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There is no other like this Supercharged Range Rover Autobiography Pace Car by Afzal Kahn

Kahn Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Pace Car front view It is somewhat a tradition to end the week with one of Afzal Kahn’s designs. Well, this week we won’t make an exception and we are thus presenting to you the Range Rover 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autobiography Pace Car. Designed by the popular British designer himself, this vehicle is all about quality, luxury and style.

The Exterior

The exterior is undoubtedly appealing because of its Volcanic Rock Satin color contrasted by a Piano Black floating roof. When one takes a look at the details he or she sees that the vehicle is adorned with precision-designed carbon composite parts. Like the front and rear Luxury Edition bumpers, for instance, which incorporate the original front fog lights and feature 3D mesh inserts on all intakes.

What is more, the attractiveness of the Range Rover is enhanced through the new front grille with floating insert, the extended carbon roof wing and boot lid spoiler. To add a little bit of aggressiveness, the tuning company added extended front and rear fenders which cover the huge 23-inch Gloss Black wheels. They are shod with 305/35/23″ tyres and behind them sit new painted brake calipers. At last, the final touch to this exterior is added by the chrome stainless steel quad cross-hair exhaust system.

The Interior

Kahn Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Pace Car interior

The interesting part about the cabin of this Range Rover Autobiography is that it is entirely wrapped in perforated Nappa Leather: from the front and rear seats to the door tops, arm rests, centre console, instrument binnacle, and steering wheel centre. Rounding out the transformation is the set of machined aluminum foot pedals and stainless steel door entry sill plates.

If you like Kahn’s Range Rover 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autobiography Pace Car it is currently available and could be yours for £144,999.

Source: Kahn Design

May 27, 2016

In search for perfection Afzal Kahn creates the Ultimate Defender

Kahn Land Rover Defender Limited Edition rear view If you wonder how the “Ultimate Defender” would look like, then you should definitely visit the London Motor Show, which starts tomorrow. If you aren’t in the vicinity of the event, then you can jump into our gallery and check out the latest project of the famous Afzal Kahn. In his striving for perfection, he has eventually created the so called “Utimate” Land Rover Defender. Here are the details.

The unique Land Rover Defender designed by Afzal Kahn, is a collector’s item not only because it celebrates the world-renowned model, but also because the Defender is (sadly) no longer in production. The designer has chosen a more contemporary take on the classic forms of the vehicle.

Exterior

The exterior paint scheme of the SUV is Santorini Black and this isn’t the only eye-catching modification. The purposeful and muscular appearance is due to the addition of front and rear Satin Black wide wings with body colored arches, integrated vents and exposed bolt apertures. By the way, the new front bumper features mounted lighting and a sump guard. Rounding out the facelift are the X-Lander front grille, mesh hood vents and Kahn vinyl stripes.

The wheels were chosen carefully, namely the 20-inch Mondial heels in Volcanic Black, behind which sit Burnt Orange Metallic brake calipers. They were fitted with 275/55/20 tyres. Improving the off-road performance are the twin cross-hair exhaust system and hard-wearing mud flaps. At the back, we can’t miss the Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.

Interior

Kahn Land Rover Defender Limited Edition interior

The cabin is rather away from the standard. Precisely, the original seats were substituted with front and rear GTB ones in Hield Fabric. The same material has been utilized for the fillets. The interior has been made complete with the addition of new centre glove box, passenger dashboard, handles, door panels, instrument binnacle, front door cards and boot panel, Churchill time clock, sat nav, reverse camera, Kahn billet and leather steering wheel, 4 speed auto gear box and vented machined aluminium foot pedals.

Commenting on the Ultimate Defender, Afzal Kahn says:

“I have designed a vehicle that celebrates the history and unique personality of the Defender. This is a fitting tribute to one of the world’s best loved vehicles and I would welcome feedback from Defender owners and enthusiasts alike who are welcome to visit my Kings Road boutique in Chelsea.”

Kahn Land Rover Defender Limited Edition “Ultimate Defender” is priced at £65,000.

Source: Kahn Design

May 4, 2016

More appealing than ever: Land Rover Discovery receives comprehensive upgrade

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Land Rover announced some design additions to the 2017 Discovery Sport that include the Dynamic Design Pack and the advanced Land Rover InControl Touch Pro infotainment system with a large 10.2-inch touch-screen. But what else should we expect?

Refined Design

Available on HSE and HSE LUX trim levels, the Dynamic Design Package includes special front and rear bumpers with integrated rear tailpipes, black accented exterior detailing and glossy 20-inch wheels. In terms of interior improvements, the pack brings contrast stitching leather seats and gearshift knob, special carpet mats, metal finish pedals and central dash side panel finishers.

Also, buyers can choose between four new exterior body colors: Silicon Silver, Farallon Black, Carpathian Grey and Aruba metallic.

Cutting edge technologies

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The InContrlo Touch Pro system comes with larger 10.2-inch touch screen and offers intuitive menus, premium look and feel, along with user-friendly interface. Also, the vehicle benefits from Intelligent Speed Limiter, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist and more.

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

So, it looks like Land Rover does not satisfy itself with just some base model configurations. And provided that Discovery is one of brand’s best selling model, it seems logical to improve it and make it even more appealing.

So, what do you think about the additional goodies? Write down in the comment section.

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April 27, 2016

Kahn Says Farewell with The End Edition of Land Rover Defender

Kahn Land Rover Defender XS 90 The End Edition Front View Land Rover Defender has been on the market for a total of 68 years before it rolled-off the factory line in January this year. There are a lot of people disappointed and dissatisfied from this fact, but creatives always search new ways for making the world a better and more beautiful place: in other words – continuing to keep a good memory of the iconic Defender.

As we know, Kahn Design is one of the best tuning brands over there, which are the most skillful when it comes to customizing a Land Rover vehicle. To say last goodbye and pay homage to the icon, they have released a second variant of The End Edition of the Defender. And it definitely looks captivating.

The Exterior Styling

On the outside, the masterful model has been adorned with custom front and rear wide wings, which feature integrated vents and exposed bolt apertures. There is also a new front bumper that incorporates integrated lighting and a sump guard. An X-Lander front grille and mesh hood vents round out the facelift.

The tuning continues with a set of 9.0 x 20 Mondial wheels in Volcanic Black that were fitted with 275/55/20 tires. Behind the wheels we see painted brake calipers, which are supported by suspension lift, twin cross-hair exhaust system and hard-wearing mud flaps in delivering better off-road performance.

At the back, the changes include only Chelsea Truck Company’s spare wheel cover.

Kahn Power Upgrade

Like the first End Edition, this one is fitted with Kahn’s Power Upgrade. It plugs directly into the engine’s connection points, thus boosting the output, power delivery and fuel economy. The hardware works perfectly with the original equipment connection points, which enables easy fitting in minutes. So far, we haven’t received any detailed information about the benefits it gives to the Defender.

Luxurious Interior

Kahn Land Rover Defender XS 90 The End Edition Interior

The cabin of the car features “wealth of custom tailored opulence”. Here have been included new front and rear GTB seats in quilted and perforated leather with Harris Tweed inserts. The same design approach have been used for the centre glove box, passenger dashboard, handles, door panels, instrument binnacle, sun visors and the headliner. At last, the Churchill time clock, Kahn billet and leather steering wheel and vented machined aluminium foot pedals round out the tuning pack.

Kahn’s Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 90 The End Edition is currently being produced. It will have a starting price of £49,999 and the team at Chelsea Truck Company will create a total of 25 units.

Source: Kahn Design

April 15, 2016

Land Rover Classic Revives 1948 Veterans

1948 Land Rover Classic Series I Land Rover Classic once again shows its commitment to providing fine vehicles, comprehensive services and of course, one of a kind customer service by launching the “Reborn” initiative for the well-known Series I at Techno-Classica in Essen, Germany.

The initiative offers 25 prospective customers one of a kind chance to get an original and highly collective Land Rover Series I directly from Land Rover Classic. Sweet, right?

1948 Land Rover Classic Series I

As you might know, Land Rover Classic’s team of professional has devoted decades of hard work in order to deliver us the 25 Series I units. Each one will further undergo complete and comprehensive restoration process, according to brand’s original 1948 factory specifications and by using Land Rover Classic Parts the team will preserve and regain units’ authenticity. This includes the choice of five period finishes: Light Green, Bronze Green, RAF Blue, Dove Grey and Poppy Red. How cool is that?

Also, customers will have the chance to select their preferred base vehicle with the aid and guidance of dedicated Land Rover Classic’s experts team. In fact, the lucky customers will be able to follow the complete restoration of their beloved Series I vehicle from the beginning to the end at Land Rover’s new Classic workshop, located within the original Defender production center at Solihull.

1948 Land Rover Classic Series I

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April 7, 2016

Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Range Rover Sport is the Best SUV You’ll See Today

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Front View The week starts off with this special edition luxury SUV delivered by the crafted professionals at Kahn Design. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the project carries the name Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition, because it has just come out of tuner’s laboratories and is dressed in the significant Estoril Blue exterior paint scheme.

By the way, the Range Rover was designed by Afzal Kahn himself and this means a lot of luxurious amenities in one place. Exuberant and stylish, the SUV also features a lot of contrasting elements, including the Piano Black floating roof (which opposes the exterior coloring). In addition, at the front the Black Label grille with 3-D floating mesh combines the two shades used in the exterior.

The same color has been utilized for the side vents, too, while the factory wheel setup was replaced with new 22-inch RS wheels shod with 285x35x 22″ tyres. Behind the alloys we see painted brake callipers, which complete the package.

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Interior

On the inside, the interior is wrapped in Ebony leather contrasted with light-colored stitching. The same approach has been used for the steering wheel. Another accent inside are making the machined aluminium foot pedals, while the final touch of elegance make the new aluminium door entry sill plates with Kahn branding.

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition can be yours for at least £91,999.

Source: Kahn Design

April 4, 2016

This Evoque Black Label Edition by Kahn is One-Off Bijou You Must See

Kahn Range Rover Evoque Black Label Edition Front View Range Rover Evoque is one of the most beautiful cars on the market nowadays, and the talented tuners at Kahn Design discovered a way to make it even more desirable and hot-looking. Called Black Label Edition for a reason, this one-off Evoque is based on the five door Range Rover Evoque 2.0 TD4 SE Tech model from 2016 model year.

All-Black Exterior

The design philosophy behind Black Label Edition is to make the Evoque… all-black. For this reason the customization experts have painted the vehicle in Santorini Black and have equipped it with matching styling pack. Speaking of which it comprises of special black LE front grille with a 3-D floating mesh insert, black side vents and rear tailgate trim.

At the back of the car, there is a rear bumper diffuser, side sill trim, and tailgate trim that have been painted in Satin Black. The Kahn branding rounds-out the exterior modifications if we have to exclude the wheels.

In fact, the factory alloys have been too changed with new in-house made Matte Black RS600 ones. They measure 20-inch and are fitted with 275x40x20″ tires at all four corners. Behind them we see brake calipers finished in heat resistant paint.

Little Contrast Inside

Kahn Range Rover Evoque Black Label Edition Interior

The interior contrasts a little bit from the general design idea of the exterior and this is because of the seats that have been wrapped in two opposite colors. Other changes inside include stainless steel door entry sill plates, high-quality carpeted floor mats, diamond gear selector and machined and ventilated aluminium foot pedals. They contribute for the luxurious feeling that only Kahn’s experts can add to a vehicle’s interior.

And by the way if you have already fallen in love with Kahn’s Range Rover Evoque Black Label Edition you can buy it for £39,999 (starting price).

Source: Kahn Design

February 5, 2016

The End Edition is Kahn’s Best Land Rover Defender Project So Far

Kahn Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon The End Edition Front View This week you will love Kahn Design’s project. In fact, we think that it is one of their best Land Rover Defender projects. It is based on the Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110 Station Wagon, which is a huge vehicle featuring space for seven occupants. It is also called “The End Edition” and includes abundant modifications inside and out. There is even an option for power upgrade.

The Exterior

This particular Defender is dressed in Santorini Black paint scheme and all of the extra elements added by the designers are in color-harmony with it. Take a look for instance at the front, which is adorned with new front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures and a new X-Lander front grille. They all come in black.

The same approach has been used for the new bumper with integrated lighting, bumper sump guard mesh hood vents and the Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover. Even the 20-inch Mondial wheels come in Satin Black, which have been fitted with 275x55x20″ tires and painted brake callipers.

For more purposeful driving experience the tuners at Kahn added twin crosshair exhaust system, updated the suspension with a lift and uprated gas shocks and steering damper. At last, the hard wearing mud flaps lend a tough look to this unique seven seater.

Kahn Power Upgrade

Kahn Power Upgrade unit offers a remapped performance. We haven’t received any specific numbers about the benefits, but we were told that it enhances the power of the car, smoothens the delivery and improves the fuel economy. The upgrade comes in the form of plug-in unit, which is simply integrated directly into the engine. The hardware works perfectly with the original equipment connection points, which enables easy fitting in minutes.

The Interior

Kahn Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon The End Edition Interior

Behind the dark-tinted privacy glass is hidden luxurious interior for seven occupants. At the front the seats are GTB and together with the standard middle and rear folding seats, they come in quilted and perforated leather. The same upholstery has been used for the centre glove box, passenger dashboard, grab handles, door panel inserts, instrument binnacle, rear door panel, roof headlining and sun visors.

The person behind the Kahn billet steering wheel also benefits from 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, and vented machined aluminium foot pedals. What rounds out this whole package is Kahn’s discreet branding.

Source: Kahn Design

January 29, 2016

Colors Of Kahn Expressed with Special Edition Range Rover Sport HSE

Kahn Range Rover Sport HSE Colours Of Kahn Edition Front View After the announcement that Kahn Design will participate at the Geneva Motor Show in March, it is now time to show you this week’s feature. You are about to witness a more colorful edition of the Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE, modified exquisitely with a sense of style and exuberance. Follow my thoughts and you will understand why this vehicle is standing under the name ‘Colours of Kahn Edition’.

The Range Rover Sport is adorned with a range of unique Kahn styling upgrades. They only make it look better and with even more intimidating (in a good way) appearance. Here are the details:

The Exterior: Mix of Contrasts

First, the entire exterior color of the car has been changed. As you can see it now features a paint scheme which isn’t available in Land Rover’s color palette. The color on this particular example is called Estoril Blue and it has been contrasted by black accents. They are Piano Black floating roof, special Black Label front grille with a 3-D floating mesh insert, black side vents and Kahn branding.

New wheels are mandatory when almost everything on the outside has been changed. The factory wheel and tyre set has been swapped for bigger and better one. The wheels are RS600 and come in size of 22-inch and fitted with 285x35x22″ tires. Behind the wheels we see painted brake callipers.

The Luxury Inside

Kahn Range Rover Sport HSE Colours Of Kahn Edition Interior

We all know the capability of Kahn’s to make exclusive one-off interiors. Here, you can see a vast use of Ebony Leather. The steering wheel was too re-upholstered with the same material. At last, Kahn designers added machined aluminium foot pedals and aluminium door entry sill plates.

And if you are interested in buying this particular Range Rover Sport in Estoril Blue it is currently available to purchase.

Source: Kahn Design

January 22, 2016

Kahn is Going to Geneva and This is Why You Should Be Excited About It

Vengeance Front View The news you have probably not heard yet is that Kahn Design is going to display a lot of special models at the Geneva Motor Show this year. If you are going to visit it, be prepared to see some old good cars they have made throughout the year and exciting new debuts. One thing is sure, Afzal Kahn’s finest vehicles will be shown there.
We have just received a confirmation letter, stating that the visitors of the event in Geneva will see the official launch of the Vengeance project, the rather eccentric Defender 110 6×6 Double Cab Pick Up, and the Chelsea Truck Company Wide Track S.

Vengeance

Geneva is the place where Aston Martin DB9 based model will celebrate its official launch. The wide body two door coupe has a muscular and aggressive design, featuring aggressive front grille, new hood and front fenders. Widened rear wings, stainless steel roof halo and window trim are accompanied by diminished rear windows.

In addition, this design treasure will be also running on huge stainless steel 20-inch front wheels fitted and 21-inch rear wheels. The Vengeance will have a limited production run and will be entirely hand built by Kahn’s experts. We hope to get more details as the Geneva Motor Show approaches.

Defender 110 6×6 Double Cab Pick Up

Defender 110 6x6 Double Cab Pick Up front View

Kahn’s Defender 110 6×6 Defender Double Cab Pickup will also be on display. The vehicle looks gorgeous, kind of extravagant, but this is probably because it runs on six wheels! This means that model had to be transformed by means of extension and widening.

The exterior of the Defender also received many tweaks, but we hope to get the exact details right before the show. Ok, let’s say that there will be new front bumper, X-Lander grille and the exuberance of Kahn badging. Modifications to the interior are also planned.

Chelsea Truck Company Wide Track S

This vehicle will be making the biggest surprise at the show. It will be exhibited alongside the Project Kahn Range Rover Vogue and the Imperial Blue Range Rover Sport editions. We haven’t seen it so far, except for a recently released sketch drawing.

The new styling package add Kahn’s sense of aggressive look, including prominent changes to the front grille and bumper, wider wheel arches filled with huge rubbers, and probably a new vented aluminum bonnet. The styling package will bring the Jeep closer in appearance to company’s successful Land Rover Defender Wide Track. And this is also confirmed through its name.

If all this is of interest to you then you should go visit the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March. You can join Kahn Design at stand Nr. 6338. And in the meanwhile we will keep you updated.

Source: Kahn Design

January 20, 2016

Afzal Kahn Promises to Build the Ultimate Defender

Ultimate Defender Teaser This Friday we are excited to announce that the famous Afzal Kahn has made a promise to build the “Ultimate Defender”. Actually the popular designer has been commissioned to design a one-off and a bespoke version of the iconic Land Rover Defender. The car is going to be exhibited at the London Motor Show, which will take place on 5th – 8th May, next year.

We all know that this car is probably A.Kahn’s favorite to work with. In fact, we have seen most of tuner’s successful vehicle design. From what we know and see form the teaser image, the visual elements used in the Ultimate Defender capture subtle influences and recreate a resonant design with a contemporary feel.

The design of the vehicle will be also in harmony with the impeccable history of this British icon. And if you want to collaborate on the final design Afzal Kahn asks to have your say on what additional features would complement the unique car.

You can submit your entry on any social media using the hashtag #UltimateDefender. Those lucky of you will be invited to see the Ultimate Defender at the London Motor Show, which will feature their winning suggestions.

Afzal Kahn spoke with excitement about this project and told us that he has designed a vehicle that will celebrate the history and the unique personality of the Defender. He also said that he will pay a lot of attention to the details in this project.

He welcomes any feedback from Defender owners when they see the Ultimate Defender. We are impatiently looking forward until May!

Source: Kahn Design

December 18, 2015

This Defender in Tamar Blue is the Best Ride for the Weekend

Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT in Tamar Blue Front View Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI 90 Hard Top has received numerous enhancements by the talented tuners at Kahn Design and Chelsea Wide Track. It is painted in Tamar Blue and has one-off styling enhancements that are the perfect way to start the weekend and continue to the beginning of the new week. As an off-road and terrain-conquering machine the Defender has always been Kahn’s favorite to work with. So let’s see what have the experts done this time.

Exterior

As a basis the team decided to use Tamar Blue Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110 Wide Track. From there it proceeded with exclusive package. Basically, the visual upgrades comprise of such part that we have seen so far in many tuning by the company. But we should definitely mention some. Starting with the Volcanic Black Satin roof, it perfectly blends with the Tamar Blue exterior color. We can not say that we don’t like the new daytime running lights and the shadow chrome headlights on both sides of the X-Lander grille.

The front bumper has been replaced too and there is a new sump guard below it. At the front as well as at the rear we spot bigger and wider wings, which also have exposed vents and bolt apertures. The bonnet received Kahn lettering and vents, while the rear stands proud with large Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.

We all know that the Land Rover Defender have a capable and dynamic character. This is the perfect basis for the addition of bigger and better looking wheels, isn’t it? So, the logical consequence was the addition of a set of 18-inch satin finish 1948 Defend wheels fitted with 235/85/16 tires. Behind those new alloys we see liquid red painted brake callipers and mud flaps.

Interior

Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT in Tamar Blue Interior

As one enters the cabin, he or she will immediately feel the superb support of the GTB sport seats, which were added at the front. By the way they match the centre glove box as well as the new Churchill Time Clock Fascia insert in red, Billet and Leather steering wheel and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium. In other words the cabin is made so luxurious that even the most capricious one to enjoy.