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Carbon Motors magically transforms the interior of the iconic Range Rover

Carbon Motors Range Rover Onyx Concept has the most exquisite interior so far

Carbon Motors are one of our favorite tuners to write about. Not only because they create exclusive one-off projects, but also because they are so diligent in their work, that we can not but only support them with all means. Their latest project involves a Range Rover, which has been already updated on the outside with a unique body kit, delivered by the UK specialists at ONYX.

By the way, the Range Rover, introduced in the 1970s, was named at the Musée du Louvre in Paris “an exemplary work of industrial design” and we can not argue with that. The vehicle has proven quickly that it is literally the ultimate machine for on-road aristocracy.

Returning to the current topic, the here presented project is actually a masterful work of art when it comes to its interior. The designers and tuners at Carbon Motors made the cabin look contemporary, but still manage to keep the classiness of its shapes and forms.

Carbon Motors Range Rover Onyx Concept interior

Initially, they have made a custom design sketch (the last picture in the gallery), showing an entirely transformed look of the cabin. As a result, the interior is now a combination of special and expensive materials applied with a lot of craftsmanship.

To get into details, the seats are covered with bi-color leather in teak brown and black, contrasted by decorative brown stitching. In addition, the headliner and pillars come in black Alcantara and feature the same decorative stitching. To underlining the strong character of the Range Rover, Carbon Motors decided to coat all trim elements inside with carbon fiber and varnish with scratch resistant cover. Note that even the cup holder has been carbon-fiber coated.

Source: Carbon Motors

August 8, 2016

Onyx Release Rolls-Royce Ghost Dubbed San Mortiz

The tuners at Onyx are mostly famous for their Land Rover based projects. However, we have seen a Bentley and now it is the time for one of the most emblematic luxury car in the world – the Rolls-Royce. Under the spotlight is the Ghost dubbed in this case San Mortiz.

Exterior

As the specialists say, this name is an expression of the ultimate dynamism and style. The exterior has been changed significantly, with the help of many upgrades. The most prominent new feature is the sportier San Mortiz front bumper. It has been redesigned thus creating the athletic effect. In addition, the front also features hand crafted lower satin-carbon aero plate.

At the sides of the car we see lowered stance due to the added new suspension. It is complemented by a set of wheels in the size of 22 inches, while at the back the exterior of this Rolls-Royce is adorned by the quad hand crafted exhaust .The rear spoiler is also finished in satin carbon.

Engine

Despite the good treatment on the outside, this project is lacking the interior modification. This however can’t be said about the engine, which has been upgraded to produce more than 613 hp (451 kW), in comparison to the standard 563 hp (414 kW).

Onyx also said that it will introduce a wide range of enhancements for Rolls Royce Wraith and Phantom over the next 12 months. Let’s hope we will see some interior treatment next time.

Source: ONYX

May 12, 2015

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

ONYX Unveils 2014 Range Rover Aspen Edition

The exclusive images as well as the details around the new 2014 ONYX Range Rover Aspen Edition has jut been released. A very nice highlight in this project is that its engine is the V8 5.0 litre unit which has the amazing capacity of producing 625 horsepower (460 kW).

Other element of the transformation include the 27 mm wider wheel base, the full carbon and polycarbonate exterior styling packages, that contribute towards vehicle’s aggressive on road presence. To be more precise, the exterior is adorned with carbon fibre on its pillars, mirrors, aero fins, diffuser and front air dams.

Furthermore, the front, rear, sides and bonnet have all been upgraded to stunning effect. As mentioned, this Range Rover now has a 27 mm wider track and 25 mm lower ride height. The result is 12% more stable cornering and additional power gains.

At last, ONYX is going to make two versions of the Edition: the first one is called Aspen Ultimate and has a wider body, while the second one – the Aspen Rogue has a narrow body.

Source: ONYX

October 24, 2013

ONYX Reveals Bentley Continental GTVX Concept

ONYX Bentley Continental GTVX Concept has just been unveiled with several images, which will literally take your breath away. The ONYX tuning company has also revealed the details around this project.

Firstly, the engine under the hood of this Bentley is the V8 one which is capable of producing 600 horsepower (441 kW), which contributes towards an effortless acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds. In addition, the car has grown in size and now has a 30 mm wider wheel base. It was also fully equipped with carbon and polycarbonate exterior styling package.

The refinements and updates that have been made here have all undergone wind tunnel testing. A radical cosmetic change on the exterior, it comprises of one of the most comprehensive and light weight products.

Furthermore, the front, the rear and the sides have all been upgraded thanks to the wider track and 10mm lower ride height. As a result the redesigned Continental now delivers sharper handing which operates in combination with the additional power. At last, the visual presence of the car is entirely rounded off by the 22 inch flow forged wheels on which it runs.

Source: ONYX

October 2, 2013

Onyx Concept Porsche Cayenne OTS Edition

Onyx Concept has announced their tuned version of Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is OTS Edition and it features only styling upgrades – exterior and interior.

The body kit is available in in two stages as the first one comes with a new front bumper, different side skirts and extended wheel arches. Other exterior goodies are a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. There are also LED DRLs, some carbon fiber elements and a center-mounted dual sport exhaust system.

Stage II includes a ventilated hood, a roof spoiler and carbon fiber mirror caps.

The SAV comes with a set of 22” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. The exterior paint is done depending on customers’ choice.

The interior boasts quilted leather seats, a sport steering wheel, carbon fiber trim.

Last, but not least is a set of lamb’s wool floor mats.

Source: Onyx Concept

November 21, 2012

Peugeot Onyx Concept Unveiled Ahead of Paris [VIDEO]

The new Peugeot Onyx Concept has just leaked ahead its official debut in Paris. With its V8 engine in a central rear position, the new Peugeot concept targets the high performance vehicle fans around the globe.

The Onyx has been made from innovative materials and shows outstanding sculpture. The sharp bodywork is emphasized additionally by striking contrast of materials and colors.

For instance the wings and doors are pure copper sheet, while the panels of the bodywork are pure carbon fibre painted in matt black. The front fascia of the car combines the vertical grille and full LED lamps.

The double-bubble roof is also something impressive. At the rear, the exterior of the car is finished by the unique rear lamps, which adopt a light signature with three claws.

Furthermore, the windows and roof are made of PMMA, which stands for Poly Methyl MethAcrylate. Enclosing the cocoon, this guarantees the occupants great sense of protection due to the ultra-resistant structure.

Another highlight among the others is the chassis, which is an innovative component. Made from monolithic carbon, this central structure consists of only 12 parts. It incorporates the front and rear chassis legs, which makes it possible to eliminate the connected plates. This results in weight optimization with 100kg.

More importantly the extraordinary Peugeot concept is propelled by its 3.7-litre V8 hybrid HDi FAP engine. In particular the V8 generates 600 hp (442 kW) and it’s mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox.

The HYbrid4 technology recovers the kinetic energy which is usually lost during braking. This energy is kept in lithium-ion batteries and then delivered automatically on acceleration, boosting the power by an additional 80 hp (59 kW).

The dimensions of the car are exactly 4.65 m in length, 2.20 m in width and 1.13 m of height. Surprisingly it weighs only 1100kg. Moreover, the great aerodynamics is complemented by the tyres especially developed by Michelin – 275/30 at the front and 345/30 at the rear, 20 inches in size.

In terms of interior this car is astonishing. The passenger compartment is bathed with natural light, from floor to roof. Made of felt, compressed and stretched, the passenger compartment is formed as a one-piece pod, with no stitching or joins.

The feeling is as is it creates a real cocoon around the occupants and fitted into the carbon structure, fulfils the functions carried out in the past by several components: soundproofing, floor, upper console, roof, bucket seats.

The material used for the compartment is obtained from boiled wool, with intertwined fibres. It is in fact fully recyclable and provides excellent thermal insulation. In addition, it improves the quality of the surrounding air by dehumidifying it.

The dashboard here is made of a new type of “wood” – Newspaper Wood. It is created with the help of used newspapers, assembled and compressed to create new “logs” from which the parts are made.

The dashboard also is the place where the driver can find the instrument panel in a head up position. On the instrument panel in turn he or she can see all the information needed such as engine and vehicle speed.

In addition, there is also a panel of aluminium toggle switches mounted in the roof, where the engine starting switch is positioned. Immediately behind this, a strip displays the images from the two rear view cameras (in the mirrors) and the third, panoramic one – in the rear capping.

The console is also made from Newspaper Wood. Here one can see one-of-a-kind fuel indicator, shaped from blown-glass. Here is where the level of fuel is displayed. At last, the console houses the dual-zone air conditioning controls, with an aluminium bar with a milled detail finish.

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Source: Peugeot

September 12, 2012

2012 Onyx Land Rover Rogue Edition

2012 Onyx Land Rover Rogue Edition is definitely the most comprehensive package of its type. Just look at the pictures below and you will be too assured of that. This tuning is made by the Onyx company and is in fact one of a kind.

The conversion included not only exterior and interior modifications but also the tuners went even deeper. First to be mentioned are the power gains, which were achieved for the petrol and diesel variants of the Land Rover. Secondly, there is also a complete new exhaust system mounted.

Next, the interior were carefully transformed by high quality tailoring. It was all over furnished with great attention to detail with the highest quality duo nappa leather. In addition the steering wheel completes the exciting look of the interior by its bottom carbon fiber form. In particular, in the interior almost every detail is made from carbon fiber, one instance is the dash clock bezels.

On the exterior we can see the same attention to the detail. Here almost 80% of the exterior panels are upgraded and feature new bonnet, bumpers, fenders, grills, bumpers, spoilers. Here a lot of details are made of carbon fiber, too. Some of them include the pillars, grills, vents, sills. They cooperate in harmony with the existing lines and contours of the Land Rover.