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2015 Range Rover Sport with Enhanced Attractiveness

2015 Range Rover Sport - Front Angle

Caractere Exclusive is trying their hands on the highly attractive and sporty Range Rover Sport. The tuner is introducing an all-new conversion kit for the athletic SUV. The aftermarket visual package is developed from polyurethane which makes it less expensive than all of those carbon fiber body kits.

In terms of components, Caractere Exclusive fits the 2015 Range Rover Sport with reworked front bumper with intakes, spoilers, and LEDs, sports grilles, a new set of 22-inch fender flares and graphite CW1 wheels wrapped in high-performance tires, sports side vents, side skirts, roof spoiler, and rear bumper diffuser with integrated tailpipes.

At this stage, it is unknown if the Caractere Exclusive Range Rover Sport will receive interior and performance improvements as well. What we know, though, is the fact that that the 2015 SUV arrives with a 4.4-liter SDV8 diesel engine that delivers 339 HP and 740 Nm of torque. Mated to a ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission, the Range Rover Sport is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds, with a top speed of 229 km/h.

In addition to this, Land Rover offers a 3.0-liter diesel engine that generates 292 HP and 600 Nm of torque, with the same 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle speeds up from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.2 seconds, with a top speed limited of 210 km/h.

Additionally, there is a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine with 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The engine pushes the vehicle 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.2 seconds, while the top speed is that of 210 km/h.

Finally, if you want more powerful engine, the 5.0-liter V8 supercharged petrol is perfect for you. This engine produces 510 hp and 625 Nm of torque. This model covers the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) run in 5.3 seconds. The top speed is 250 km/h.

Source: Caractere Exclusive

January 9, 2015

LUMMA Design GT Evo Styling Kit for the Range Rover CLR R

What did the Range Rover CLR R type LG received for Christmas? A new conversion kit called CLR R GT Evo body kit and made by the luxury tuners at LUMMA Design. And we must admit that the vehicle does look stuning. The modification started from the front with the new front bumper which has cooling air inlets. Then there has been added new front grille, central spoiler sword and double daylight driving lights.

Next, ventilation openings were integrated into the full-carbon sport look motor cowl. They not only contribute for the more dynamic look of the Range Rover, but also help improve its performance.

Why the CLR R does look wider and more musclular in its appearance? Because the technicians have added a mudguard widening set with door attachments and integrated air inlets.

The “white giant” is as impressive at the rear as at the front. CLR R GT Evo received a roof edge spoiler in addition to a rear apron bumper with diffusor, as well as an unobtrusive rear spoiler lip.

The three glossy 100 millimetre end tubes of the LUMMA Design sport end muffler were aligned centrally below the rear of the vehicle. They not only look stunning but also produce sonorous sound. This modified SUV runs on new LUMMA CLR Racing sport rims that come in the size of 12×22 inches and are coupled with 305/35R22 Vredestein tyres.

Inside the styling of this refined Range Rover was also changed. The cabin received door blinds with integrated LUMMA coat of arms logo, high-quality aluminium pedal sets with slip-proof rubber tabs and leather-faced fitted foot mats.

Source: LUMMA Design

December 29, 2014

Range Rover Sport SVR Tested to the Limit [VIDEO]

This year Range Rover Sport SVR has been crowned “The fastest Land Rover” ever produced, due to the blistering performance it shows. Land Rover has just released a film, which shows the adjustability, poise and body control of the model. The video can be viewed below. In it you will see how the Range Rover is put through its paces. The dramatic film shows how Mike Cross, the Chief Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, demonstrates the aforementioned qualities of the vehicle. Oh, and we forgot to say that this Land Rover is not only the fastest ever produced in company’s line-up, but also the most powerful one.

In the footage below, you will also see how and hear Cross’ explanations of sophisticated drivetrain and advanced four-wheel drive chassis technology of the Sport SVR. They make it possible for the vehicle to deliver exceptional high speed handling characteristics. And all of this happens at the Rockingham circuit in the UK.

The SVR has been created by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team. It is driven by the V8 petrol engine that produces 550 horsepower (404 kW) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to these “horses”, the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds.

As this video shows how the Range Rover Sport SVR takes the level of performance in its stride. It displays great on-the-limit balance, even when its range of electronic traction and stability aids are turned off.

Source: Land Rover

December 17, 2014

Overfinch Shows What Perfection Is [VIDEO]

“Perfection” is word that signifies a state or quality of being flawless, or a person or thing considered to be ideal. The video below shows the concept that Overfinch company has for perfection. They display how their improved Range Rover Sport adds bespoke design, luxury and exclusivity to the performance SUV. The latest film showcases the 5.0 litre supercharged model driven in a stunning alpine setting.

Overfinch Range Rover Sport sets a sporting focus over the standard SUV. It combines visual stance and exclusivity with exhilarating performance. Thanks to its assertive and muscular appearance as well as distinctive styling features, the car draws immediate attention.

The imposing stance of the SUV is further accentuated via the subtly flared front air intakes and rear diffuser, which catch the light and visually widen the car.

At the same time, when entered, the interior exudes exquisite detailing crafted by hand. For this Range Rover Sport, Overfinch has created Body Styling Package. The latter is executed in carbon fibre which adds more strength and lightness.

The interior is wrapped in hand-crafted Bridge of Weir leather upholstery, the design of the seats is chosen by the customer as well as the stitch patterning and hide colours. All of this enables the lucky owner of the Overfinch Range Rover to create an ambience that is reflection of their style.

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Overfinch

December 16, 2014

Kahn Reveals Volcanic Grey Range Rover Evoque RS Sport

The latest tuning by Kahn Design features one of the most wanted urban SUVs, and it is the Range Rover Evoque. The car is finished in Volcanic Grey Satin exterior paint scheme and it is one of the main characteristics that differentiate it from the factory models. In addition, the exterior of the Evoque also received aggressive carbon fibre units that replaced the front and rear bumpers. At the rear, there is an integrated matte black diffuser and stainless steel cross-hair exhaust tips.

Furthermore, the fascia also go new LED daytime running lights as well as 3-D grille with a matte black mesh and sump guard. Each side of the vehicle was additionally adorned by piano black door handles and mirrors stand out as well as matte black side vents.

Reviewing again the back, we see on this Range Rover new roof spoiler, lower trunk spoiler with matte black lip, and a tailgate trim. New Kahn lettering on the hood and tailgate round out the package.

The Evoque is driven by a 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine. It is capable of a total of 420 Nm (310 lb-ft), which is sent directly to all four Matt Gun Metal RS-600 wheels. They come in the size of 8.5″ x 22″ and are coupled with 275x40x20″ tyres.

Behind those wheels we see callipers and a set of lowering springs. The latter minimize the ride height by 20 mm. What is left to be mentioned regarding the exterior is the twin crosshair exhaust system in stainless steel.

Inside, the vehicle received custom upholstery on the seats. The material used was perforated black nappa leather, which is also to be found on the centre glove box. In contrast, the transmission tunnel and headliner is available with woven contrast stitching. A diamond gear selector, red gauges, machined and vented aluminium pedals and discreet Kahn branding is what’s left untold here.

Source: Kahn

December 12, 2014

Kahn Reveals Range Rover Sport RS300 in Fuji White

Kahn-Range-Rover-Sport-RS300-TUHMB This week the specialists at A. Kahn Design have prepared for us another exciting project on a Range Rover. This time the designation of the vehicle is Sport 3.0 TDV6 which after the tuning adds RS300. The exterior paint color is new and it is called Fuji White. Just in concert with winter, this color makes the SUV look clean, soft and elegant. And of course – more individual. The exterior also got several modern styling modifications besides the new paint. They complement the luxurious interior.

At the front we see a new spoiler flanked by two vertical LED daytime running lights. They were incorporated into the extended fenders. In addition, a 3-D mesh kit sits inside the RS grille and below a large “KAHN” badge. The latter is positioned at the front of the hood.

The sills, door handles, fixed side steps and fender vents are also new and they decorate each side of the SUV. They flow towards the rear where we see widened fenders. At the back of the car there is a special tailgate logo and privacy glass rear windows.

This Range Rover runs on new alloys dubbed Kahn RS600. Their dimensions are 9.5×22 at the front and 11×22 at the rear. Behind them new liquid ref brake callipers are visible.

The cabin is adorned by a special leather interior with Carbon trim which combines a mix of luxury and sports features. This design scheme decorates the dashboard and fascia whilst quilted and perforated black leather with contrasting stitching adorn all of the seats.

The same leather design is to be seen on the door panel tops with quilted and perforated stitching, while the instrument binnacle and glove box feature quilted leather. Below sit black charcoal floor mats, stainless steel door entry sill plates and vented and machined aluminium foot pedals.

Source: A. Kahn Design

December 5, 2014

LARTE Desing’s Winner Project on Range Rover Sport

The relatively new tuning company called Larte Design is read to show us its next project dubbed the Winner. It is based on the Range Rover Sport and just like AC Schnitzer’s M4 it will be premièred at the Essen Motor Show. The tuners have given this SUV a very aggressive and dynamic face. Just take a look at the unique front guard, which is a real factor when it comes to individuality. It is characterized by three trapezoid frames. Additionally, if you take a closer look than you will find out that there are fine blue demarcation lines there. These blue styling elements can be found at other places and undoubtedly lend this design package more artistic expression.

The various polygons, air inlets and light-steps make the bumper appear very tough. The central part there stands out from the white sides in black, due to its large air grids. The latter visually break up the front’s monolithic appearance, thus contributing for more dynamism and sportiness.

We can’t go further without mentioning the LED daytime running lights, which were delivered by Nolden. From the front, the eye wanders along the black “sport band”, which extends the roof and connects it with the rear.

Furthermore, fine, horizontal lines in a contrasting dark shade lend the rear more muscular appearance. The small spoiler fins and fine air inlets loosen up the design. This tuning becomes dynamic via the boomerang-shaped grids on the sides, stretching into the wings.

There is also a black lower part, characterized by irregular polygons, which is the home of the four-pass Remus exhaust system. The system features black-chrome-plated tail. At last, there is the central LED brake light, which is something like a hallmark of large Larte Desing’s SUVs. Oh, we have missed the glossy black alloy wheels.

Source: Larte Design

November 28, 2014

Kahn Range Rover Vogue 600-LE Bathes in Volcanic Rock Satin

A. Kahn Design has entered on the market an extreme project featuring striking styling and stance. We are talking about the custom Volcanic Rock Satin Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Vogue 600-LE by Project Kahn. Besides the emblematic comfort and tailored elegance which is inherent in all of tuning company’s interior tunings, this Range Rover have been given new exterior upgrades such as the Volcanic Rock Satin paint scheme.

Let’s start with the floating black roof, which sits atop the vehicle and extends towards the rear. This was made possible due to the addition of a new wing with an extended lip spoiler that also delivers improved down force.

In addition, the custom front bumper includes a floating carbon fibre section, which sits below the new three-dimensional mesh, floating insert and body coloured surround. The lightweight element is also used for the side vents, while the body colour is to be found on the door handles.

Kahn enamel wing shields, privacy-tinted glass, 600-LE bumper with integrated exhaust diffuser, 600-LE cross hair quad rear tailpipes and finishers in black must also be mentioned. Of course, Kahn lettering is positioned above the more dynamic rear bumper and the lower boot lid spoiler to show who’s responsible for the beautification of the Vogue.

Speaking about tuning we surely must include the wheels, which in this case are a new set of RS-2 wheels in the size of 9.5″ x 23″ fitted with 285x35x22″ tyres. Behind the Gloss Black RS-2 wheels one can see gold-painted callipers.

The interior is adorned by perforated black leather. In fact, the 3-D modular front and rear seats are fitted with the soft material as well as the centre glove box, door cards, arm rests and steering wheel centre in Nappa leather. Stainless steel sill plates and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium is what rounds out this sporty 600-LE Luxury Edition SUV.

Source: A. Kahn Design

November 21, 2014

Kahn Shows Second Autobiography LWB Performance Edition in Fuji White

Fuji White is the name of the colour of A. Kahn Design’s next project on the Range Rover Autobiography LWB. What we also get with this tuning is not only a cool exterior paint, but also the exclusive interior and other tweaks, which have lead to the addition of “Performance Edition” to the name of the car. First to mention is the included RS-600 aerodynamic styling package. It comprises of a 16-piece wide wheel arch kit that adds an aggressive stance and muscular presence.

The front also received grille with 3D mesh, which is a typical element for almost all Kahn modifications. In contrast to the exterior color is the roof which is painted in piano black. In the same shade are decided also the mirror caps.

Kahn enamel wing shields and the RS-600 front and rear wide wheel arches with integrated air dams also contribute for the tailored style of this SUV. The shoes this Range Rover has are 9.5 x 23″ RS wheels in matt black fitted with 305/30/23″ tyres. Carbon side vents and a RS600 front chin spoiler rounds out the car from the outside.

Going further, the interior consists of handstitched front and rear seats, centre glove box, centre dashboard surround and Kahn single spoke leather steering wheel. Not to forget the rev counter facia, dashboard and instrument binnacle. What they have in common is that they are all adorned in copper orange quilted and perforated Nappa leather.

If you look even more carefully, then you’ll definitely see the vented foot pedals in machined aluminium, door entry sill plates in stainless steel and the Kahn branding. Again the tuning team has done great work!

Source: A. Kahn Design

November 10, 2014

Land Rover SVO and Holland & Holland Reveal the Most Luxurious and Expensive Range Rover Ever

Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) in collaboration with British gun-maker company Holland & Holland have unveiled a special edition of the Range Rover which is thought of as the most expensive and most luxurious Range Rover ever. Combining eccentric style and bespoke design, this is a car for real connoisseurs. And even though I am not a huge fan of Range Rovers, I have to admit that this one in particular gives me the chills. Especially when I look at the interior.

The previously considered as the most expensive Range Rover Autobiography Black long wheelbase which costs £146,900 is no longer on the top of the price-ladder. It has been uncrowned by the 2015 Range Rover by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations and Holland & Holland priced at £180,000. Sitting on the throne, the special 2015 Range Rover is said to be distinguishable since it encapsulates demonstratively excellent off- and on-road performance as well as splendor and workmanship. The Holland & Holland Range Rover arrives with an option of powertrains. There is a diesel-powered 4.4-litre SDV8, which delivers 339 HP (252 kW) and a 510PS petrol-powered 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged engine.

Thanks to the professional skills and effort of Holland & Holland, the new Range Rover shines with one of a kind bodywork, mirrors and bonnet vent. The grille is painted in the same intensive and saturated green color and has chrome highlights. In addition, Holland & Holland badging is placed on the lower accent door badges of both long and standard wheelbase versions and on the tailgate too.

The interior, though, is what strikes the most. If perfectness was a physical thing, then, 2015 Range Rover has got it! On the inside the vehicle benefits from soft tan and espresso leather upholstery including Holland & Holland embroidery placed on the front seats. The sides of the transmission tunnel are trimmed in a similar leather too. In order to complete this craftsmanship, there is a sustainably-sourced French walnut veneer that is carefully polished in order to resemble the oil-finished gunstocks produced by Holland & Holland. To mark this, their logo is inlaid into the front center console. The car’s woodwork is made from a single huge piece of walnut, 1500mm long by 500mm wide, to ensure that every veneer is perfectly matched. A final touch adds the deployable loadspace floor which is engineered from aluminum and carbon fiber with a leather and wood veneer finish.

Source: Land Rover

November 7, 2014

Water, Mud and Adrenaline: Test-driving the Range Rover Sport

What is the best way to test if a Range Rover Sport is really a Range Rover and if it is really Sport? Well, there is nothing better than driving it through mud, water, curvy roads and hills so steep that they seem to only be there to test the theory of gravity. The mark of a proper Range Rover will definitely survive such bumps on the road. Literally.In the video, the first part is dedicated to off-road driving test. The expert from Top Gear, Richard, takes the Range Rover Sport and puts it through a variety of challenges in order to argue its Range Rover qualities. The results are astounding for the car is able to tackle all sorts of off-road provocations. Mud? Ponds of water? Slopes? Not a problem at all. The performance is beyond excellent thanks to the dynamic stability control and the next generation Terrain Responses System which automatically adjust and optimizes the settings of the vehicle in order to fit the ground surface perfectly. As Richard comments; “I feel like I’m driving a luxury hotel room through a swamp.”The sporty bit of it and its on-road dynamics are tested by speeding up the car at the Donington Park Racing Circuit. Powered by V8 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine with 510 HP, it offers improved fuel economy of 13.8l/100km and CO₂ emissions of 321g/km. Just like the off-road performance, the on-road one is proven to be equally good. The driving feels all natural and stable. The Range Rover is able to cover every corner without the slightest difficulty. The Sport seems to have everything in order and works just fine. Setting a lap time of 1:29.5 seconds which beats the lap time of 1:29.8 seconds set by the Mini John Cooper GP, one thing is for sure then; Range Rover Sport is really a Range Rover and is really Sport.It is yes and yes for the Range Rover Sport!httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWL-r72tGOE

October 28, 2014

EXCLUSIVE: Vilner Writes Autobiography with a Special Carbon Pack

There are two best autobiographies in the world. The first one was sold in millions of copies, while the other – only in a few thousand. The first belongs to Winston Churchill, and the other is a Range Rover. The Long wheel base Range Rover Autobiography sits at the top of the luxury two-wheel drives – it is simply brilliant!

Nevertheless, the tuning specialists at Vilner were inclined to add one more special thing in it and it is carbon fiber. Maybe this was the missing element that can now highlight the enormous potential of 5-liter V8 petrol engine which produces 510 hp (375 kW).

The tuning began with the replacement of the plastic exterior accents with identical handmade elements from carbon fiber. The material was also used for the frame around the radiator grille and side strips, which connect the front and rear doors.

This Carbon Pack by Vilner for the new Range Rover also provides the perfect therapy for the mirror caps, part of the front and the rear bumpers. Brand’s name Range Rover on the front and back covers is also written in new “carbon letters”.

The menacing tone in the stance of this Range Rover is additionally emphasized by the new glossy and matte black 21-inch wheels. What the images in the gallery below can’t show is the additionally mounted sound system, which through one-touch of the button gives stunning sound to the exhaust of the car.

Oh, and if you want to by this car – don’t worry! The specialists also reveal that unlike all other Vilner interiors (that are one-off) this Carbon Pack will be the first product by the studio, which will be available in limited edition run.

October 28, 2014

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