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Onyx Range Rover Sport San Marino – Sportier Than Ever

Onyx Range Rover Sport San Marino has it all: sports-stance, -drivability and –style. The reason or this is that the tuning enhancers at Onyx Concept have equipped the model with new upgrades to its exterior design. The result is obvious – more sporty and powerful look.

The V8 5.0-litre supercharged engine under the bonnet of this Range Rover has been reworked with full carbon and polycarbonate exterior styling package. A lot of carbon fiber has been used here in order to optimize the weight as well as to create an eye-catching visual effect with the pillars, mirrors, aero fins, diffusers and front air dams.

Onyx also has focused here in increasing the aero efficiency under the new power gained through stringent wind tunnel testing on every component. The exterior also sports front, rear, sides and bonnet that have all been upgraded. Moreover, the vehicle has a wider track and 25-mm lower ride height which defines how the upgrades help provide 12% more stable cornering.

Going inside the vehicle, we can see luxury treatment all-around. Range Rover Sport San Marino is wrapped in Nappa leather, in fact – one of the best in the world which have only been used for the most luxurious marques.

Source: ONYX

March 5, 2014

Geneva World Premiere: Range Rover Sport by AC Schnitzer

At the 84th Geneva Motor Show the tuning specialists at AC Schnitzer are presenting their take on the Range Rover Sport 3.0L SD V6 Diesel. They have added to the vehicle an extensive range of technical and aesthetic enhancements.

The Range Rover got a complete facelift. In fact, the tuners have expanded the limits of the Range Rover Sport via a special performance kit that upgraded the production 215 kW / 292 hp / 600 Nm to a stunning 250 kW / 340 hp / 720 Nm.

And there are no worries in terms emissions. Despite the additional power, the CO2 gases stay the same. This means that the CO2 emissions per horsepower have fallen and this is due to the “Efficient Performance by AC Schnitzer”.

Furthermore, the exhaust gas flow of the Range Rover Sport is improved by the fitting of the AC Schnitzer twin silencer of stainless steel, with two “Sports Trim” tailpipes or with four “Sport“ tailpipes, which both come in right/left combination.

The height of the car has been lowered by up 30 or 35 mm via a lowering module. Then, aerodynamic elements were added. Example – the AC Schnitzer front and rear skirts with integrated rear diffuser.

Range Rover Sport by AC Schnitzer runs on Type VIII forged racing rims in size of 10.0J x 22 inch, or 10.5J x 23 inch, matched with the corresponding tyres in the dimensions of 275/40 R 22 or 305/30 R 23. At last, inside hasn’t been done much. One can find only AC Schnitzer key-holder and velour footmats.

Range Rover Sport by AC Schnitzer Characteristics:

Basic car: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L SD V6 Diesel
Engine: AC Schnitzer performance upgrade for 3.0L SD V6 Diesel with 215 kW/292 HP to 250 kW/340 HP
AC Schnitzer engine optics
Exhaust: AC Schnitzer twin silencer, with two “Sports Trim” tailtrims in right / left combination or with “Sport” tailtrims in right / left combination
Suspension: AC Schnitzer suspension lowering module, lowering adjustable: 30 or 35 mm
Aerodynamics: AC Schnitzer front skirt, AC Schnitzer rear skirt with integrated diffuser
Interior: AC Schnitzer key holder
AC Schnitzer floor mats, velours
Wheel/Tyre Sets: Type VIII Racing Forged Wheels
- front 10,0J x 22″ offset 36,5 with tyres 275/40 R 22
- rear 10,0J x 22″ offset 36,5 with tyres 275/40 R 22
- front 10,5J x 23″ offset 34 with tyres 305/30 R 23
- rear 10,5J x 23″ offset 34 with tyres 305/30 R 23

Source: AC Schnitzer

March 5, 2014

Vorsteiner Range Rover Veritas Is One Of Five

Vorsteiner Range Rover Veritas is the first of five 10-Year Anniversary vehicles, which are to be enhanced by the tuner. The refiner is celebrating 10 years and this modification comes to commemorate the anniversary.

The Veritas tuning program transforms this Range Rover into a purposeful vehicle which is equipped with full carbon fiber front bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper. In fact, the carbon fiber is made via a special treatment. Precisely it is laid by hand allowing the existing PDC (Park Distance Control) sensors, as well as all exterior cameras, to function flawlessly with the factory hardware.

Vorsteiner has become famous over the years with the exquisite wheels it offers. In the present case, the Veritas is equipped with the Vorsteiner Sport Race Forged VSR-163 wheels finished in Gloss Brushed Shadow. The VSR-163s come in size of 24x10J at the back and the rear and are coupled with 285/35/24 Pirelli Tires.

To go even further into details, it is important to mention that each individual spoke on the VSR-163 is machined in a triangular shape that gradually gets wider toward the rear. This small element significantly improves machine time over standard squared spokes.

In addition, the company is also offering an interior treatment. Range Rover Veritas is fitted with custom leather upholstery. At last, Vorsteiner has also disclosed that there are four more models to come, which will celebrate the decade of perfection and success of the tuning brand.

Source: Vorsteiner

February 24, 2014

Huntsman Longnose 105 Concept To Be Produced In 49 Examples

A. Kahn Design is the company which has developed the Chelsea Widetrack Defender. Now the designers are improving this winning formula and are introducing the first sketches of a forthcoming concept called Huntsman Longnose 105.

The concept vehicle is a combination of Kahn’s sublime style and Paris-Dakar race bred performance technology. In other words it expresses stunning visual characteristics and boasts supreme performance due to the 6.2 litre V8 powerhouse driving through a 6 speed electronic gearbox.

The engine produces 550 horsepower (404 kW) and is one of the featured elements ensuring breathtaking on and off road performance. Furthermore, the vehicle sports race derived braking system.

Kahn envisioned this design concept with a special exterior pack that includes front bumper with integral LED lamps and sump guard, vented tailpipe exit mud flaps, side steps, Chelsea signature wide wings, crosshair headlamps, rugged new grille, and a choice of 16 or 18 inch wheels.

Inside, the cabin of the Huntsman Longnose 105 features hand trimmed racing seats, sport steering wheel, drilled pedals and custom dials. They all contribute to the unique nature and tactile feel of this high performance Defender.

Moreover, the design company is offering additional list of equipment which includes features such as integrated satellite navigation system, 20 inch wheels, privacy glass, tweed trim detailing and a choice of luxury floor and headlining materials.

The tuning specialists have also revealed that there are plans to produce only 49 examples of the Huntsman Longnose 105. The vehicles will based around the brand new Land Rover Defender and retain an uprated version of the supremely rigid Land Rover chassis.

Source: A. Kahn Design

February 24, 2014

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.

Source: Kahn

February 20, 2014

Land Rover Defender XS Gets Two Option Packs

With 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.

Source: Land Rover

February 19, 2014

2015 Range Rover Evoque Autobiography And Autobiography Dynamic To Debut In Geneva

Range Rover Autobiography and Autobiography Dynamic will be officially introduced at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show this March. In fact, this is the first time when Land Rover decides to give the Autobiography name to the Evoque model range.

The more powerful and more agile Autobiography Dynamic is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 285 hp (210 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft), and has an optimized chassis for better performance and sharper handling. The transmission here is the 9-speed ZF one which now responds even more keenly to sportier driver inputs.

Active driveline is unique four-wheel-drive systems which is optional on all Range Rover Evoque derivatives and comes as standard equipment on the Autobiography Dynamic. It improves traction, enhances agility and fuel efficiency by engaging four-wheel drive seamlessly and automatically when required.

The chassis of the Dynamic trim level also features upgraded suspension geometry, firmer spring rates and recalibrated adaptive dampers, upgraded 350mm front brake discs, and Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVB) as a standard equipment.

Furthermore, Land Rover’s InControlTM Apps will also debut across the range. InControl Apps enables vehicle-optimised smartphone apps to be displayed and controlled with their original look and feel from the vehicle’s touchscreen.

The styling of Autobiography Dynamic is bold: premium grille design, lower front valance, jewel-like headlights and tail lamps and 20-inch forged alloy wheels all contribute towards vehicle’s unique appearance. Autobiography ingot badging on the tailgate and front wing vents provides further visual differentiation. For this new special edition, Land Rover will introduce a new metallic body colour called phoenix orange.

The interior of the model sports luxurious leather which will be offered in a selection of six color palettes. Dynamic plus leather interior with either sports or premium climate seats, headrests with an Autobiography embossed logo an Autobiography illuminated tread plates are just some of the highlights which one can find inside. Stay tuned for more details ahead of the debut of the models!

Source: Land Rover

February 18, 2014

LARTE Design Range Rover Evoque Is Unique Eye-Catcher

LARTE Design Range Rover Evoque has a sporty stance never seen before. The tuners at LARTE Design decided to take away its off-road credentials and to make it s sporty-street racer. For this purpose they have enhanced the Range Rover Evoque with first-class materials such as PU RIM plastics and stainless steel.

At first glance, this Evoque truly conveys sportiness, because of its black-and-red paintwork. Furthermore, the enhancement included also a new body kit which comprises of honeycomb grille, massive air intake in the front apron, matt-black contrasting elements and larger air intakes.

In fact, the two large air intakes on the sides have been fitted with the double-rowed LED daytime running lights, and combined with Rover‘s side skirts which were decided in black, they create an attractive visual stance.

Moreover, the integrated black high-gloss insert also enhances the length of the SUV. At the rear the car features a rear apron made from PU RIM, and a completely redesigned exhaust system. The latter is made of stainless steel and besides the fact that it produces enticing sound it really looks great.

In order to make this vehicle a real racer, LARTE design has enhance the performance of its diesel engine. It now generates 162 kW (220 hp) instead of the previous 140 kW (190 hp), as well as a raised maximum torque from 420 (308 lb-ft) to 480 Nm (354 lb-ft). At last, the designers have lowered the Evoque by 30 mm via lowering suspension, and equipped it with LARTE’s 21-inch light-alloy rims in glossy black.

Source: Larte Design

February 18, 2014

Land Rover Discovery XXV Special Edition

Land Rover has unveiled the Discovery XXV Special Edition. The limited edition SUV is created to celebrate the model’s 25^th anniversary. It is priced at £63,000 and comes with some minor upgrades.

The exterior boasts four new colors – Causeway Grey, Santorini Black, Fuji White and Indus Silver. There is also a Narvik Black grille surrounds and mirror caps, and Dark Atlas features on the grille and fender vents. Silver full-length roof rails, body-coloured handles and a stainless steel bumper accessory tread plate complement the exterior. Last, but not least is the set of 20” split five-spoke alloy wheels.

The XXV Special Edition builds on the Discovery’s luxurious HSE specification, to create a sophisticated and premium interior. It features upholstered instrument panel binnacle and door top rolls. There is a choice of three interior leather colourway options: ebony, cirrus or dual-tone ebony/cirrus. Additional luxurious highlights include twist pile carpet mats and a leather-wrapped wooden steering wheel, while subtle XXV embossing throughout adds to the high-quality British workmanship of the XXV Special Edition.

Source: Land Rover

February 17, 2014

Lumma Design Range Rover CLR R Carbon Package

2014-Lumma-Design-Range-Rover-CLR-R-Carbon-shadow Lumma Design rolled out their CLR R makeover kit for the new Range Rover last year. Today, you can build on that update with another update: Lumma Design’s comprehensive carbon fiber package. There’s also a power increase aspect to this new project.

Let’s not forget, however, that the original CLR R package already offers a re-styled carbon fiber hood with (more than really needed) air scoops. It’s also responsible for the new bumpers, the flaring wheel arches and lower door sills.

The new stuff includes the front grille, door handles, mirror covers, rear spoiler lip, rear and side trim strips and an anti-glare panel for the bonnet – all with a gloriously exposed carbon fiber look. There is also a stainless steel exhaust system on offer. It adds four tailpipes that give the Rangie a deep, sonorous voice and lower the overall backpressure. Bulky 12.0J x 22-inch Lumma Exclusive alloy wheels complement the overall exterior appeal.

If the converted Range Rover happens to be a diesel, why not ad the Lumma D-Box? It’s a performance upgrade feature that amps up the power from 340 hp to about 370 hp. It also adds 100 Nm of torque to a total of 800.

Climb aboard and you find yourself amidst a garden of plush: Alcantara seats with diamond-quilt patterns, Alcantara/leather dashboard, door panels and center console. Don’t be surprised to find a few carbon fiber inserts here and there as well. The flat-bottomed sports steering wheel too wears an Alcantara finish on the grippy parts. Finishing off the remodelled cabin are smaller but no less important details such as the aluminium pedal set with non-slip rubber feet, stainless-steel door sill scuff plates with illuminated Lumma logo, and Lumma Design carpet mats.

Source: Lumma Design

February 12, 2014

Kahn Releases The Fastest Land Rover Defender In The World

A. 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

February 11, 2014

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

Kahn 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

January 28, 2014

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