2009 Range Rover Sport Stormer Kit, The
Stormer Kit introduces a bolder, more aggressive, personalised look for the
Range Rover Sport, and it is now available in Australia on 09MY vehicles. The
Kit draws its aggressive styling lines from the 2004 Range Stormer Concept Car,
ensuring a distinctive design that enhances the appeal of the Range Rover
Sport.
Powerful
new engines, advanced interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics
reinforce the position of the 2010 Range Rover as Land Rover's most complete
luxury all-terrain vehicle. Land Rover’s flagship has been comprehensively
updated to deliver more refined and efficient performance, along with the
ultimate in interior comfort and craftsmanship.
The
2010 Range Rover has two brand new 5.0-liter LR-V8 engines – the top of the
range 510 hp supercharged unit, and the 375 hp naturally aspirated version.
Both engines were developed in-house by the Jaguar Land Rover powertrain team,
with the requirements of the Range Rover in mind from day one. The performance
of the all-new naturally aspirated LR-V8 is now a virtual-match for the
outgoing 4.2L supercharged engine. The new naturally aspirated vehicle
completes the 0-60 mph sprint in 7.2 seconds (just 0.1 seconds off the pace of
the outgoing supercharged unit). For those who want the ultimate performance
Range Rover, there is now the all-new LR-V8 5.0L Supercharged, which is
propelled from rest to 60 mph in an impressive 5.9 seconds.
The
2010 improvements include subtle exterior revisions, featuring discrete changes
to the headlights, grille and bumper which enhance the classic Range Rover
design with more contemporary detailing. The interior benefits from more
luxurious materials and finishes which add further refinements to the premium
cabin ambiance. More significantly, the 2010 Range Rover uses some
revolutionary new interior technologies which enhance the experience for both
driver and passengers alike. A dramatic innovation is found in the instrument
cluster. Here, traditional physical instruments are replaced by a 12” Thin Film
Transistor screen which presents all essential driver information via cleverly
designed ‘virtual’ dials and graphical displays.
The
2010 Range Rover’s new engines are mated to the revised and super-smooth ZF
HP28 6-speed automatic transmission. Its characteristics have been optimized by
Land Rover engineers to provide rapid and refined shifts. The dramatic
enhancement of both power and torque low down the rev range on the new engines
have made it possible to actuate the transmission’s lock-up clutch much earlier
in each gear, reducing slip through the hydraulic torque converter, so helping
with the improvements in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The
Stormer Kit is an exclusive, limited edition, factory fitted option available
only on the Range Rover Sport TDV8 or Supercharged models. It is available in a
choice of three colours (Santorini Black, Alaska White and Stornoway Grey) and
is priced at $9,990.
