2/14/2008)
hmmm...Pontiac finally ditched the vents, ports, ribs, and other garb...and now tuners are finding a use for them????
I'm beyond kunfused.
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Larry 3:54PM (2/14/2008)
What? No "clothesline" on the trunk?
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