Mansory Body Kit for Mercedes SL-Class R231 AMG
MANSORY Carbon Refinement Kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL R231 (Sixth-Generation SL, 2012-2019) with 350 AMG-Line Styling Package — Restrained Roadster-Grade Carbon Aero
The Mercedes-Benz SL R231 (internal chassis R231, 2012-2019) is the sixth-generation SL and the successor to the steel-bodied R230. Engineered as an all-aluminium-body two-seat grand tourer, the R231 was the first SL built entirely on Mercedes's new MHA architecture — aluminium spaceframe, aluminium exterior panels, and the sole steel exception being the A-pillars (for roof-crash performance). Mansory's programme for this car is a deliberate restrained carbon aero refinement, not a widebody conversion — the SL R231's elegant and luxuriously-proportioned body panel design warrants enhancement rather than reinvention. The kit is engineered specifically for donors with the 350 AMG-Line styling package, which shares the revised front-fascia geometry and lower-apron air-intake layout with the SL 400, SL 500, and the separate (Mansory-handled) SL 63 AMG programme. This listing supports the non-AMG SL range: SL 350 / SL 400 / SL 500. The AMG SL 63, with its distinct front-bumper aero, quad-cannon exhaust, and AMG-specific component geometry, is served by a separate Mansory programme listed elsewhere in this catalogue.
The R231 as a canvas for restrained carbon
The SL R231 is a car whose silhouette the Mercedes-Benz design team under Gorden Wagener worked on for five years before production, and whose aluminium-panel technology represented a technology leap from the R230. To respect this design heritage, Mansory's approach is additive carbon overlay, not subtractive body remaking. Every part in the kit is an add-on overlay that mounts to the factory body without altering panel geometry. There are no bonded arch extensions, no full-replacement bumpers (the front bumper receives a lip-add-on extension, not a replacement), and no widebody fender shaping. What Mansory contributes is: a carbon front lip add-on below the factory front bumper; carbon side strips that visually lengthen the car's aluminium flanks; carbon air-outtake fin covers integrated with the factory air-outlet vents on the front fenders (a feature Mercedes introduced on the R231 as a call-back to the classic 300 SL Gullwing air-vent); carbon mirror masks; a carbon rear diffuser add-on; and a sculpted carbon rear spoiler on the boot lid. The intent is a coherent carbon-trim language that respects the aluminium body rather than overriding it.
Component specification — Mansory SL R231
Full Mansory SL R231 carbon inventory: Front lip add-on — bolt-on carbon extension mounted below the factory front bumper (preserves factory crash-absorbing structure); Side strips — carbon surface-mounted overlay strips that run the full length of the lower door and rocker panel; Air-outtake fin covers — carbon overlays on the front-fender air-outlet vents (factory-feature of the R231, positioned behind the front wheel-arch); Mirror masks — carbon mirror-housing overlays; Rear Diffuser — full-carbon diffuser add-on mounted below the factory rear bumper with integrated exhaust-tip bezels; Rear Spoiler — sculpted carbon deck-lid spoiler integrated with the factory soft-close boot mechanism; optional Mansory forged wheels 20" or 21" staggered; optional Mansory stainless-steel sports exhaust with valved sound-modulation (Quiet / Sport / Race profile modes); optional Mansory interior retrim in Nappa leather with Alcantara accent zones and carbon-weave dashboard inlays. All carbon components supplied in clear-lacquer glossy weave finish as standard; matte, satin, or body-colour-paint finishes available.
SL R231 donor variants covered
Donor support: SL 350 (M276 3.498 L V6 biturbo, 306 hp / 370 Nm, 7G-TRONIC, rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h 5.9 s, 250 km/h); SL 400 (M276 3.0 L V6 biturbo from 2015 facelift, 333-367 hp depending on model year, 480 Nm, 7G-TRONIC or 9G-TRONIC post-2017); SL 500 (M278 4.663 L V8 biturbo, 435-455 hp depending on model year / 700 Nm, 7G/9G, 0-100 km/h 4.6 s, 250 km/h electronically limited). All donors share MHA aluminium platform, Mercedes-Benz Magic Sky Control adjustable-tint glass roof (optional), Magic Vision Control electrochromic tailgate-glass wiper system, Airscarf heated neck blowers for open-top motoring, and the 2015 facelift bringing revised front-bumper geometry (specifically supported with a dedicated facelift-variant carbon lip add-on), new LED tail-light signature, and the MBUX (later-generation) infotainment. Vari-roof (folding aluminium hardtop) mechanism and the glass Panoramic Magic Sky Control option are preserved without modification. Kerb weights 1 716-1 885 kg depending on donor variant.
Mansory forged wheel selection
Factory SL R231 wheel spec: 18" standard on SL 350, 19" on SL 400, 19"-20" on SL 500, 19"-20" on AMG. Mansory programme recommends 20" or 21" staggered forged designs — the FS.15 (five-spoke forged), FD.16 (dual-spoke concave), Y.9 (curved-Y pattern), and FM.5 (multi-spoke forged) patterns. Finishes: gloss anthracite, satin black, brushed titanium, polished bronze, or paint-to-sample matching Mercedes designo colour codes. Tyre fitment: 255/35 R20 front / 285/30 R20 rear (20" staggered) or 245/35 R21 front / 285/30 R21 rear (21" staggered). TÜV-documented for SL R231 chassis loads. Catalogue: hodoor.world/collection/forgedwheels.
Where SL R231 buyers live
The SL is a long-established Mercedes-Benz flagship-roadster nameplate with its largest R231 ownership base in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Primary delivery territories: Germany (home market), United States (California, Florida, Texas, New York), United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Monaco, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia (permitted), South Africa. Country-specific shipping guides: Germany, United States, Chile, South Korea, Turkey.
Mercedes-Benz Mansory programmes and sister models
Mansory's Mercedes-Benz catalogue is the deepest of any brand: SL R231 (this programme), SL R232 (seventh-generation SL, AMG-exclusive), AMG GT S / AMG GT 63 4-Door, AMG GT 63 4-Door, S-Class W222 Restyling, S-Class W223, S63e Performance, S Coupé C217, Maybach S-Class W223, GLE V167, GLE Coupe C167, GLC, GLS X167 / AMG GLS 63 X167, G-Wagen W463 full / W463 soft kit / W465 Gronos, G-Gronos, Cybertruck Elongation, SLR Renovatio, and more. The SL R232 (AMG SL, 2022-present) is engineered as the AMG-only successor to the R231 — Mansory treats it as a distinct programme on its own page.
Ordering the SL R231 programme
Order workflow: provide the SL VIN, donor variant (SL 350 / SL 400 / SL 500), model year (pre- or post-2015 facelift), AMG-Line / non-AMG-Line fascia confirmation, existing paint code, interior retrim scope and leather specification, wheel design and finish selection, and destination country. Production time: 6-10 weeks for carbon components and wheels; plus 3-5 weeks if interior retrim and exhaust package are ordered. Professional installation at Mercedes-authorised specialist facility: 1-2 weeks. Contact: +44 7488 818747 (WhatsApp) or email [email protected].
Adjacent Mansory builds
Hodoor.World runs the Body Kit for Mercedes Benz G-class W465 Gronos alongside the Mercedes-Benz C-class C205 C63/43 AMG on the same Mansory factory routing, with body kit for Mercedes Benz G-class W465 Grand Entree sharing the same component-sourcing channel.
FAQ — Mansory SL R231 Carbon Kit
Is this programme a widebody or a refinement? Refinement — the carbon components mount as add-on overlays onto the factory aluminium bodywork. No fender-arch extensions, no full bumper replacements.
Does the kit fit the SL 63 AMG variant? No — the SL 63 AMG has a distinct front-bumper geometry served by a separate Mansory programme. This listing is for the non-AMG SL 350 / SL 400 / SL 500 range with AMG-Line styling.
Will Vari-roof and Magic Sky Control continue to function? Yes — both the folding aluminium hardtop mechanism and the optional electrochromic-glass Panoramic Magic Sky Control roof retain full factory operation; no mechanical components are disturbed.
Does the 2015 facelift front-bumper require a different front lip? Yes — the 2015-facelift R231 has a revised front-fascia geometry. A dedicated facelift-variant front-lip add-on is produced. Specify model year in the order.
Will Airscarf and other factory roadster features remain functional? Yes — the Airscarf heated neck-blower system, ventilated seats, and all other factory roadster comfort features are preserved. No interior mechanical modification is performed.
Can the kit be reversibly removed for future ownership transfer? Yes — all carbon components are overlay-style with structural adhesive and fixture attachment; they can be removed and the donor returned to factory specification without panel damage.
Is the programme available for RHD-market SL R231 chassis? Yes — RHD donors (United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India) are fully supported; mirror-cap geometry and rear-bumper exhaust-tip alignment are RHD-specific variants of the same programme.
