Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, SUVs, Etc., Land Rover
First (hopefully last) images: Cosworth/Kahn Range Rover Sport
Here's the four wheeled bearded lady of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, courtesy of Kahn Design and (God help us) Cosworth. To us, spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle, then affixing a bodykit to it that would make an '88 Grand Am sneer seems a bit nonsensical. Then again, being of means doesn't always translate into having sense. As if that wasn't enough, even Cosworth hasn't coaxed much out of this abomination. The 3.6-liter diesel V8 gets an extra 30 horsepower, for an even 300. We're not likely to see that powertrain in US-bound Range Rovers any time soon, but it'd be a lot easier to stomach if it were wrapped in the Sport's sheetmetal. We can only hope that this kit isn't glued on that well – from the looks of that front bumper, it's not – and we're guessing that it ends up as tire fodder on the Earl's driveway.
Gallery: A Kahn/Cosworth Range Rover
[Source: AutoTrader UK]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
SPF 6:36PM (7/08/2008)
So glad that I haven't had my dinner yet.
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Mi key 6:45PM (7/08/2008)
Pretty Fugly kit.
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namegoeshere 6:45PM (7/08/2008)
Who the hell designed that bumper? It looks like something off of eBay for an 89 Honda CRX.
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azzo45 7:24PM (7/08/2008)
Unfortunately ANYBODY with knowledge of Alias & or Photo Shop can call themselves a "designer" (stylist).
:( :( :( BOO :( :( :(
Darrell 6:51PM (7/08/2008)
this is what happens when Scion owners run into money. never again
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xpolarx 6:51PM (7/08/2008)
Sweet jesus...why? This is two Ranges in one day. That's two too many. I was restraining myself on the last one, but now...
These cars suck. You have to own one to really get the scope of it, but they're money pits. With all the warranty work these things have to get, it's no wonder LR isn't making any money.
In addition, this one looks ridiculous. I hate them even more now. Thanks autoblog for stoking the fires of my distaste.
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trevor2k 7:24PM (7/08/2008)
Well, being the owner of 2 (2007 Range Rover Sport, 2006 Land Rover LR3), that sounds like a load of crap.
A) Land Rover is making money
B) LR is one of the last to offer free scheduled maintenance
I paid for brakes on the LR3 so far, and that is the only $$ out of my pocket. They have also only been in the shop for their free scheduled services.
After 2006, the quality of the LR product has been great in my opinion. They have a low rankings because new owners don't spend the time to learn about their vehicles, then complain when something "doesn't work right".
azzo45 9:45PM (7/08/2008)
trevor2k: If Land Rover was a money maker then why did Ford dump them? They could use a winner,eh.
xpolarx 11:24PM (7/08/2008)
@ Trevor2k:
The Range was a 2005, and you can't tell me a company "makes great cars" when you can only vouch for three model years. As for not taking enough time to understand my car...I sincerely doubt reading the owner's manual cover-to-cover and taking notes would have kept the p/s pump from failing, the electric folding mirrors from folding randomly to the point that they had to replace the computer to get them working properly, the solenoid on the rear hatch from breaking, the back-up sensor from making noises like I was missile locked in an f-18 when I was driving down the street...I could keep going, but this is already quite long.
Moral of the story: I have no reason to trust this brand, and since you're the first person I've talked to that hasn't shared my feelings, I still don't.
trevor2k 1:30AM (7/09/2008)
@azzo45
Check your references. LR has been in the black - Jag has been in the red. They were sold together because the two are tied at the hip (engines, nav, design studios, offices, staff, etc....)
Xpolarx - Well, you had a 2005 RR, the "oldest" vehicle in LR's current lineup. From what I hear, the 2006 got the new engine/trans, and 2007 saw an interior redesign. 2008 got more goodies as well.
My 2 have been great. I use the LR3 daily and push it hard offroad. The sport is my wifes, and she loves it.
domo-kun 6:51PM (7/08/2008)
"KHAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!"
Just seems appropriate no?
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EbaumsWorld 7:17PM (7/08/2008)
Modified civic body kit ?
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Peter Rockwell 7:21PM (7/08/2008)
If you're going to spend this sort of money, why not get a Bentley to start with? All the capabilities, such as all-terrain mobility, that one might buy a Range Rover for have been negated!
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Sam 7:24PM (7/08/2008)
One word: fugly.
This body kit is absolutely stupid looking. I'd expect this level of quality and aesthetics from a $500 body kit for a 1993 Civic coupe. At least the Overfinch version from earlier today wasn't nearly as craptastic.
This is really bad, and anyone paying ANY money for it (let alone the money I assume Kahn will be charging) has exponentially more money than sense. As my mom always told me, "Money can't buy taste."
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MemphisNET 7:25PM (7/08/2008)
This makes the Sebring look like a supermodel.
Fugly and unreliable. What a winning combination. Then again, most owners are leasing these things and returning them before any problems can crop up.
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Reader 7:28PM (7/08/2008)
Is this going to be in the new Fast and Furious movie?
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RxMadness 7:35PM (7/08/2008)
I can't believe "tuning" companies can get away with charging money to make cars look like they were vandalized.
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Ian 7:38PM (7/08/2008)
I don't get the inference Dan made to Cossie?
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Ian 7:38PM (7/08/2008)
I don't get the styling, it seems to be the UK vogue to make expensive cars curiosities. Just look at the Rolls Royce range these days. They all look like something Lady Penelope used to drive in on that puppet show...Thunderbirds
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Ray 7:45PM (7/08/2008)
seriously, it isn't THAT bad. You'd think the car had pink polka dots on it, the way some of these comments go. Not my taste in styling, but it's not something to make me vomit walking down the street.
For those that do take offense to this, seriously get a life off of the internet.
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