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  • Alcraft Motor Company Range Rover Study

    Alcraft-Motor-Company-Range-Rover-Study-THUMBThe designers and engineers at Alcraft Motor Company have launched a design study of the iconic British vehicle Range Rover. They have worked together with the students from London’s Royal College of Art with the aim to create the ultimate vehicle.

    The final outcome originates from Alcraft’s RCA project. The car has been developed further by Alcraft design consultant Matthew Humphries, who was chief designer at Morgan Cars. In addition to Matthew Humphries, Alcraft also works with Christopher Macgowan OBE.

    The Range Rover study is just one of other projects which the company sets to explore. The following transformation can be done on the Range Rover flagship and the Sport and Evoque models, Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

    In the case of the Alcraft Range Rover the company has simplified its lines and detailing, yet given it a more limousine-like presence. The new design has definitely accentuated the vehicle’s off-road capability and heritage, however evoking more luxurious stance.

    The same approach has been implied throughout the interior of the car where a lot of additional textures have been used. Precisely, Alcraft interiors are improved by the utilization of traditional materials like wood and leather, or contemporary finishes like carbon and chrome. In other words, the designers have created a project which expresses the ultimate luxury.

    Alcraft Motor Company Range Rover Study
    Alcraft Motor Company Range Rover Study

    Source: Alcraft Motor Company

  • Hamann Range Rover Mystere Gets Wide-Body Upgrade

    Hamann Range Rover Mystere pushes the limits of individualism. The tuners have definitely showed their best with this project making unique and literally an embodiment of perfection.

    To reveal the details, the front spoiler includes integrated LED daytime running lights, while the bonnet is made of true carbon fibre. For the side skirts, Hamann has used four-part Widebody kit which adds the additional 80 mm to car’s width.

    Next, the front wings are hand-crafted from special carbon GFK composite. What also contribute for the extended width of this Range Rover are not only the side skirts, but also the door fixtures and the panels for the rear wheel wings.

    At the rear, there has been added a rear spoiler with integrated end pipes milled from a solid block. The handling was optimized via electronic lowering module. The latter brings the car 40 mm closer to the pavement.

    Hamann Range Rover Mystere runs on 23 inch forged rims with either the three-part “Edition Race” with a polished rim flange and Titan bolts or the single unit variant “Unique Forged”. On all four wheels were mounted Continental tyres in size of 305/30/23.

    Of course, the same approach that evokes luxury and individuality is continued in the interior. Tuning company’s logo is visible on the door sill trims and the velour floor mats. In addition, the upholstery used inside features materials such as leather and Alcantara. Otherr materials found throughout the cabin include double-clear-coat finishes, stainless steel, aluminium and carbon fiber.

    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere
    Hamann Range Rover Mystere

    Source: Hamann

  • Kahn Range Rover Vogue RS600 & 600LE Revealed Prior Official Debut

    Exterior-KD-THUMBA. Kahn Design’s latest additions to its garage of exclusive vehicles now include transformed Range Rover Vogue RS600 & 600LE editions. The models were designed specifically for those seeking more performance and at the same time count on the stylish visual characteristics of their vehicle.

    The Kahn RS600 edition Range Rover Vogue was even teased in November via several renders and some scarce information. Before the vehicle makes its official debut, the tuning team has unveiled some additional images of the RS600 as well as of a new luxury edition counterpart, the 600LE model.

    Both editions are scheduled for an official launch in December, when they will show the meaning of performance-oriented design. For instance, the RS600 will include a 16-piece wide wheel arch kit. The latter was created via high quality composites and precisely it comprises of front and rear arches, vents and a lower chin spoiler with sump guard detailing.

    Other enhancements include new and more aggressive front grille, new front and rear bumper, and other refined and luxurious details throughout the exterior and interior. Just two days are parting us from December and we are definitely eager to see more of these impressive projects.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Official: 2013 Range Rover AR 9 Spirit By Arden

    Arden-Range-Rover-AR-9-Spirit-THUMBArden Range Rover AR 9 Spirit is ready to conquer the world. The vehicle is the latest addition of tuned models in Arden’s garage and comes to emphasize the clear and modern design of the Range Rover LG.

    The Range Rover has been improved via tuning company’s AR9 body kit. Thanks to it the vehicle impresses with its advanced appearance. To go further into details, the front apron contains two air entrances for a better ventilation of the air coolers. The air entrances are protected by the exclusive handmade Arden radiator grilles.

    As one can see, the front of the car has been completely redesigned and it now highlights even more the dynamic character of the Range Rover. Even more, the design of the AR 9 is focused on the vehicle’s aerodynamic, which further emphasized by the style of the front and rear fenders. New sidebars have been also added.

    At the rear, the rear apron is what ensures the functionality of the automatic trailer coupling, while the company’s rear sports silencer forces open the powerful soul of the Range Rover LM. Of course, to make it even more exclusive, the AR9 Spirit runs on Arden Sportline rims in 10×22” inch painted in the color of the vehicle.

    Arden Range Rover AR 9 Spirit
    Arden Range Rover AR 9 Spirit
    Arden Range Rover AR 9 Spirit

    Source: Arden

  • 2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase – Even More Luxurious

    Land Rover has announced the 2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase. The big SUV will make its official debut at the Dubai Motor Show – from 5th to 9th, November.

    The Long Wheelbase Range Rover is 200mm longer than the normal version, which brings a 140mm increase in rear legroom for additional comfort for rear passengers. The increase in length has enabled the rear seats to recline to 17 degrees, which is 8 degrees more than on the standard model. It will also have powered side door blinds and a panoramic sunroof as standard along with an increased luggage compartment.

    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase will be available in five trim levels – Vogue, Vogue SE, Autobiography and Autobiography Black as well as the Hybrid model, which is expected in the beginning of the next year.

    Other highlights include highest quality leathers and materials for the interior and two exclusive sets of seven-spoke 21” and 22” alloy wheels.

    Three exclusive interior color combinations are available with the Range Rover Autobiography Black at launch; Ebony/Lunar, Espresso/Tan and Dark Cherry/Ivory, the latter including a unique dual-tone seat.

    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase
    2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase

    Source: Land Rover

  • ONYX Unveils 2014 Range Rover Aspen Edition

    2014-ONYX-Range-Rover-Aspen-Edition-THUMBThe 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

  • Range Rover Hybrid Completes 2013 Silk Trail Expedition [VIDEO]

    SilkTrailExpedition-THUMBThree Range Rover Diesel Hybrid prototypes have completed their journey from Solihull, UK, to Mumbai, India. They have traversed 13 countries for over 53 days in order to be the first to finish the hybrid expedition named 2013 Silk Trail. This was one of the boldest driving adventures ever pursued by Land Rover.

    The first reason for this was that along the route there were numerous hostile conditions such as asphalt roads riddled with vast and deep potholes, dusty desert trails in 43°C heat and miles of mud and gravel tracks and cattle trails. In addition, they had to cross many rivers; the drivers had to survive thin air of extremely high altitudes and the dense and erratic traffic of Chinese and Indian roads.

    As a matter of fact, the 2013 Silk Trail Expedition is the last validation test for the Range Rover Hybrid before it goes in production. The exact route the machines had to undergo is the following: Solihull, UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China (including Tibet), Nepal and India.

    What is more, the expedition followed the legendary Silk Road trading routes that first connected Asia with Europe more than 2,500 years ago. Even some of the overnight halts were made in tents at many of the same staging posts visited all those years ago by Silk Road merchants, missionaries and mercenaries.

    Another highlight for this expedition is that the Hybrids pioneered a mountainous route never previously completed by a vehicle from outside China – the Xinjiang-Tibet highway. What is specific about it is that it is positioned at heights of over 5,300 metres above sea level.

    This means that the Land Rover team had to spend seven consecutive days at altitudes between 11,000 and 17,648 feet (3,350 and 5,379 metres). In fact, at such heights, the levels of oxygen in the air are reduced from the 21 percent found at sea-level to as little as 10 percent and this makes the movement for humans and internal combustion engines more difficult.

    Despite these conditions, the Range Rover convoy continued to make good progress, because it benifited from the electric motor’s instant torque at 0 rpm. Other rough conditions were the muddy roads that they were literally impassable to other types of vehicle.

    Another advantage as a result of this expedition is that the Land Rover development engineers closely monitored the data loggers fitted to each car. In this way they have sent back more than 300 gigabytes of detailed technical records to their engineering team at Gaydon in the UK.

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    2014 Range Rover Hybrid
    2014 Range Rover Hybrid
    2014 Range Rover Hybrid
    2014 Range Rover Hybrid

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Land Rover

  • Kahn Makes New Ivory Black Interior For 2013 Range Rover Vogue

    2013-Kahn-Range-Rover-Vogue-THUMBThe tuning specialists at A. Kahn Design are famous with the fact that they create interiors for the vehicles which are exquisite, captivating, and luxurious, and in addition are made with precision and craftsmanship.

    Another example for this is the luxurious executive interior package which the designers have prepared for the 2013 Range Rover Vogue. It is decided in sumptuous and generous ivory and black stripe, which creates immediately an ambience that invites the driver to step inside and escape the every-day-life, thus experiencing an original sense of style and comfort.

    The front and the back seats as well as the steering wheel have been wrapped in black and ivory leather. The stitching was decided in white color so that it makes the perfect contrast with the black part of the interior, but at the same time – when applied on the ivory – soothes the senses and creates additional comfort.

    Every thought around the coupe is focused primarily on the occupant’s experience with the advantage of supreme ergonomic comfort. Of course, this new inner side of the Range Rover perfectly matches its aggressive and masculine outer side.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Range Rover Evoque Black Label Edition Redefines Luxury

    Kahn-Range-Rover-Evoque-Black-Label-Edition-THUMBKahn Range Rover Evoque Black Label Edition offers performance-oriented design, individual Santorini Black Metallic paintwork and exceptional interior trim. The vehicle of course is another masterpiece created by the exceptional design specialists at A. Kahn Design.

    This Range Rover model is following tuning company’s lightweight design philosophy and hence includes front grille with 3D mesh, front bumper centre section graphic in matt black, front bumper mesh in matt black and silver, LED daytime running lights for front bumper, side sill trim in gloss black, side vent inserts in copper, door entry sill plates in stainless steel, painted floating roof and brake calipers finished in Vesuvius orange. These new additions to the vehicle ensure a great deal of motoring supremacy and unsurpassed visual stance.

    In addition, the vehicle was equipped with a privacy glass and Kahn cross hair exhaust system that utter the rigorous sound of the engine. Black Label Edition Evoque’s character and on road presence is further strengthen by the matt pearl Kahn RS250 Wheel in 9.5” x 22” format.

    Going inside of this modified Land Rover model, one sees versatile enhancements. The new interior includes front and rear seats in quilted and perforated leather, transmission tunnel in Alcantara with contrast stitching, diamond gear selector, four door armrests quilted and perforated.

    In addition, throughout the cabin are also present dashboard quilted and perforated, vented foot pedals in machined aluminium, centre glove box re-upholstered in quilted and perforated leather, dashboard stitching and high quality duty carpet floor mats. These improvements not only deliver a comfortable atmosphere but also achieve great sense of convenience and luxury.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • CDC Performance Range Rover Sport [video]

    CDC Performance has announced their latest project based on the first generation Range Rover Sport. The name of the project is Nighthawk and it includes both styling and performance upgrades.

    The exterior has a wide body kit including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of extended side skirts as well as widened wheel arches. There is also a set of 23” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile 315/25 R23 tires. For improved stance, the big SUV is fitted with an electronic module for the air suspension, which can reduce the ride height by 70 mm.

    Other upgrades include a dual sports exhaust system, new brakes with 6-piston calipers (front and rear).

    The interior boasts Alcantara and leather surfaces, a lot of carbon fiber elements and new steering wheel.

    The 5.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 580HP (426 kW) and 695Nm (512 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 70HP and 70Nm.

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    Source: CDC Performance

  • Kahn Design Develops New Executive Interior For 2014 Range Rover Sport

    Kahn-Range-Rover-Sport-Interior-THUMB2014 Range Rover Sport was unveiled in March this year showing off its muscular stance, on-road dynamics and class-leading all-terrain capability. For the construction of the 2014 Rover Sport has been used aluminium architecture thanks to which has been achieved a weight saving of more than 800 lbs. This SUV also exploits Land Rover’s breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies.

    The Range Rover Sport model is currently offered with the following engine choices: the supercharged 5.0-litre 510 PS (375 kW) V8 petrol, 3.0-litre 292 PS (2015 kW) SDV6 diesel, the 3.0-litre 258 PS (190 kW) TDV6 and the high performance 4.4-litre 339 PS (250 kW) SDV8 diesel unit.

    One of the most creative tuning brands in the United Kingdom –A.Kahn Design, known for its passion for Land Rovers have developed a brand new exclusive package for this model, thus making it more luxurious than ever.

    As one can see from the pictures, inside the vehicle looks so stylish with its executive-like attitude. This generous interior invites the driver to step inside and escape the mundane and experience a new sense of style and comfort.

    As a matter of fact, a lot of attention has been put on driver’s and passenger’s experience. Hence the seats deliver the supreme ergonomic comfort, which in addition perfectly the inimitable Range Rover exterior.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Kahn Teases Range Rover Vogue RS600

    Kahn-Range-Rover-RS600-THUMBA. Kahn Design is famous for its exhilarating blend of bespoke design and fashionable accessories. The British tuning company has teased a transformed Range Rover Vogue, which will be added to the long list of fashion statements.

    Kahn Range Rover Vogue RS600 is scheduled to make its official premiere in late 2013, nonetheless the brand has released several teaser sketches of it. The RS600 package will comprise of an exceptional 16 piece wide wheel arch kit, rear spoiler and deep chin spoiler, created using state-of-the-art high quality composites.

    To be more precise, the wide arch wheel package features front and rear vents, plus sump guard detailing. The latter has elegant and at the same time muscular design. Furthermore, an imposing front grille which is made of the highest quality injection moulded ABS ad has four paintable areas.

    Of course, the Range Rover will run on special wheels: Kahn RS600, which have simple and clean lines, and soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre. At last, A. Kahn Design has also disclosed that a second edition of this vehicle with the name Black Label Edition will be released in 2014.

    Source: A. Kahn Design