Tag: SL R230

  • Piecha Design Mercedes SL R230

    Piecha Design has unveiled their tuning package for the famous Mercedes-Benz SL R230. The roadster is in its eleventh year of production, which means a lot. However, it need a little more style and the tuner specialists offer it.

    The exterior package includes a new front bumper, LED daytime running lights, a restyled rear bumper with diffuser housing a four-tailpipe stainless steel sport exhaust system.

    The ride is lowered by 30mm and sits on enormous 20” alloy wheels fitted with 255/30 R20 for the front, and 305/25 R20 for the rear.

    Piecha also installed a power converter and a revised roof module. It allows the driver to open or close the roof at speeds up to 60 km/h.

    PIECHA MP1 monoblock wheel rims:

    9.5J x 20″ – 420 Euro (per piece)
    11.0J x 20″ – 520 Euro (per piece)

    The result: Good can still be improved! As usual, PIECHA Design presents a plethora of interesting tuning components for the R230-series SL, every single one of them matching the car body lines of the cult roadsters in unparalleled perfection.

    Piecha Design Mercedes SL R230 FrontSide
    Piecha Design Mercedes SL R230 FrontSide

    Source: Piecha Design

  • Prior Design PD-Series kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL R230

    At the Tuning World Bodensee 2010 automotive fair, which took place two weeks ago, Prior Design, the German aftermarket body styling expert has unveiled its latest head-turning creation, the PD-Series SL R230. Inspired by the super sports ride SL65 AMG Black Series, the refined Mercedes-Benz SL R230 roadster now excels at more sculpted curves, flowing lines, massive air inlets and extraordinary muscular sides.

    At first glance, the PD-Series roadster boasts new front design. It includes re-styled fenders, face-lifted headlights, new front spoiler with large, greedy air inlets and custom grill design. On the sides, the Prior Design SL R230 sports massive side sills, bigger wheels arches and sleek 20-inch three-piece PD1 design wheels wrapped in high-performance tires in the size 265/30R20 at the front and 305/25R20 at the rear axle. On the back, the black mean monster renders new bumper design and race-inspired diffuser, which can be ordered in carbon also. Furthermore, the retrofitted ride is lowered by integrated electronic Airmatic module.