Kahn & Cosworth reveal more details for Range Rover Sport 300

Posted Thu Oct 23 2008 7:31 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

The 3.6L TDV8 in the Range Rover Sport has been tuned by Cosworth to deliver 300hp (224kW)

British tuner Project Kahn and engine specialist Cosworth teamed up earlier this year to co-develop a range of new modified vehicles, and their first creation – a highly modified version of the Range Rover Sport – is set to make its world debut at the upcoming 2008 MPH event in the UK.

The custom SUV, dubbed the Kahn Cosworth Sport 300, is based on the 3.6L TDV8 Range Rover Sport but has been given some minor engine mods and styling changes both inside and out. We first heard about the project back in July and now, ahead of its debut, Project Kahn has released the full specs for the vehicle.

Power from the turbocharged diesel engine has been boosted to 300hp (224kW) – up from 268hp (200kW) in the stock version. This is enough to accelerate the Sport 300 from 0 to 62mph in about 8 seconds and see it reach a top speed of 135mph. The standard model takes 8.6 seconds for the same sprint and is only capable of reaching a top speed of 130mph.

Changes to the bodywork include new spoilers in the front and rear, flared wheel arches, and 22in deep dish alloy wheels wrapped with 285mm rubber. Other features include a carbon-fiber engine cover, twin Alpine LCD screens, a Phillips cordless phone, iPod connectivity, and both front and rear parking cameras. Trim details include aluminum foot pedals, Nappa leather, stainless steel door sill plates with an engraved Cosworth logo, and an Alcantara laced steering wheel.

Pricing for the upgrade starts at £17,000 (approximately $33,743) plus a Range Rover Sport TDV8.

Gallery: Kahn Cosworth Range Rover Sport 300

Reader Comments

Tue Jul 8 2008 10:48 AM
Andrew says

I want to know..why would anyone want this?

If you want looks and off road ability, get the MB G class.

I don't know if that's sold in diesel across the pond, but it makes no sense whatsoever to buy this anyway.
Tue Jul 8 2008 11:10 AM
Dane says

wow a Chelsea tractor with a blow.....

You can put lipstick on a pig, it is still a pig...............
Tue Jul 8 2008 11:11 AM
Dane says

opps, my joke is ruined... I meant Plow....
Tue Jul 8 2008 1:07 PM
Gus says

There are a lot of rich people in Dubai, gentlemen...
Tue Jul 8 2008 1:56 PM
brad says

this is horrible, but their is one version by kahn that i do like, i think it is stage 1 or 2, and it still looks stock just a bit classier.
Tue Jul 8 2008 11:08 PM
CarFanaticsUnleashed says

It does not look like a Range-Rover!!!
In all honesty it looks like a Range-Rover that was subsequenty swallowed whole by a hippopotamus then drenched in quick-setting concrete...
Wed Jul 9 2008 10:14 AM
Tim says

Support the British motor industry!
Wed Jul 9 2008 10:29 AM
Tim says

Bit aggresive though.

Mike at Overfinch will be creaming himself
Thu Jul 10 2008 1:18 PM
NaBUru38 says

"You can put lipstick on a pig..."

In Spanish: Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona queda.

But in this case it's worse that the original. That front bumper is rice, and the rear wing is too big. And they added a second one too!
Thu Jul 10 2008 3:41 PM
Marco says

OMG.. My Eyes!!! ;o)
I would keep the wheels and that's it!! Tha body kit makes it look like some garage tunning !! Poor Range...
Sat Jul 12 2008 3:56 AM
sady says

oh my god thats a unbleavable rangrover.

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