2011 Mansory Cormeum

The MANSORY Cormeum leaves few reminders of the Mercedes SLS AMG. The sports car manufactured in Affalterbach is only the basis for the latest development of the automobile manufacturer MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH situated in Brand near Bayreuth. 660 hp and 90 kg less weight are only two unique selling points of this exceptional automobile which can only be obtained in a limited edition of 15 cars. At first glance, the striking design created by its owner and head designer Kourosh Mansory can easily be discerned. Also the name was picked personally by Kourosh Mansory: An aria was already the source of his inspiration for the refined Bugatti Veyron (Vincerò) and this time this is the aria Vide Cor meum.

In order to meet the increased requirements of the sports car when it comes to light weight and torsional stiffness, Kourosh Mansory’s team optimises almost the entire car body and also exchanges the roof and the wing doors with ultra-light own developments. A MANSORY front skirt replaces the serial bumper and due to its well-engineered shape it reduces the uplifting forces at the front axle. Larger air inlets in connection with a new LED light unit provide the two-seater with an even more dynamic face.

Additionally, the new front skirt supplies the enlarged cooler with more fresh air and subsequently propels the air out of the new bonnet. MANSORY also replaces the front and rear mudguards with broader newly designed light-weight parts. Therefore, the Cormeum extends by 66 millimetres at the front axle and impressive 84 millimetres at the rear axle. MANSORY side skirts make the two-seater look even lower and longer and perfectly enhance the rims. The rear has also been significantly redesigned by the aerodynamic specialists. The apron has been exchanged and a race diffuser renders additional downforce. A rear spoiler with carbon flaps completes the aerodynamic overall package.

The extended wheel houses of the MANSORY Cormeum are filled with exclusive forged wheels with central locking. They measure 9×20 inches with 265/30er tyres at the front and 11×21 inches with 295/25er tyres at the rear axle. The tyres are provided by MANSORY’s partner Michelin. Due to new springs and dampers, the Cormeum’ s centre of gravity is 20 mm lower than the basic model and therefore additionally emphasises the exclusive rims.

The core part of the engine modification is the adjustment of high-performance compressors. Also a sports air filter and a sports exhaust system made of stainless steel are fitted. These components are adjusted to each other with the help of a new map for engine electronics. With a top performance of 660 hp / 485 kW and a maximum torque of 4,850 r.p.m., the MANSORY engine exactly meets the wishes of its ambitious motor sports clientele. Another performance increase up to 800 hp is already tested.

As usual, MANSORY turns the interior into a highly functional control centre with unsurpassable quality and innovative design. Only most exquisite materials are used for the interior design and therefore render a high level of comfort. 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. The aluminium pedals and the real carbon applications complete the luxurious overall impression of the Cormeum.

Story by MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH

In Detail

type	Series Production Car
released at	2011 Geneva Motor Show
built at	Bayreuth, Germany
body stylist	Kourosh Mansory
engine	V8
position	Front, Longitudinal
block material	Aluminum
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Injection
displacement	6208 cc / 378.84 in³
bore	102.2 mm / 4.02 in
stroke	94.0 mm / 3.72 in
compression	11.3:1
power	492.2 kw / 660 bhp
specific output	106.31 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	382.61 bhp per tonne
redline	7300
body / frame	Aluminum Spaceframe
driven wheels	RWD
wheel type	Forged Center Lock
front tires	265/30
rear tires	295/25
front brakes	Internally Ventilated Composite Discs w/6-Piston Fixed Calipers, ABS, Brake Assist, 3-stage ESP
rear brakes	Internally Ventilated Composite Discs w/4-Piston Fixed Calipers, ABS, Brake Assist, 3-stage ESP
front wheels	F 50.8 x 22.9 cm / 20 x 9 in
rear wheels	R 53.3 x 27.9 cm / 21 x 11 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Assist
f suspension	Aluminum Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas-Tube Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension	Aluminum Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas-Tube Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight	1725 kg / 3800 lbs
weight distro	46 % / 54 %
wheelbase	2680 mm / 105.5 in
front track	1682 mm / 66.2 in
rear track	1653 mm / 65.1 in
length	4638 mm / 182.6 in
width	1939 mm / 76.3 in
height	1262 mm / 49.7 in
transmission	AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed
tran clutch	Dual Clutch
gear ratios	3.40:1, 2.19:1, 1.63:1, 1.29:1, 1.03:1, 0.84:1, 0.72:1
final drive	3.67:1