2014 Range Rover Sport – Automobiles Review

2014 Range Rover Sport Conquers The Desert [video]

Land Rover has published a video showing the attend of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport of a spectacular challenge to complete the fastest recorded crossing of the Empty Quarter desert.

The team covered 849 km (528 miles) from Wadi Adda Wasir in Saudi Arabia to the border of the United Arab Emirates. The challenge was completed in just 10 hours and 22 minutes at an average speed of 81.87 km/h (51.87 mph).

The short film features spectacular footage from inside and outside the vehicle, as well as epic shots of the barren environment that the team faced as they tackled the largest sand desert in the world. Viewers will see the new Range Rover Sport pummel the desert flats at full speed, tip toe down the steepest sand dunes and navigate the myriad of obstacles that the desert threw up – including rogue camels appearing from nowhere. Sand storms, immense heat and punishing jumps are just some of the challenges that pushed man and machine to the limit.

The standard production 2014 Range Rover Sport was powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 510HP. It also ran on standard tyres and rims. The only modification to the vehicle was the fitment of an underbody protection plate. This vehicle was displayed at the Dubai Motor Show on the 5^th November, just two days after completing the desert crossing.

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Source: Land Rover

December 13, 2013

Kahn Design Develops New Executive Interior For 2014 Range Rover Sport

2014 Range Rover Sport was unveiled in March this year showing off its muscular stance, on-road dynamics and class-leading all-terrain capability. For the construction of the 2014 Rover Sport has been used aluminium architecture thanks to which has been achieved a weight saving of more than 800 lbs. This SUV also exploits Land Rover’s breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies.

The Range Rover Sport model is currently offered with the following engine choices: the supercharged 5.0-litre 510 PS (375 kW) V8 petrol, 3.0-litre 292 PS (2015 kW) SDV6 diesel, the 3.0-litre 258 PS (190 kW) TDV6 and the high performance 4.4-litre 339 PS (250 kW) SDV8 diesel unit.

One of the most creative tuning brands in the United Kingdom –A.Kahn Design, known for its passion for Land Rovers have developed a brand new exclusive package for this model, thus making it more luxurious than ever.

As one can see from the pictures, inside the vehicle looks so stylish with its executive-like attitude. This generous interior invites the driver to step inside and escape the mundane and experience a new sense of style and comfort.

As a matter of fact, a lot of attention has been put on driver’s and passenger’s experience. Hence the seats deliver the supreme ergonomic comfort, which in addition perfectly the inimitable Range Rover exterior.

Source: A. Kahn Design

October 1, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport vs Spitfire [video]

Land Rover has published a promotional video of their all-new Range Rover Sport versus a 1945 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire.

The SUV is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 510HP (380 kW), while the plane has a 1,750HP (1,305 kW) V12 Merlin engine and a top speed of 644 km/h (400 mph).

The race – the first of its kind at the airfield – involved a drag race down and back on the grass runway, punctuated by a nimble U-turn. It was particularly challenging being conducted on the bumpy grass airfield, a surface which is notorious for low traction levels.

“The team couldn’t resist the challenge laid down byFortyOneSix.comand to race such a British icon. It’s always difficult to find traction from a standing start on grass, but the Range Rover Sport made a great launch off the line. I was surprised by how bumpy the course was as I accelerated up to 130mph, and of course the other extreme challenge is to brake in time for the turn-around, but the car felt composed throughout the whole run.”, commented Mike Cross, Jaguar Land Rover’s Chief Vehicle Integrity Engineer.

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Source: Land Rover

July 8, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport – The Official Pace Car At PPIHC [VIDEO]

The exclusive 2014 Range Rover Sport is the official Pace Car for the 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). The race is familiar as the “Race To The Clouds” and it takes place annually at the Colorado Mountains in the USA. PPIHC is famous for the spectacular location which in addition has unforgiving nature with its 12.4-mile-long course lined by sheer drops down the mountainside.

This Land Rover model will be the course-opening car. To remind you, the vehicle achieved own record-setting run: a new best time up the hill for a standard SUV and additionally it broke the long standing record for any type of production-standard vehicle.

The 12.42-mile course goes up to 9 390 feet (2 860 m) and has 156 corners. The Rover Sport was able to conquer them in only 12 minutes and 35.61 seconds with an average speed and from a standing start of 59.17 mph (95.23 kph).

The new sport modification based on the highly-acclaimed Range Rover delivers the brands best-ever on-road dynamics combined with class-leading all-terrain capability. It now offers more assertive and muscular exterior as well as more luxurious interior which in addition feature the flexibility of an optional third row seating.

Moreover, for the construction of the 2014 Rover Sport has been utilized aluminium architecture thanks to which has been achieved a weight saving of more than 800 lbs. This SUV also exploits Land Rover’s breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies.

The record-breaking vehicle was equipped with 510 PS 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 engine. The only thing that differentiated it from a production-standard car was the fitment of a roll cage and harness seatbelts, which were additionally added in order to meet racing safety requirements. Behind the wheel of the 2014 Range Rover Sport was Paul Dallenbach.

The special Pace Car, however, will be driven by motorsports competitor and official Gay Smith, who was the 1974 Rookie of the Year on Pikes Peak and has served on the event’s Board of Directors for 20 years.

2013 PPIHC attracted 157 competitors, from which 70 are cars and 87 – motorcycles). The entry was headlined by World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb. In addition, Land Rover released a new four-minute documentary film about the Range Rover Sport’s record run at Pikes Peak, which happened in June. You can of course view it below.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Land Rover

July 1, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport Sets Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record

2014 Range Rover Sport has just made its first record for a production-standard Sport Utility Vehicle and even more – it broke the long standing record for any kind of production-standard vehicle on the Pikes Pike International Hill Climb. The achievement was done at the annual competition known as ‘The Race To the Clouds’.

There the new Range Rover Sport managed to conquer the 12.42-mile course in only 12 minutes 35.61 seconds. The average speed it achieved on this track is 59.17 mph (95.23 km/h). The record was independently timed and sanctioned by Pikes Peak International Hill Climb organisers of the annual competition at the Colorado venue.

TO be more precise, the record was set by this Range Rover model which is equipped with the 510 hp 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 engine. The only thing that differentiated the vehicle from production specification was the fitment of a roll cage and harness seatbelts.

The SUV was driven by Paul Dallenbach who is already known as a Pikes Peak specialist and who has won his division at the Hill Climb six times and won the event outright three times.

The new Range Rover Sport was developed alongside the highly-acclaimed Range Rover with the aim to deliver brand’s best-ever on-road dynamics and all-terrain capability. The latest generation of this model has more assertive and muscular exterior as well as more luxurious interior. In addition, the 2014 specification provides by the option of occasional third row seating.

The lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies are also included in the new Range Rover Sport. This serves in weight optimization and in fact saves mode than 420 kg of the total weight of the SUV.

Source: Land Rover

June 10, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport – UK Price £51,500

The new 2014 Range Rover Sport is priced from £51,500 in the UK.

The SUV is available in four trim levels: SE, HSE, HSE Dynamic and Autobiography Dynamic.

The SE comes equipped with leather upholstery, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, DAB digital audio, a power tailgate, intelligent stop-start, two-zone climate control, heated front seats, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, HD navigation, four-corner air suspension with automatic levelling, Terrain Response® and Say-What-You-See voice control.

Among the additional features provided on the HSE are 20” alloy wheels, Oxford perforated leather seats featuring 14-way electric front seat adjustment with memory function, heated rear seats, power steering column adjustment, front fog lights, paddle shift controls, heated windscreen, rear view camera and aluminium Range Rover treadplates.

HSE Dynamic adds both extra styling and handling features, including stainless steel pedals, a bright finish for the twin tailpipes, a gloss black grille and vents, 21” alloys, illuminated treadplates, twin speed transfer box, torque vectoring and the added functionality of Terrain Response^® 2 Auto. Prices start from £64,995.

The Autobiography Dynamic specification befits its flagship status, introducing as standard; High Beam Assist for the headlights, configurable interior mood lighting, Meridian Surround Sound audio system, illuminated treadplates, adaptive cruise control with Queue Assist, an advanced preventative safety package including emergency braking and active front seatbelts. Prices start from £74,995.

The engine range includes TDV6 with 258HP (192 kW), SDV6 with 292HP (217 kW) and the mighty V8 5.0 liter supercharged petrol with 510HP (380 kW).

Order books are now open with first deliveries planned to start from quarter three 2013.

Source: Land Rover

April 26, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport Revealed In New York

2014 Range Rover Sport has just been revealed on the streets of New York today. The ultimate premium sports SUV is the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever built in company’s history.

The new Range Rover Sport features brands best-ever on-road dynamics combined with class-leading all-terrain capability. The model exudes assertive and muscular exterior, and has more luxurious interior and the flexibility provided by the option of occasional 5+2 seating.

In addition, through lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies this model is lighter with 420 kg compared to the previous generation. The result is better performance, agility mixed with exceptional comfort, energetic driving experience and CO2 emissions reduced to 194g/km.

The official world premiere pf the vehicle will happen at the New York International Auto Show after it has been teased twice two weeks ago. The bold and progressive exterior design now features improved driving performance.

Moreover, the vehicle has a sleek and contemporary appearance combined with improved utilization of space. To be more precise, the new Sport is just 62mm longer than its predecessor, yet at 4850mm, it is shorter than other 7-seater SUVs and most E segment sedans. Nevertheless, the longer wheelbase delivers greater room and comfortability.

Furthermore, this Range Rover model is offered with a choice of wheel designs ranging through 19-, 20-, 21- and 22-inches in diameter including the iconic “Viper’s Nest”. Fifth generation air suspension included here offers up to 115 mm of regular movement. On the other hand an automatic extension, triggered by sensors, and a manually-selected extension, both raise the Sport by 35mm, giving a total movement range of 185mm.

Another innovation that is to be found in the model is the electric power steering which results in a lighter, more direct steering feel. A choice of two full-time 4WD systems will be offered: the first one will offer two-speed transfer case with low-range option with a front-rear 50/50 percent default torque split, and 100 percent locking capability.

The other system is 18 kg lighter and includes a single-speed transfer case with a Torsen differential, which automatically distributes torque to the axle with most grip, working in conjunction with the traction control systems.

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In terms of power, this emblematic Land Rover model will be offered with a choice of two powertrains from launch, one new Hybrid and two further diesel engines to follow.

The first engines are the supercharged 5.0-litre 510 PS (375 kW) V8 petrol engine and the 3.0-litre 292 PS (2015 kW) SDV6 diesel engine. In the future, the powertrain line-up will be expanded with the addition of the 3.0-litre 258 PS (190 kW) TDV6 and high performance 4.4-litre 339 PS (250 kW) SDV8 diesel engine. What is more, a high-efficiency diesel Hybrid model will be also available to order.

Across the range of the afore mentioned engines, the acceleration times for the 0-60 mph dash start from 5 seconds. All petrol and diesel engines in the new Range Rover Sport are mated with the advanced electronically controlled ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic gearbox.

To go even further into details, the all-new Range Rover Sport is the first vehicle in its segment to include an advanced all-aluminium body structure. This results in excellent agility and driving dynamics, but also offers significantly reduced weight and enhanced sustainability.

In terms of interior, the new Sport provides distinctive design cues, superior detailing and craftsmanship. It is unique blend of style and luxury with strong, elegant lines, top quality materials and an extra sporting character.

The sports feeling of the interior is additionally enhanced through the smaller diameter, thicker steering wheel, vertical gear shifter, higher centre console, configurable mood lighting and more generous seat bolsters. The Sports Command Driving Position (CDP) combines the supreme sense of confidence and control offered by the Range Rover, with a more sporting seating position similar to the Evoque.

What is more, the interior packaging improved thanks to the 24mm more knee room, and in addition, the occupants also benefit from the wider cabin. A neatly integrated third row, occasional 5+2 seating can be specified. These powered seats leave a flat floor with no loss of boot space and are split 50/50.

2014 Range Rover Sport has been engineered to embody the latest developments in technologies and safety features. Some of them are the Adaptive Dynamics featuring continuously variable dampers (CVD), Dynamic Response active lean control, a Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential, and Torque Vectoring by Braking.

In the new model is also introduced a digital camera system with three driver assistance features: Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High Beam Assist. Another unique innovation on the Sport is the new Wade Sensing™ feature that provides ‘depth’ information when driving through water, made even more beneficial to the driver now that the Sport’s maximum wading depth has increased by 150mm over the previous model to 850mm.

Source: Land Rover

March 27, 2013

First Footage Of The 2014 Range Rover Sport Released [VIDEO]

Land Rover has just released a teaser footage showing an early glimpse of Land Rover’s most dynamic vehicle ever produced. Yes, we are talking about the new 2014 Range Rover Sport, which will make its first world appearance only in two weeks.

The place is New York and the event – 2013 NAIAS. In fact, the new model will be seen on the roads and streets of the famous US city. In the video below, you will se not much of the Range Rover, however it will give you a good idea of the aggressive presence it brings with itself.

The video reveals a glimpse of how the headlamps will look like as well as gives an impression of the sound of the engine under the its hood. Although no additional details were revealed so far, we know from the previous teaser image released that this will be Land Rover’s fastest, most responsive and most agile vehicle ever produced.

In addition, it is expected that it will take the Sports model range to a new level, will be brand’s most dynamic vehicle, and will exude the of British design, engineering and technological innovation.

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Video Source: YouTube

March 13, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport Teased!

It has just been announced that the brand new 2014 Range Rover Sport will make its world debut on 26th of March at the New York Auto Show. In addition, a teaser image of it were revealed. This will be Land Rover‘s fastest, most responsive and most agile vehicle ever produced.

As a matter of fact the car will be showcased for the first time on the streets of the Range Rover Sport’s largest market – New York City. In addition, the event will be broadcasted live, hence it will be also available for virtual presence of the global audiences.

Unfortunately no additional details were disclosed so far. However, it is expected that it will take the Sports model range to a new level, will be brand’s most dynamic vehicle, and will exude the of British design, engineering and technological innovation.

2014 Range Rover Sport is the latest addition to the new Range Rover family of vehicles and the third Range Rover model to be launched in two years. Full details about the new model will be revealed at its official debut.

Source: Land Rover

March 12, 2013

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