Black Diamond
Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) “Pagoda” Restomod
Black over Cognac · Dubai · Project roadmap
Why Black Diamond
Same carbon. New cut.
Carbonado — black diamond — is the toughest natural diamond on earth and the hardest to cut; few workshops will attempt it. And diamond is the only gemstone that does not exist as a jewel until a human hand shapes it: identical material, entirely new form. That is the definition of a restomod, and this is our flagship.
The heart · Roadmap
A familiar shape. A different pulse.
The proposed powertrain pairs an AMG M113K supercharged V8 with a Mercedes 722.6 automatic transmission. Cooling and tuning are planned for Dubai.
- Engine AMG M113K supercharged V8, 5.4 L
- Output ~476 HP (roadmap figure)
- Transmission Mercedes 722.6 automatic
- Electronics MoTeC M150, Ofgear TCM, new wiring
The cabin · Design direction
A world in cognac.
Correct W113 seats. Italian full-grain leather. Perforated centres, piped edges and coordinated surfaces — the interior direction described in the project roadmap.
- Material Italian full-grain leather
- Character Black over Cognac
- Detail Perforated centres. Piped edges.
Fine finishes · Roadmap
Nothing incidental.
The finish plan starts at bare steel and continues through epoxy, Glasurit black, hand polishing and restored chrome.
- Paint Glasurit black
- Brightwork Re-plating and hand polishing
- Hardware Restoration bolt kit
- Brakes W126 S-Class, behind the original wheels
- Chassis KYB damping, powder-coated suspension
Under one roof
One car. A complete approach.
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Paint finish
02
Interiors
03
Powertrain
04
Suspension systems
05
Brakes
06
Audio systems
07
Retrofits
08
Engineering
09
Automation and connectivity
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