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FAB Design McLaren MP4-12C Chimera in Geneva

FAB Design will exhibit their tuned version of the high-performance McLaren MP4-12C in Geneva. It boasts fresh new design at the usual quality. There are styling and performance upgrades as well. The name of the project is Chimera and you can see, why?!

Outside, the Chimera is finished in aggressive orange paint. It features a complete styling package including dynamic front spoiler, a hood mounted wind splitter and 4-component side skirts made of visible carbon-fibre. The air intakes are also made from exposed carbon fiber. The last touches are a triple-flow exhaust pipe and a new rear apron. The price of the body styling kit is € 16,900 net, plus shipping costs.

FAB Design Chimer sits on FAB Evoline wheels 9.0J x 20“ and 10.5J x 21“ fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres – 235/35 R20 and 305/25 R21.

The interior boasts several orange carbon components, rative orange stitching, as well as many upholstery options available upon request. A set of new floor mats are also part of the package.

The twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine is boosted to 640HP (471 kW). It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph).

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February 21, 2013

FAB Design Porsche Cayenne Emperor II

FAB Design has announced their latest project – EMPEROR II based on Porsche Cayenne II. The tuning program includes both – styling and performance changes. The tuning company has already presented its first interpretation of the Porsche Cayenne at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The new is more dynamic, more luxurious, and more sophisticated than its predecessor.

The exterior boasts a wide body kit including a front spoiler with large cooling air intakes, along with two ventilation ducts on the carbon fiber hood. The wings and side skirts are extended and the carbon rear spoiler has a built-in diffuser. There is also a custom exhaust system with four tail-pipes. You can also order carbon fiber mirrors, diffuser and front lip spoiler which can be body-colored. The full styling package is priced at €16,490 (including shipping).

Performance mods are available for the Cayenne Diesel S powered by 4.2 liter twin-turbo V8 with 381HP (280 kW) and 847Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. The programme offers a kit consisting of a sports exhaust system, sports air filter, and an optimised engine electronic system. The result is impressive – 429HP (315 kW) and 927Nm (686 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (157 mph).

The big SAV rolls a set of new wheels – 10J x 22 “ front and 12J x 22” rear fitted with 265/35 ZR22 and 305/30 ZR22 Dunlop Sport Maxx, respectively.

A special eye-catcher is the FAB sports module in order to control the air suspension, using XXL wheels. Upon customer request, the SUV’s centre point of gravity can be lowered by 45 mm.

Only the finest materials find their way into the car’s interior, ensuring the greatest sense of comfort. The leather used for seats and dashboard in the EMPEROR II interior is extremely resilient, but still tremendously soft. The FAB upholstery shop uses only immaculate skin of natural products for integration into the interior, applying the most decorative stitching. Whether it is double clear-coat finish, leather, carbon, or Alcantara – what ever your heart’s desire, it is available upon request. From personalized foot mats to complete interior leather finish, everything is made with the highest degree of craftsmanship and precision, individually designed and integrated into the vehicle.

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February 1, 2013

2012 Geneva Motor Show: FAB Design McLaren MP4-12C

FAB Design has announced their latest tuning project based on the supercar McLanre MP4-12C. The name of the project is Terso and it is currently exhibited at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

The exterior boasts a new front fascia with intakes, modified rear bumper and a diffuser as well as a carbon fiber wing. The last touch is the roof-mounted scoop. The ride sits on 20” alloy wheels fitted with Dunlop SP SportMaxx performance tires.

The performance is also upgraded. The mighty twin-turbo 3.8 liter V8 develops 680PS (500 kW) and 715Nm (527 lb-ft), which is an overall increase of 80PS (59 kW) and 115Nm (85 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds dead and a top speed of 213 mph (343 km/h).

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March 9, 2012

FAB Design Mercedes E-Class Convertible

FAB Design has announced their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible.

The wide body kit includes new front and rear bumper, a pair of side skirts and extended fenders and quarter panels. The whole package gives superb stance of the beautiful drop-top. The front bumper also comes with LED daylight running lights and exposed carbon fiber sections. Last, but not least, the exterior received a carbon fiber extendable trunk lid spoiler.

FAB E-Class Convertible stands on forged three-piece 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 20” at the rear alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires.

The stance is also improved by a tuned sports suspension.

The final touch are the two oval tailpipes, which are part of the sports exhaust system with sound control.

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January 18, 2012

FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS Gullstream

Fab Design has introduced the special tuning package for the new Mercedes SLS AMG. The Swiss tuner has developed a widebody kit for the sports car, which includes a modified front bumper with LED daylights, extended fenders, huge side skirts and widened quarter panels. At the rear, FAB installed a modified rear bumper featuring new diffuser made from carbon fiber.

The performance package boosts the mighty 6.2 liter V8 to 615PS (452 kW) and 690Nm (511 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 11.0 seconds. The top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).

FAB Design SLS Gullstream stands on huge 3-piece alloy wheels in dimensions 10J x 20” at the front and 12J x 22” at the rear fitted with ultra-performance tires. For perfect stance, the SLS Gullstream received a Koni coilover suspension from the SLS GT3 racing car. The stainless steel sports exhaust system features an integrated valve control and four round endpipes.

The price list is not announced, yet!

FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS Gullstream

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April 25, 2011

FAB Design Porsche Cayenne II

Porsche Cayenne II received another tuning package, but this time from the Swiss tuner FAB-Design. They offer both – styling and performance upgrades.

The new wide-body kit includes widened fenders and wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, side skirts, a rear skirt with integrated diffuser for quad tailpipes. All elements are made from carbon fiber.

The engine is boosted to 550PS (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), which is a gain of 50PS and 100Nm over the factory power. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map of the mighty 4.8 liter turbocharged V8.

On the top of this, FAB-Design offers a stainless-steel sport exhaust system and enormous 22” rims. The stance is improved by lowering the whole vehicle with the help of an electronic suspension module.

The interior boasts leather and Alcantara, carbon and aluminum elements.