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  • Kahn Design Land Rover Defender 110 Wide Arch Kit

    Kahn Design is now offering Wide Arch Kit for Land Rover Defender 110. The package consists of a four piece front and rear wings manufactured in high quality carbon composite. There are also machined aluminium side vents available as an option.

    The customers can choose their own colour scheme and the possibilities are just endless. Due to the unique way the Land Rover Defender is manufactured, each vehicle has it’s very own character. Because of that, the upgrades created by Kahn Design may require slight manipulation to ensure perfect fitment.

    The upgrade is now available to order for £2,999, and Kahn Design offer an expert fitting service at £2,250, each exclusive of VAT.

    The exterior also boasts 9J x 20” Mondial black wheels fitted with proper tires, which are also available to order. The front hood comes with Kahn signature and the headlights are tinted to underline the strong presence of the big SUV.

    Land Rover Defender 110 is one of the best off-road vehicles and with several exterior modifications doesn’t look bad at all.

    The new Defender is available with EU5 2.2 litre diesel engine, ventilated discs and detail improvements to the three speed-limiting options were also added for fleet users wanting to benefit from effective control of fuel costs.

    It produces 122HP (90 kW) at 3,500RPM and 360Nm (267 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 14.7 seconds and a top speed of 144 km/h (90 mph).

    Source: Kahn Design

  • Kahn And Evanta Collaboration Results in a Flying Huntsman and Barchetta

    Ant_Kahn_production_vehicles-THUMBA. Kahn Design has teamed up with Evanta. The name of the newly formed team will be Ant-Kahn and they already have number of projects underway. The result of their collaborative partnership will be a hot-rod Defender and a custom Barchetta. Of course, the focus is on luxury and quality, which will be achieved via modern prototyping and manufacturing technology. At the same time both companies will also focus on the details that are associated with traditional coach building.

    Afzal Kahn has revealed that they are already working on their future plans that aim to extend from coach-building to manufacturing series motor vehicles. He promises that number of models will come to fruition in the coming weeks and months.

    Ant Anstead on the other hand stated that both British companies will be dedicated to continue building upon the historical excellence of British vehicle manufacture. For him the most important is to step upon and develop the traditions of hand finished coach building.

    In the forthcoming months, Ant-Kahn plans to introduce the “Flying Huntsman” vehicle, which is a new take on the classic Land Rover Defender. If you remember, we have already seen this concept car in a sketch form. It will probably include the 6.2 litre V8 powerhouse coupled with a six speed electronic gearbox and will produce around 550 horsepower (404 kW).

    After the production of the Huntsman, there will be a release of an Ant-Kahn original. This will be a retro-styled Barchetta that is scheduled to officially debut at the Goodwood Revival motor show. The third car planned to be built is a completely restyled Aston Martin WB12, which will be shown later this year.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-Chelsea-Wide-Track-THUMBKahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition is a project we are familiar with. It captured our hearts in March when it was revealed for the first times. What makes us reviewing this excellently looking Land Rover is that previously we didn’t have that much information about it. Now the tuners at A. Kahn Design are disclosing more detailed information on this stylish Defender as well as some additional images.

    When one looks at this vehicle, it undoubtedly creates a lasting and enduring impression. It has been colored in volcanic black satin paint finish and has as a contrast the stylish nara bronze roof. This means that it combines its elegant performance with rugged practicality.

    Exteriorwise, the eye-catching styling package includes a set of 9×20″ Mondial wheels that were finished in nara bronze, front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures. The front bumper has been replaced with stainless steel one which includes lights.

    Also at the front are present the aluminium front bumper sump guard, tron lighting, bonnet vents in matt black, side vents in matt black, bonnet vents with mesh stainless steel, LED diamond bright headlights, Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, crystal LED lights, side repeaters and twin crosshair exhaust system in stainless steel with exhaust shields and Kahn bonnet lettering. The striking new front X-Lander grille slots in perfectly with the factory mounting points.

    Inside, the generous interior features front and rear sports GTB seats in quilted and perforated nappa leather with silver stitching, rev counter facia in red, sun visors and B pillar and side panels in alcantara, billet and leather steering wheel, roof grab handles with leather covers, and instrument binnacle in leather.

    The door cards and passenger dashboard top, grab handle and rear passenger knee protectors are decided in black leather, while the centre glovebox is in quilted and perforated leather. The roof headlining is in alcantara. The floor carpet is fitted throughout.

    The interior also includes hard wearing front and rear cabin floor mats, rear cabin access LED lights, vented foot pedals in machined aluminium, Churchill time clock facia in insert red, rear door panel and handle in black leather, alpine satellite navigation system, Chelsea Truck Company Door entry sill plates and Kahn branding.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-Chelsea-Wide-Track-THUMBThe latest addition in the garage of the luxury tuning experts at A. Kahn Design is the refined Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition. The vehicle looks amazing and is characterized by fine detailing, one-off design, cutting-edge technologies and volcanic black satin livery.

    The individuality of the vehicle is achieved through the addition of a styling package which comprises of front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures, Kahn six speed automatic gearbox conversion, extended wheel arches, Chelsea Truck Company Spare wheel cover, side vents and bonnet vents with mesh stainless steel.

    What adds to the exclusivity of this model is the 20 inch Kahn Mondial wheels that are decided in volcanic black with diamond cut finish. Furthermore, the exterior package of this Land Rover adds the front X-Lander grille with two headlamp surrounds.

    Inside is continued the individual approach of the design via hand crafted body hugging seats in quilted and perforated leather, billet and leather steering wheel, Harris tweed inserts and sharp instrumentation.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Design Land Rover Defender

    Kahn Design has unveiled their latest project based on the old Land Rover Defender, which is soon expected to be phased out. The old-school tough off-roader boasts outstanding capabilities, but it is kind of rough. That’s why, Kahn Design decided that the model still has potential to be worthy of an aftermarket styling kit.

    The exterior boasts a set of 20” Mondial alloy wheels which have a partial glossy piano black finish. There is also a new front look consisting of an “X-Lander” grille and stylish foglights.

    The interior boasts sports seats upholstered in quilted and perforated leather. There are also new instrument dials and a leather finish for the central armrest.

    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender
    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender
    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender
    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender
    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender
    Kahn Design Land Rover Defender

    Source: Kahn

  • Land Rover Defender XS Gets Two Option Packs

    Land-Rover-Defender-XS-THUMBWith Geneva Motor Show being around the corner brands are getting more competitive than ever. After the reveal of 2015 Range Rover Evoque Autobiography And Autobiography Dynamic yesterday, now Land Rover announced that the visitors at the event will see the launch of two new distinctive option packs – the ‘Black Pack’ and ‘Silver Pack’, for the iconic Land Rover Defender XS.

    Defender XS will be also equipped with a suite of optional features such as a new aluminium finish to the vehicle’s side runners, contrast finish leather seats, privacy glass and ebony Alston headliner.

    To go further into details, the Black Pack will add to the exclusivity of the vehicle Santorini black finish applied on the roof, grille, grille surround, headlamp surrounds, wheel arches, ‘Defender’ bonnet script and interior facia. The pack will be available with two wheel variations – a gloss black Sawtooth alloy wheel and a new gloss black heavy duty wheel.

    On the other hand, the Silver Pack gives the Defender a bright Indus silver finish, which serves as a contrast to the roof. The same finish is applied on the grille surround, headlamp surrounds and facia. This particular pack also adds to the model a Dual Finish alloy wheels as standard and a bright light pack that comprises of white tail and indicator lights.

    The privacy glass option is an addition which delivers more drama to the appeal of this Land Rover. It comes as a standard in the black pack and adds darkened glass to second and third row windows on the Station Wagon and to the alpine light and rear quarter light windows on Hard Top XS.

    Inside, the Defender will be optionally available with contrast leather premium seats. The latter will feature Windsor leather inserts, and a choice of three colourways: Ebony/Pimento, Ebony/Tan or Ebony/Lunar. What rounds-out the look are the front centre stowage compartment contrast leather highlights.

    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS
    Land Rover Defender XS

    Source: Land Rover

  • Kahn Releases The Fastest Land Rover Defender In The World

    Kahn_Design_LongNoseDefender-THUMBA. Kahn Design is the company behind the design development of the Chelsea Wide Track series. The sublime style of the brand coupled with Dakar race bred performance, results in an extreme vehicle. Such one is the latest Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track which promises to be probably the fastest Defender in the automotive history.

    Under the hood of this model sleeps the 495 hp (364 kW) V8 engine which is coupled to a six-speed electronic gearbox. In fact, this vehicle mixes excellent visual presence with breathtaking on and off road performance. The designers have also added a new race derived braking system.

    To go further into details, the exterior modifications included here feature front bumper with integral LED lamps and sump guard, plus vented tailpipe exit mud flaps and a choice of 16” or 18” wheels. In addition to this, the pack also adds upgrades such as convenient side steps, signature Chelsea wide arches, crosshair headlamps and rugged new X-Lander Grille.

    Going inside of this Defender, one will find hand trimmed racing seats, sport steering wheel, drilled pedals and custom dials. Kahn also offers available features like integrated satellite navigation system, 20” wheels, privacy glass, tweed trim detailing and a choice of luxury floor and headlining materials.

    Only 49 units of this model will be built. They will be based on the new Land Rover Defender and therefore will have the upgraded and highly rigid Land Rover chassis. We are expecting this vehicle to become an instant collector’s item because of its rarity.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-SW-THUMBKahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition is a very special vehicle which combines the classic Britishness and modernity. As one can see from the photos, this project is not something we can see every day.

    The customization of the Defender includes quilted and perforated leather, and the combination of fine detailing, diverse design and cutting-edge technology. This only adds to the exclusivity of this Land Rover and makes it more eye-catching.

    The designers at A. Kahn Design have added also imposing front grille, which is in fact a three piece kit comprising of upper and lower openings. The openings within the grille and lower valance combat unwanted road debris. They also ensure maximum airflow to the radiator, intercooler and front brakes.

    Kahn specialists has undoubtedly shown once again that they posses the “know how” of refinement and redesign of vehicles. And although there were no interior photos released of this project, we can be sure that inside the car looks amazing!

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-THUMBKahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition is undeniably unique in its appearance. It has powerful visual credentials which include a combination of fine detailing, diverse design, cutting-edge technology and individuality further strengthened by the fungus green exterior color.

    As a basis of this project the designers at A. Kahn Design used a Land Rover Defender from which they have managed to make an exclusive vehicle that exudes powerful stance. They have equipped it with a styling package which additionally strengthens the capabilities of this vehicle.

    Precisely, the styling package comprises of front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures, extended wheel arches in satin black, front grille with mesh stainless steel, Chelsea Truck Company Spare wheel cover, Kahn prototype tailgate logo, side vents and bonnet vents with mesh stainless steel, Kahn oval tailgate logo.

    All this exclusivity of the vehicle is transferred on the road via the outstanding 1948 Defend wheels which come in size of 8×16”. In addition, the brand has also added Kahn prototype wing badges that round off the exterior modification.

    The exclusive tuning can be seen in the interior as well since we are familiar with the capabilities of the designers. This particular Land Rover features roof grab handles with Harris Tweed covers, rear door panel and handle in Harris Tweed, rev counter facia in red, fire extinguisher, passenger dashboard top and grab handle in Harris Tweed and rear passenger knee protectors in Harris Tweed.

    They have also included an exquisite single spoke leather steering wheel, hard wearing front and rear cabin floor mats, front sports GTB seats and rear folding seats in quilted and perforated leather, instrument binnacle in Harris Tweed, Churchill time clock facia insert in red and vented foot pedals in machined aluminum.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top pays tribute to the Defender model, being its unique and artistic interpretation. For this project the tuners at A. Kahn Design have chosen an honest and minimalist approach and in such way have augmented its design.

    The design of this transformed Land Rover model combines the mechanical perfection and exterior beauty, and features quality and high-tech engineering. The exterior of the Defender was decided in volcanic rock satin color which adds exclusivity to the stance of this vehicle.

    In addition, in this tuning were also featured front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures, bonnet vents with stainless steel mesh, fog lamps, headlamp grilles with stainless steel mesh, crosshair military headlights, side vents with stainless steel mesh, front grille with stainless steel mesh, Kahn prototype wing badges, Kahn oval tailgate badge.

    To be even more aggressive on the road, the professionals at A. Kahn Design have given the vehicle 8×16 inch 1948 Defend wheels in satin black, fitted with 235x85x16 inch tyres. Other highlights here include the custom made Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, exhaust shields and mud flaps.

    The transformation continues in the interior as well, which is made to harmonically match the exclusivity of the exterior. The Wide Track Defender benefits of supreme ergonomic comfort by the means of front sports GTB seats in quilted and perforated leather, single spoke steering wheel, Churchill time clock facia insert in red, dashboard, instrument binnacle, rear door panel and handle in Harris Tweed, and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Carisma Auto Design Enhances The Interior Of Land Rover Defender

    Carisma-Auto-Design-Land-Rover-THUMBWe are all familiar that Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic vehicles in the British automotive industry, thanks to its famous off-road capability. The specialists at Carisma Auto Design have have enhanced the interior of such Land Rover, adding unrivalled luxury including exotic leather and premium materials.

    At the same time, the exterior design of the car wasn’t changed. The aim of this was to allow the driver and occupants to engage in outdoor activities while being in total discreet comfort.

    To go further into details, this Defender’s interior is enhanced with a range of exotic leather, carpet and wood. The leather used by Carisma is carefully sourced from barbed-wire free environments. This ensures pristine hide and in addition it is complemented by a real wood veneers, which are hand-built and fitted to the car.

    The interior of the luxury vehicle, being the ultimate outdoor one, also includes hand-crafted bespoke gun cabinet from the finest wood, including magnificent cut-glass crystal champagne flutes and tumblers complete with separate refrigeration facilities.

    There were also a range of multimedia options added. For instance, there are featured on board Windows/Apple operating system (depending on choice), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, audio equipment from Bang & Olufsen. They provide the ultimate travelling experience and make it even more special than one can imagine.

    Alongside all these features there are also to be found in the interior solid crystal ash trays and champagne flutes, integrated premium pen sets with tailored housing, customised seat embroidery, 42” televisions and refrigeration units.

    Carisma Auto Design Land Rover Defender Interior
    Carisma Auto Design Land Rover Defender Interior
    Carisma Auto Design Land Rover Defender Interior
    Carisma Auto Design Land Rover Defender Interior
    Carisma Auto Design Land Rover Defender Interior

    Source: Carisma Auto Design

  • Kahn Land Rover Chelsea Defender XS 110

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Chelsea-Defender-XS-THUMBLand Rover Defender is definitely an emblematic vehicle, which does not need any additional presentation in order to show its strong position in the automotive world. The same counts for the British company A.Kahn Design, which have one of the highest position is the world of tuning off vehicles.

    Both facts contribute to the logical conclusion, that when a designer at such rang intends to involve in the improvement and modification of a vehicle such as the Defender, the result should be at least breath-taking. The evidence is here – the Kahn Land Rover Chelsea Defender XS 110.

    Every component of the seven seater Chelsea Defender has been designed and engineered with intent. It represents a blend of refinement and unmatched all-terrain capability, which makes it even more distinctive and unique, and ready to tackle challenging and inhospitable terrain.

    The exterior of the XS 10 has been enhanced via e new front grille with embossed Kahn branding and mesh, front bumper including bumper lighting, xenon crosshair headlights, bonnet vents with mesh, brake calipers finished in liquid red, front bumper sump guard, hardwearing mud flaps, exhaust shields, Kahn prototype taligate logo and wing badges.

    Moreover, now this Land Rover runs on new set of wheels: the 1983 RS Defend ones which care in the shade of satin black. They come in size 8×18″ and are fitted with 265x65x18″ tyres. In addition, they feature Chelsea truck company spare wheel cover.

    Next, the interior of the vehicle was also exquisitely refined. Inside one can see the justifiably famous Kahn “bespoke touch”. In this particular vehicle the front Sports GTB seats and the middle row seats are in quilted and perforated leather, while the centre glovebox comes in black leather and grey alcantara with red and silver stitching.

    Moreover, the centre dashboard surround is now in piano black and one can also see the modified Kahn single spoke leather steering wheel, the centre dashboard wrapped in black leather and grey alcantara with red and silver stitch, the rear folding seats – in quilted and perforated leather, the rev counter facia – in red, the dashboard and instrument binnacle – in alcantara. Some of the highlights that add to the exclusive style of the interior are the hard wearing front and rear cabin floor mats, the Kahn fire extinguisher and the Churchill time clock facia insert in red and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium.

    Source: A. Kahn Design