(Source Land Rover ) The Land Rover Range Stormer is a high
performance, sports tourer SUV concept car, which showcases a future
design direction for Land Rover. It also previews a new production
model that will enter a fresh market segment for the company and
will be an additional model line in the Land Rover portfolio.
Future technologies previewed with the concept include an all-new
platform that will be the basis for future full-size Land Rover
models. This advanced, integrated platform, unique to Land Rover,
will provide the underpinnings for the production vehicle inspired
by the Range Stormer
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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4.2-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8 |
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HP |
370
HP |
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Displacement |
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Body Type |
3-door SUV, ladder-frame |
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Transmission |
6-spd
auto with manual mode |
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Acceleration 0-60 mph |
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Top speed |
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Layout |
front
engine, 4WD |
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Price (approx) |
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Future technologies previewed with the concept include an
all-new platform that will be the basis for future full-size Land
Rover models. This advanced, integrated platform, unique to Land
Rover, will provide the underpinnings for the production vehicle
inspired by the Range Stormer.
Another major innovation showcased is Terrain Response. This smart
and simple-to-use new Land Rover technology delivers the best
possible on- and off-road composure and control by optimising the
entire vehicle set-up, including suspension, powertrain, throttle
response and traction control.
The driver simply selects the appropriate Terrain Response setting
from the six available and the vehicle does the rest, using
technology that offers a choice of settings from 'dynamic' for high
speed work to 'deep ruts' for extreme off-roading.
BOLD NEW
TECHNOLOGY
Range Stormer
showcases a variety of advanced new technology, much of which will
be seen in future Land Rover production models.
The concept car is designed to preview Land Rover’s new integrated
platform, which will not only form the basis of the Range Stormer-based
production vehicle, but a future generation of full-size Land Rover
models. It combines the torsional rigidity and strength of a
monocoque with the advantages and versatility of a body-on-frame
chassis.
‘This new platform is unique to Land Rover,’ says Matthew
Taylor. ‘It is highly advanced and will offer excellent safety,
strength and adaptability, in addition to exceptional on-road and
off-road driving capability.’
The suspension is by height-adjustable air springs, and is fully
independent – for a comfortable ride and responsive handling, plus
unmatched off-road versatility. The height adjustment not only
improves on- and off-road handling, but also helps entry and exit.
Another important advance from Land Rover’s engineering and design
centre at Gaydon, England, is Terrain Response. It is designed to
deliver the best vehicle performance in all types of on-road and
off-road driving conditions, tuning the entire vehicle set-up for
optimum composure and control,
With Terrain Response on the Range Stormer, an aluminium rotary
switch allows the driver to choose one of six terrain settings: ·
dynamic, for high speed or winding tarmac roads · normal, for
day-to-day driving · grass /gravel/snow, for slippery conditions ·
sand · deep ruts · rocks
Terrain Response controls the engine (including engine mapping),
gearbox, air suspension (ride height and firmness), driveline
controls (such as differential settings), traction control functions
(including Dynamic Stability Control and Hill Descent Control) and
the brakes (ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution). The car’s
advanced electronics select the optimal programmes to conquer the
appropriate terrain.
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