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  • Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-Chelsea-Wide-Track-THUMBThis Land RoverDefender has been treated so well that in its current state it looks amazing. The seven-passenger Fungus Green vehicle has been adorned abundantly with a lot of rugged and luxurious amenities that set it apart from the average Defender. First, Chelsea Truck Company has transformed it into a 2.2 TDCI XS 110 Wide Track Edition we haven’t seen before. The team had to rework substantial aspects of the exterior and interior of the SUV in order to make it stand out.

    They have begun with the exterior, which is now even more rugged and exclusive than before. Precisely, the front fascia has been entirely changed and now includes a new X-Lander front grille in Fungus Green and Old England White.

    They have added also a new bumper with integrated lighting, cross-hair military headlights, bumper sump guard mesh hood vents to help cool the engine. Just like at the front, the rear also got wide wing arches. The roof contrasts to the overall design theme in Old England White.

    Next, the tuners have equipped it with a set of commanding 1948 Defend wheels in satin black, which come in the size of 8.0 x 16″ and are fitted with 265x75x16 tyres. Behind the wheels we can see the liquid red painted brake callipers.  The exterior look is rounded out by the twin crosshair exhaust system, 2″ suspension lift, up rated gas shocks/steering damper, welcome ambient illumination package and hard- wearing mud flaps.

    While the dark-tinted privacy glass leaves the onlookers guessing what is on the inside, the occupants enjoy a luxury atmosphere. This is where the might of A. Kahn Design can be seen in its full glory. To be more precise, the front and rear seats have been replaced with GTB sport units with quilted and perforated tan nappa leather.

    In addition, the centre glove box, passenger dashboard, grab handles, door panel inserts, instrument binnacle, rear door panel, roof headlining and sun visors are also upholstered. The interior also benefits from a Churchill time clock and speedo/rev counter facia in red, alpine satellite navigation system, door entry sill plates, rear cabin access LED lights, reverse camera, Kahn billet steering wheel and vented machined aluminium foot pedals.

    What is more, the rear floor space has been substituted with classic teak decking, including a transparent pod for the Alpine stereo amplifier. At last, Kahn branding rounds-out the package.


    Source: A. Kahn Design 

  • Kahn Shows Range Rover Evoque Prestige Lux

    Kahn Range Rover Evoque Prestige Lux 2.2 SD4 5DR RS Sport is A. Kahn Design’s customized vehicle for this week. The car now features improved visual characteristics and more luxurious interior than ever. To go further into details, the exterior of this beautiful Evoque is decided in Orkney grey color, which lends the Range Rover Evoque RS250 more dramatic and imposing appearance.

    In addition, the rear bumper now includes an integrated gloss black diffuser and a central twin cross-hair exhaust system in matt black. At the back, the tuners added a new roof spoiler, lower trunk spoiler, and a piano black tailgate trim.

    At the front we can see new LED daytime running lights, a front grille with 3D mesh and sump guard. Piano black was also used for each side – precisely for the door handles, side vents and mirrors. The paint used for the body color was also applied on the wheel arch trims and side sills. Of course, this Land Rover has been equipped with a privacy glass and features a distinctive Kahn lettering on the hood and tailgate.

    This Range Rover Evoque is powered by a 2.2-liter turbo diesel inline engine. It produces effortlessly 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) which it sends directly to the all four of the newly-fitted 8.5″ x 20″ RS600 wheels. The latter were finished in matt gun metal. Behind those wheels one can see liquid red-painted brake callipers and a set of lowering springs, which reduce the overall ride height by 20 mm.

    Inside, the vehicle has received an extremely luxurious interior. The seats for instance are trimmed in perforated black leather. The same material has been used for the centre glove box. As a contrast the diamond gear selector surround is in piano black, the centre console facia – in carbon finish and the vented foot pedals – in machined aluminium.

    A. Kahn Design has also announced that they will soon reveal the Evanta Barchetta at the Goodwood Revival Show. The event will take place on the 12th – 14th of September.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Land Rover Discovery Sport Revealed

    Land-Rover-Discovery-Sport-THUMB Land Rover Discovery Sport has finally been revealed. The versatile and capable premium compact SUV is the first member of the new Discovery family and it comes with 5+2, however being no larger than existing Discovery. The new design of the vehicle shows what its future family members will look like. Some of its core characteristics are the optimized volume, proportions and stance, dynamic profile and the ultimate use of interior space.

    Discovery Sport was revealed in a “digital” event at the Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA. There Land Rover also launched the Land Rover Galactic Discovery competition. The winner is set to take three of their friends on a trip to space with Land Rover’s global partner, Virgin Galactic.

    The interior of the new model depicts the spirit of adventure. It features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic. There are versatile storage solutions inside as well as up to four 12V power points and six USB charging sockets.

    The most exciting feature is the 5+2 seating configuration. Thanks to a host of innovations, the designers were able to include this feature. The new multi-link rear axle not only provides engaging driving dynamics but it also provides ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row.

    The innovative rear axle is coupled with supple long-travel suspension. This ensures comfort and refined driving experience, while retaining the all-terrain capability. Furthermore, here safety has been a key priority. Therefore the engineers have included pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium. Other advanced equipment features include 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard tilt-and-slide row-two seating.

    From launch Land Rover Discovery Sport will be powered by the 2.2 litre SD4 turbodiesel engine, which generates 190 hp (140 kW). The unit features stop-start technology, high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging, and it can be mated to either of 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Next year Land Rover will also launch two wheel drive eD4 turbodiesel engine.

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    Source: Land Rover 

  • Kahn Shows Range Rover RS300 Causeway Grey Edition

    Kahn-Range-Rover-RS300-Causeway-Grey-Edition-THUMBKahn Range Rover RS300 Causeway Grey Edition features a sophisticated colour scheme, but more importantly it is equipped with an aggressive ten-piece wide body kit. Thanks to it the character of this SUV is entirely changed. At the front of this Land Rover we see a new spoiler flanked by two vertical LED daytime running lights incorporated into the extended fenders. In addition, a 3-D mesh kit is positioned inside the RS grille and sits below a large KAHN badge at the front of the hood.

    New are also the sills, door handles and fender vents, which run towards the rear. At the back the designers added widened fenders. The rear is rounded out by a special tailgate logo and rear windows, which are additionally adorned by privacy glass.

    This customized Range Rover sits on Kahn RS600 wheels. The dimensions are 9.5 x 22 inches at the front and 11 x 22 at the rear. There has been also added brake callipers finished in liquid gold.

    The interior of the car has also been customized. The specialists at A. Kahn Design have added a special mix of luxury and sport features and a limitless array of custom-tailored extras. The luxurious trim decorates the dashboard and fascia. The seats are adorned with quilted and perforated black leather highlighted by contrasting stitching.

    The same leather design can also be seen on the door panel tops with quilted and perforated stitching. The instrument binnacle and glove box feature quilted leather for that extra touch of luxury. Black charcoal floor mats, stainless steel door entry sill plates and Cosworth vented and machined aluminium foot pedals is what rounds out the modifications done here.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Land Rover Teases the Interior of Discovery Sport [VIDEO]

    Land Rover has jut teased the interior of the upcoming Discovery Sport model via a special video. The first look inside the new Discovery Sport reveals its “5+2” seating configurability, luxurious environment and the used premium materials. The short film shows glimpses of the cabin design. In fact, the new premium small SUV is the first member of the new Discovery family of vehicles.

    The seven seater is expected to be powered by a variety of petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines. Furthermore, Land Rover has previously announced that the first mass production engine will be the turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel.

    With the release of the “In the film”, viewers are shown around the luxurious interior as the camera glides through the cabin. The footage not only shows details of the versatile seating layout, but also reveals desirable features such as the luxurious full panoramic roof.

    Versatility is one of the key characteristics of the Discovery family. And next to the optional 5+2 seating, generous load space and configurable seating the new model deserves to wear the Discovery badge. In addition, this video also displays the high cabin quality and craftsmanship implemented inside.

    Land Rover Discovery Sport will be unveiled officially and worldwide on 2nd of September. The new car is expected to go on sale in 2015.

    Source: Land Rover

  • 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

  • Jaguar unveils continuation E-Type vehicle

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    The famous car maker Jaguar has unveiled the prototype of its continuation Lightweight E—Type vehicle, six of which will be built and sold.

    Jaguar announced in May 2014 that it would create six continuation Lightweight E-Type vehicles, each built by Jaguar Heritage, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Operations division. Each of the six cars will be built to the specification of the last Lightweight E-Type delivered in 1964 and will be hand-crafted at a new Heritage facility located at the spiritual home of the E-Type, Browns Lane in Coventry, England. The cars will be sold as competition vehicles and all will be suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes.

    These six cars are special – they are the “missing” six vehicles from the “Special GT E-Type” project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 cars. Only 12 of the aluminum-bodied Lightweight E-Type vehicles were eventually built and the remaining six designated chassis numbers have lain dormant, until now. The six new cars will carry these unused Lightweight E-Type chassis numbers. A race winner in the hands of a variety of famous drivers during its competitive career, the car achieved worldwide fame, and today, original examples are highly sought after.

    The upcoming Lightweight E-Type will come with an aluminum body shell that reduces the car weight by 250 lbs (114 kg) versus the production steel bodywork. Although no modern materials and build methods will be used the new vehicles will have advanced technology applied to ensure the highest quality and most faithful rendition of the Lightweight E-Type. Using advanced scanning technology, the inner and outer surfaces of a Lightweight body shell were digitally mapped. The resulting detailed scan, which recorded dimensions and shape down to a fraction of a millimeter, was assessed to validate how the body was assembled in the 1960s. This also revealed how consistent the structure was side-to-side, and how it could be engineered today to produce the highest quality results.

    There are 230 individual elements in the body of the continuation Lightweight E-Type. About 75 per cent of them are made in-house at Jaguar Land Rover but some of them are delivered by external partners of the company. The aluminum used is almost the same when compared to the material used for the first cars. The aluminum body will be completed with the addition of an aluminum hood, doors and trunk lid. An aluminum hard top is standard, just like in the original.

    The new Lightweight E-Type will have an engine, based on the 3,868 cc (236 cu. in.) engine, which won Le Mans in 1957 in the D-Type. A similar cylinder head is used, but in place of the D-Type’s cast iron block, Jaguar introduced an aluminum block with steel liners for the Lightweight E-Type, which substantially reduced the amount of weight over the front wheels. A dry sump lubrication system reduces oil windage, maintains oil pressure during fast cornering and allows for higher oil capacity. The compression ratio is 10:1 and the car also comes with three 45 DCOE carburetors. This results in over 300 horsepower (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque at 4500 rpm. The power is transferred to the road via a lightweight, low inertia flywheel, a single-plate clutch, and a close-ratio, four-speed, fully-synchronized manual gearbox. The standard rear axle ratio is 3.31:1 and a variety of final drive ratios will be available. All Lightweight E-Type vehicles will be delivered with the Powr-Lok limited-slip differential.

    The car will be built at the Jaguar Land Rover facility in Whitley, England where it is mated to its tubular engine sub-frame and then shipped to the JLR Gaydon facility for painting. It is then taken to Jaguar Heritage facility at Browns Lane where the car receives its’ powertrain, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical items, instrument panel and soft trim. This process takes place in a dedicated work area close to where the original Lightweight E-Type vehicles were assembled. No word on pricing and availability though.

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    Source: Jaguar

  • Jaguar Land Rover to show three new models at 2014 Pebble Beach

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    Jaguar Land Rover has announced three new product debuts that will happen at the Pebble Beach Automotive weekend – the company will present the new 550 horsepower (404 kW) Range Rover Sport SVR (global debut), the US version of the Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 and the prototype of the new Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, of which just six cars will be built.

    All three vehicles are from Jaguar Land Rover’s newly created Special Operations division which, under the leadership of Managing Director, John Edwards, will focus on designing and engineering high specification vehicles, bespoke commissions, heritage products and branded goods.

    Perhaps, the most interesting model of the three is the F-TYPE Project 7, which is an all-aluminum, fully road-legal, two-seated roadster that features bespoke carbon-fiber aerodynamic aids. F-TYPE Project 7 is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE and features a Jaguar D-type inspired fairing, as this year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar D-type. The all-new Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe will also be on display at the Monterey Jet Center as part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s World’s Greatest Sports Coupes Exhibit.

    At Pebble Beach Jaguar Land Rover will also present its full model line-up including the high-performance Range Rover Sport SVR, the Range Rover Long-wheelbase and the Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Black. Some event guests will also have the chance to drive current model year lineups including the Range Rover Supercharged, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and others.

    Source: Jaguar Land Rover

  • New Land Rover Discovery Sport Gets Third Row Seating

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    After the debut of the new camouflage wrap we now know for sure that Discovery Sport, the new compact SUV by Land Rover, should arrive as standard or 5 plus 2 seats in the UK.

    Land Rover has released a new video and images of a test Discovery Sport vehicle, giving us more insight. We can see that the SUV will actually have two seats in the third row, confirming that the company is trying to appeal more to families in the compact SUV class.

    A few prototypes with the new design have been noticed leaving Halewood, UK , the place where the new Discovery Sport is said to be manufactured. According to sources the vehicles are on their way across the world for a final stage of tests before they get to the production lines.

    “As you would expect from a Discovery, the versatile Discovery Sport will feature  5+2 seating in the UK, offering spacious load space and configurable seating, while still retaining a more compact footprint than traditional 5-seat SUVs,” added Gerry McGovern, Design Director and Chief Creative Officer for Land Rover.

    The new Discovery Sport is expected to be powered by a variety of petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines. The British company has previously announced that the first mass production engine will be a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel.

    The New Discovery Sport compact SUV will go on sale in 2015.

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    Source : Land Rover

  • 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 XS 10 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

    Kahn-Land-Rover-Defender-Chelsea-THUMBKahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 10 Chelsea Wide Track Edition has a very to long name but it is definitely a nice project. The engineering and the design of every element has been done with intent. In other words, this vehicle is blend of refinement, and its all-terrain capability makes it distinctive and unique. The exterior color here has been decided in the unusual Nara Bronze, which in my opinion looks very good. The paint scheme is complimented by wide range of additions.

    At the front, we can see that the tuners at A. Kahn Design have included a new front bumper with bumper lighting, front bumper sump guard, front wide wheel arches in matt black, and LED diamond bright headlights as well as bonnet vents with mesh. At the back we can see a rear wheel wide wheel arch and wings in matt black, exhaust shields and Kahn crosshair exhaust system.

    Other added design elements that make this Land Rover truly one-of-a-kind are the privacy glass, painted brake calipers, hardwearing mud flaps, and of course the Kahn 9 x 20″ Mondial wheels in volcanic black as well as the Chelsea truck company spare wheel cover.

    Going inside, the car’s exquisite interior features front sports GTB, middle bench and rear folding seats in quilted and perforated leather with Harris Tweed detailing. The other enhancements are a centre glove box, rev counter facia in red, centre dashboard surround, Kahn single spoke leather steering wheel, rev counter facia, dashboard and instrument binnacle, hard wearing front and rear cabin floor mats, Kahn fire extinguisher, Churchill time clock facia insert and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Range Rover Sport SVR Is The Fastest Land Rover

    Range-Rover-Sport-SVR-Prototype-THUMBRange Rover Sport SVR is to make an official public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on 27th of June. The vehicle will be the first one to wear the new SVR designation. The latter will be also worn by all future high performance models. Below we have added a gallery with a camouflaged prototype this Land Rover. And if you have more imagination, then the wait till the debut is no longer valid for you. At the famous Hill Range Rover Sport SVR will give spectators a chance to experience its sights and sounds. Of course, it will be positioned in the ‘First Glance’ category and will perform a series of runs up the famous Hill course.

    The British company has announced also that the car will be powered by a 550 horsepower engine. The new model is at its last stage of testing and will go on sale in 2015. The performance of the SVR will extend the capabilities of the Range Rover Sport. This means that it will be the fastest, most agile and most responsive Land Rover ever built.

    Land Rover promises that the SVR will be an example of engineering integrity, robustness and attention to detail. The vehicle was created by the Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations team. It will be built alongside existing models and will be sold through the Land Rover retailer network. An interesting fact is that up to date more that 500 000 Range Rover Sport models have been sold.

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    Source: Land Rover