ASMA Perfectus SLR is anything but
Click above for high-res image gallery of the ASMA Design Perfectus SLR
While we can't say we're huge fans of previous projects from ASMA Design, we understand that individual taste is beyond debate. The German tuner has customized virtually every car in the Mercedes lineup with its signature deep grilles and other styling elements that are definitely unique. And isn't that exactly what you're looking for in a personalized ride? Something unique? Something that stands out from the crowd? Something that makes a mockery of regular old off-the-rack vehicles?
While that mentality can certainly be understood when applied to models that you might pass on the road every day, we don't know what to think of doing this tuner treatment to an already great supercar like the Mercedes McLaren SLR. We get something like the RENNtech version, which turns the SLR into a DTM racer, but this new ASMA Design SLR is simply beyond us. Dubbed the ASMA Design Perfectus SLR, it was apparently designed for the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi, but will be available to any commoner with an SLR, too. While the bump in horsepower to 700 is attractive, we can't really say the same for the changes to the bodywork. If this seems like something you'd like done to your SLR, ASMA will be happy to take your €1 million.
Gallery: ASMA Perfectus SLR
[Source: MotorAuthority]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Kaveh 1:31PM (1/19/2009)
wow, really? such a nice car with a 80's body kit on it?
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suicycle.com 6:46PM (1/20/2009)
Right. And it doesn't even look like they polished it after gluing it on.
Kaveh 6:51PM (1/20/2009)
Agreed, I lived in Florida and saw way to many cars like these in the 80's that where just horrible with all the tacky stuff on it.
Level 1:56PM (1/19/2009)
its going to Abu Dhabi? well that explains everything.....
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lamboman 3:03PM (1/19/2009)
Erm, wtf?
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Paul Allen 4:05PM (1/19/2009)
To the batcave!
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havoc 4:26PM (1/19/2009)
Robin, don't forget to pack the 'bat shark repellent'
Blackstar 5:22PM (1/19/2009)
Funny... I don't think I've heard of anyone being attacked by a bat shark to need repellant.
Benfolio 4:06PM (1/19/2009)
....wasn't this buried on page 2 or 3 earlier today??
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steve-o 4:27PM (1/19/2009)
BUMP!
BoxerFanatic 6:35PM (1/19/2009)
The car on page 3 is a RennTech modified SLR. Different tuner, same base.
SPF 4:08PM (1/19/2009)
I puked all over my computer. Who should I contact at Autoblog for a replacement?
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PumaGTO 4:16PM (1/19/2009)
Have anyone ever seen a good looking body-kit for the SLR? Seriously... So far I haven´t came across any of them that looks at least as good as the original.
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Jj 4:34PM (1/19/2009)
That can be said for "supercars" in general. I won't say it's never been done, but right now I can not think of a single body kit that looked good on a supercar.
While were at it 90% of time they look horrible on more everyday cars as well.
gslippy 4:25PM (1/19/2009)
The black colors don't even match - yuk.
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lowlow 5:03PM (1/19/2009)
Can someone send a bomb package to the ASMA offices ?! This is yet another Merc they absolutely ruin!
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JD 4:34PM (1/19/2009)
@Benfolio: You are correct: this was on page 3 this morning.
It looks ugly in my opinion.
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suicycle.com 6:48PM (1/20/2009)
Ugly is an understatement, but thanks for saying it.
skitch 4:39PM (1/19/2009)
i can't believe ASMA looked at this and thought yup thats what we wanted....its got a roman nose!
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BosGav 4:40PM (1/19/2009)
This car says:
"Your understanding that I have a lot of money is more important than you thinking I have good taste."
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