Beyond Exotic: The Wild World of Mansory
Supercars are truly breathtaking machines. Meticulous attention to detail, artfully designed bodies, adrenaline-inducing performance, and awe-inspiring luxury are some of the key characteristics that have come to define this category of cars. Owning a supercar is undoubtedly a big life achievement that not only provides social status, but also sheer driving enjoyment. But for some, even the most exotic of cars are not enough to quench in their original form. This is where Mansory comes into the picture. Mansory is a car modification company that specializes in performance and body upgrades for luxury cars, supercars and SUVs. It is best known for its extravagant body kit products and pompous interior reupholstery. Just when you thought something like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Bentley couldn’t get more exotic, Mansory never ceases to amaze with its imaginative creativity.
Where it all began
Mansory was founded by Iranian-British car enthusiast Kourosh Mansory in 1989. With a passion for British luxury cars, the newly founded company initially focused on developing upgrades for Aston Martins, Bentleys, and Rolls-Royces. Today, Mansory designs parts for cars from 17 different brands, and even offers customization options for a model of jet ski, ATV and golf cart. The company has also produced a one-off custom motorcycle and lawn mower. Who knew cutting grass could be done in style?
Craftsmanship & Design
Mansory employs master crafters to ensure the utmost quality in its products, which are all manufactured in-house. Carbon fiber is available in a number of unique patterns such as chequered, forged and “stealth.” Body kits range from simple lips and diffusers to complex widebody transformations that look like they belong in a Need for Speed video game. Certain kits even involve the addition of new body lines that didn’t exist from the factory, and in some cases, entire body shape reconstructions. Interiors receive the same amount of attention. Intricate stitching patterns and exotic materials adorn the seats, dashboards, door panels and headliners of Mansory-treated cars. Below are a handful of Mansory kits that capture the essence of the company: living on the wild side.
Mansory “Cyrus”
This full carbon fiber widebody kit for the Aston Martin DBS/DB9 features front bumper and front quarter panel air vents that are inspired by the ultra rare Aston Martin One-77. The rear includes a large diffuser with center exit exhaust. Handling is improved with lightweight wheels and upgraded suspension, while power delivery responsiveness is enhanced with a new exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, and exhaust pipes. The interior is reupholstered with detailed carbon fiber, contrast gold stitching and kick plates with the Mansory logo. Only 15 Cyrus kits were produced for this model of Aston Martin.
Mansory GTC V8
New front grille, bumpers, widebody fenders, vents, aerodynamic lips, exhaust pipes, rear spoiler and wheels transform the Bentley Continental GT Convertible into what leaves the impression of a tuner car. The interior is beautifully quilted in “chrome oxite green,” along with accents of the same color on the exterior, which together compliment the matte black paint. Performance options include ECU software tuning, exhaust system upgrades and lowered suspension.
Mansory “Le Mansory”
The Ford GT is a limited production supercar that pays homage to the iconic GT40 race car of the 60′s, which was the first American car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1966. “Le Mansory” is a play on the name “Le Mans.” This kit was made as a celebration of Mansory’s 30th anniversary, and is limited to 3 examples worldwide. Ford GTs treated with this special package are metamorphosed with a full carbon fiber widebody kit painted in an exclusive shade of blue, accompanied by reshaped headlights, new front and rear bumper designs, new rear wing, triple-tip exhaust pipes, and lightweight forged wheels. Visible throughout the exterior is Mansory’s unique chequered carbon fiber pattern. The interior is equally flashy with its perforated white seats, white dashboard with blue accents, and forward-pointing arrows in the headliner and kick plates. Power and torque improvements make for a slightly higher top speed than regular Ford GTs.
Mansory “Venatus EVO”
SUVs receive no less attention than coupes at Mansory. The Lamborghini Urus has quite the extroverted design from the factory in its sharpness and angularity, however Mansory has managed to make it even more extreme. As we’ve now become accustomed to expect with the company, this widebody kit spares no body panel without carbon fiber, vents and aerodynamic lips. Anything that can be modified, is. The interior is gloriously all-blue in this example, with diamond quilting everywhere where the eye can see and a lavish starlight headliner. A yellow engine cover matches with the interior’s accent stitching and exterior’s accent lines.
Conclusion
Customizing a car is a great way to showcase your personal taste and style. There is no shortage of aftermarket parts nowadays, whether it be for an affordable street car or a high-end supercar. Mansory is not the only company that specializes in aftermarket upgrades for exotic luxury and performance cars, but it is perhaps the most controversial in its ludicrous design approaches that are especially upsetting to automotive purists who prefer such cars in their original form. Mansory’s work often stirs commotion and certainly isn’t everyone’s taste, but there is no denying it that the company is composed of courageous designers that are not afraid to try something new.

















