If you have and unhealthy obsession with all things carbon fiber and a bank balance of obscene proportions, then the Mansory Cyrus should be top of your shopping list. And with only 15 scheduled for production, chances are the neighbors won't have one.

Mansory, a tuner based Brand, Germany basically take an unsuspecting Aston Martin DB9 - or a DBS if you prefer, and attach a comprehensive carbon fiber bodykit which either replaces or covers all the original bodywork. The "prepreg autoclav carbon" is left unpainted to show of the weave pattern of the carbon fiber. Up front the Cyrus gets a front bumper which emulates the design of the Aston Martin One-77 supercar. An enlarged grille and additional vents in the hood provide better airflow around the engine. Down the sides Mansory have developed their own sideskirts to compliment the wider wheel arches. At the rear they've fitted the Cyrus with a massive rear diffuser mounted neatly into the body. In the center of the diffuser is an enormous rectangular exhaust.

While all design relies on personal taste for success or failure, the styling of the Cyrus takes this to the next level. It's one of those vehicles which seems to evoke a love it or hate it response in people. However one element of the design which is unanimously ridiculed is the nonfunctional roof-scoop which looks like something out of a cheap auto parts catalog.

The 10 spoke lightweight forged wheels consist of 9x20 inch units up front and 10,5x21 inch rims at the rear. These are used in combination with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires measuring 255/30ZR20 at the front and 295/25ZR21 at the back.

The interior has also been modified with extensive use of carbon fiber - but in a far less tasteful manner. The center console, door handles, air vents, mirror housing, ash tray cover and sill plates are all made of the stuff. Adding to the tackiness are a pair of sports seats with an illuminated ''Mansory" logo set into the headrest. Mansory also offer the option of individual painting of "small parts" which basically means they'll ruin your interior in any color you specify.


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