Mansory Siracusa based on Ferrari 458 Italia revealed in Geneva

 Mansory Siracusa based on Ferrari 458 Italia revealed in Geneva
Mansory Siracusa based on Ferrari 458 Italia live in Geneva - 02.03.2011

Luxury tuner does a carbon rework of the 458 Italia as well as providing a power boost and a set of 21-inch wheels

Tuner Mansory has brought the Siracusa to the Geneva auto show halls - based on the Ferrari 458 Italia.

Named after a town in Sicily and its historic race track, the Mansory Siracusa makes even more use of carbon than does original manufacturer Ferrari as all body components are now made out of that lightweight material.

Those include a front apron with air inlets for the front coolers, a new bonnet, and side skirts with integrated ducts to feed even more cooling air to the engine. At the back is a rear skirt with integrated diffuser and a rear wing. Carbon blades replace the rear window and the total tally on the weight-saving carbon is 70 kg (154 lbs) less curb weight for the 458 Italia.

Power upgrade takes the form of an ECU remap, sport air filer and sport exhaust - all good for 590 PS (434 kW / 582 bhp) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 3.2 seconds and top speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).

For the suspension, Mansory fits four sport shock absorbers and progressively-wound lowering springs which lower the 458 by 20 mm. Wheels consist of 9 x 20-inch and 11 x 21-inch forged rims wrapped in Michelin PS2 tires, 245/35ZR20 and 305/30ZR21, front and rear, respectively.

Inside the cabin, the tuner applies top materials including leather, ultra-suede and carbon for the interior finish. That includes handiwork such as the decorative stitching, a newly designed center console, aluminum pedals, and a sport steering wheel with full-sized airbag.

Source: Mansory

World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show - the MANSORY Siracusa

Named after the historic race track on Sicily, this hot blooded Italian rolls onto the fairground stage of the Geneva Motor Show - manufactured in the German city of Brand, the MANSORY Design and Holding GmbH headquarters. The MANSORY Siracusa is based on the Ferrari 458 Italia. Apart from more performance and a boosted appearance, mainly the weight of the automobile was diminished.

Already in the serial Ferrari, the ultra-light and high-strength material carbon is used abundantly. And MANSORY continues to apply this line with the Siracusa by making carbon the main material of all body components. Each single element of the aerodynamic design is manufactured in perfect surface quality and exactly fitted to the automobile.

The main eye catcher of the new Siracusa front is the striking apron with its optimised air inlets for a better ventilation of the front coolers. In combination with the new bonnet, MANSORY does not only create an aggressive look, but also generates additional downforce. At the sides, newly designed side skirts are added. These calm down the air flow between the axles and provide additional cooling air to the engine compartment through integrated ducts. The diffuser which is fitted into the new back skirt stabilises the rear during high velocities and in connection with the rear wing, generates contact pressure at the rear axle. The body kit is completed with MANSORY carbon blades which replace the rear window. Compared to the serial Ferrari 458 Italia, the refining specialist saves 70 kilogramme weight due to its autoclave carbon components.

But the MANSORY Siracusa does not only convince with its fascinating design. As a result from an optimised engine management, a sports air filter and a sports exhaust system, not only the engine performance, but also the acceleration increases significantly. Owing to 590 hp / 434 kW and 560 Nm, the eight cylinder car accelerates in breathtaking 3.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. The top speed is 330 km, higher than with the basic Ferrari model.

The carriage components in the Siracusa are especially adjusted to the improved engine performance and the dynamic driving behaviour. These consist of four sports anti-shocks combined with progressively winded lowering springs. Therefore, the centre of gravity is lowered by 20 millimetres compared to the serial model.

As a perfect wheel-tyre combination, MANSORY adds forged rims with central locking in the dimensions 9 x 20 and 11 x 21 with Michelin PS2 tyres measuring 245/35 ZR20 at the front axle and 305/30 ZR21 at the rear axle.

Also the interior is enhanced with the MANSORY refining kit. The MANSORY upholstery department stylishly combines most precious materials such as most delicate leather, ultra-suede and carbon. The leather which is processed with masterly skill is very endurable and still extraordinarily soft. The characteristic natural product with its special grain and the masterly perfected decorative stitches render an extravagant impression around the newly designed centre console. Another highlight is the newly developed full size airbag sports steering wheel and the aluminium pedals. MANSORY achieves the perfect symbiosis between dynamic functionality and luxurious atmosphere.

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 DdW DdW
There are the good, the bad and ugly. For Mansory, the good and bad are out, and the ugly triumphs. Why? Take a good look at the fascia (especially the headlights), it is given the impression that the car felt 'unhappy' throughout the absurd tuning process. Look at the CF-vents beside the headlights. It adds the visually-depressing (and sleep-depriving) mood that can set a Ferrari (I'm not) enthusiast's mind amok.
March 3, 2011 8:34 am
 RobERob RobERob
The Enzo lives ...well, sort of. Overall, I'd say the front is improved, visually. The rest I'm indifferent to.
March 3, 2011 8:35 am
 zamzungas zamzungas
Mansory- good taste is somewhere beyond.
March 3, 2011 8:45 am
 LeroisF40 LeroisF40
This is absurd and disgusting!! I can not understand how Masonry stays in business. I am not a fan of the 458 but this has taken its already questionable design and completely destroyed any credibility it may have had. Carbon fibre just thrown on any car does not make it attractive or faster, unless its a Honda Civic SI with a big huge exhaust can!!!
March 3, 2011 8:47 am
 dmanero dmanero
Once again Mansory shows us why we hate them,they should be bane\ned from shows. period
March 3, 2011 9:37 am
 SPORTINGUISTA_29 SPORTINGUISTA_29
nice car I like him
March 3, 2011 10:05 am
 GRAVE GRAVE
Please WCF don't post anything about this crap company, just focus on brabus, Carlsson and other better tuning companies.
March 3, 2011 10:17 am
 Subaru_Freak Subaru_Freak
and I think it is great looking car, way better then Brabus and Carlsson which can tune only Mercedes... you want to know their reciepe? Chose one Mercedes, make it black, upgrade its performance, dobule the price and voile!(what I have to admit is the fact that this mansory is ugly inside)@WCF don't listen to this bmw/merc fanboy :)
March 3, 2011 12:39 pm
 norther norther
finally, some tuner replaces the 3 way exhaust of the 458. it is so innapropiate. to be honest, as much as i dont like mansorys cars, the rear of this 458 ..i mean, the part where the exhaust is..looks really nice.
March 3, 2011 12:25 pm
 M! M!
dear god. the only thing that survived are the side mirrors and the seatbelts.
March 3, 2011 3:28 pm
 radmeister radmeister
I want to puke
March 3, 2011 9:01 pm
 robsled robsled
Outside looks good, inside needs a bit less glam and more track.
March 3, 2011 9:02 pm
 robsled robsled
I mean who wants carpet anyway...
March 3, 2011 9:03 pm
 mikemikemikemike mikemikemikemike
the 458 is so beautiful....and this is just hideous.
March 3, 2011 9:56 pm
 GTurbo GTurbo
Mansory's 'genius' never disappoints!
March 6, 2011 1:37 pm