GWA 2010 SLS AMG Panamerica Body Package by GWA


Gullwing America (GWA) is a German-based custom coachbuilder specializing in crafting unique, retro-inspired vehicles based on modern car underpinnings. Their reputation is built on recreating classic sports cars using contemporary mechanical platforms.

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2010 SLS "Panamericana" Body Package

After the release of the Mercedes Benz SLS in Frankfurt, the team of Gullwing-America started working on their design of a body package to make the car look retro like of the amazing Gullwing 300SL.

Arturo Alonso, GWA chief engineer went back to the board and came out with this amazing idea, to make this outstanding car which is the flagship of Mercedes technology into a 300SL from the 21 century, taking things, like the clean grille, the ribs on the hood and fenders and other details that make the original Gullwing an unforgettable car

Named like their 300SL, the very detailed "Panamericana" conversion kit will consist of seven body parts, made from Hybrid Aluminum and carbon fiber, two side vents, a set of chrome details which includes a grille frame, new oval dual Xenon headlights, their set of GWA wheels which come staggered in 19 and 20 and a sport tuned muffler system, and other pieces

The interior is left almost original, only for the options of an Alcantara center piece insert for the seats with special contrast stitching to resemble a plaid design of the past, and a set of illuminated brushed Aluminum door sills that light up with the engraving Panamericana logo, as you open the doors.

They also have the option for the legendary racing stripes on the front fenders, in any combination that you desire

The very detailed life like renders show Alonso's favorite combination, white with red stripes and red interior, a classic he says. The parts will be distributed only by GWA and they will be made in Germany, prices and availabilitywill be released later at their web site 2009 300SL Panamericana|Gullwing-America







 
I am speechless, serisouly, it's not even ugly for the sake of exhuberance, they simply removed the stock parts and put crap and cheap looking ones that even chinese wouldn't offer, such people are a true disgrace.
 
As a total package, it's absolutely terrible. Even I wouldn't wish such a fate on a Mercedes!

Few finer details though. Seems like they've plugged the headlights from the Mini to this car. The front grille without the horizontal slat actually looks nicer than the standard vehicle. The twin humps on the hood of the car aren't bad at all. The BMW 1 series lower mouth (where the turn signals seem to located) just dulls down the face as much as those terrible bug-eyes. Everything... terrible!!

Seems like anything with the term 'Panamer..' in its name ends looking unattractive from certain angles (or in this case, ALL angles). :D
 
The headlights and the grill are interesting alternatives... the rest is disgusting. Especially those fender extensions are completely kinky. :eusa_doh:
 
First off those pics look like bad photoshops... second, yuk!



P.S. I added "by GWA" in the title, cause previous title made it sound like this was released by MB, which would have been horrid.
 
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That is so sad! :t-wild:
 

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