STARTECH WIDEBODY version for the Range Rover Sport

Wider, more dynamic and exclusive: these three attributes perfectly describe the STARTECH WIDEBODY designer outfit for the current Range Rover Sport. STARTECH, a BRABUS Group company, rounds off the striking widebody version with 23-inch forged wheels and sporty carbon components.

The STARTECH product range for the British SUV also comprises sporty carbon applications for the body, a ride-height lowering and the STARTECH SD30 S performance kit for the 3.0-liter LR-TDV6 turbodiesel engine.

Individual requests for cabin refinement are fulfilled by STARTECH with luxurious interiors crafted from fine leather and Alcantara, rounded off with tailor-made wood and carbon applications.

The high quality of all STARTECH components and work, all independently safety-certified, is documented by the one-of-a-kind STARTECH Warranty of three years up to 100,000 kilometers (see STARTECH Warranty Terms and Conditions, updated June 2013).

The STARTECH WIDEBODY version adds 60 millimeters to the width of the Range Rover Sport, making it even more striking. To this end, the designers from the refinement specialist have developed curved fender flares that increase the available space in the wheel arches to make room for forged STARTECH Monostar S 11Jx23 wheels and 305/30 R 23 high-performance tires.

These king-sized wheels are a perfect example of the numerous high-tech developments of the STARTECH engineers and technicians: Thanks to state-of-the-art forging technology, this cross-spoke design presents weight savings of about 15 percent compared with a conventional cast wheel. Just as exemplary is the extremely high strength of the STARTECH forged wheels despite their low weight. The wheels on the show car for the IAA 2015 were painted in vehicle color. As an alternative to the 23-inch wheels, STARTECH also offers a number of 21-inch and 22-inch tire/wheel combinations for the Range Rover Sport.

The STARTECH designers also implemented innovative ideas in the development of the front and rear components that replace the production bumpers in their entirety. The components at the front and rear, manufactured in OEM quality from flexible PUR-R-Rim plastics, were designed to fit with or without the fender flares.

The STARTECH front bumper compels with its distinctive styling that features a seemingly free-floating center section, large air scoops and integrated daytime running lights. In addition, the sophisticated shape contributes to a further reduction of lift on the front axle at high speeds.

The design of the rear bumper gives customers the option to order an especially sporty version of the central diffuser made from naked carbon. Two vertically arranged tailpipes in hallmark STARTECH design exit on either side of the diffuser. They can be combined with the production exhaust system or with the STARTECH stainless-steel sports exhaust with electronically controlled butterfly valves. This sound management allows the driver to switch the exhaust note between decidedly discreet and thrillingly sporty from the cockpit at the push of a button. Contrary to conventional vacuum systems, the electric actuators enable dialing in the desired sound even faster and more precisely.

The rear end of the Range Rover Sport, with or without WIDEBODY version, can receive an even more dynamic appearance with the three-piece STARTECH roof spoiler. The spoiler profile can be painted in vehicle or contrasting color.

The STARTECH carbon program for the Range Rover Sport comprises the radiator grille, exterior mirror housings, side air vents in the front fenders, the liftgate trim strip and the surrounds of the hood vents. The STARTECH side air outlets in the front fenders were adorned with a Union Jack in tribute to the origin of the SUV. Ten coats of clear lacquer lend these components unmatched brilliance and a fascinating depth effect.

The STARTECH suspension module for the standard air suspension provides more agile handling and further enhanced safety reserves. It lowers the ride height of the Range Rover Sport by 25 millimeters when traveling on roads. For getting in and out of the vehicle as well as for off-road operations, the vehicle’s ride height remains at the production level.

STARTECH also means more driving fun as the result of more power. STARTECH offers the SD 30 S performance kit for the Range Rover Sport with twin-turbo 3.0-liter LR-TDV6 diesel engine. The STARTECH module controls the engine with new mapping. It is designed as a plug-and-play device that can be installed by any specialist workshop in less than an hour.

After the installation, the driver commands a powerful 238 kW / 323 HP at a low 4,000 rpm, up from the standard 215 kW / 292 HP. At the same time, peak torque increases from standard 600 Nm to 680 Nm, on tap already at 2,000 rpm. The performance-tuned turbodiesel engine is the perfect complement to the eight-speed automatic transmission and shortens the sprint time for zero – 100 km/h from standard 7.2 to 6.9 seconds.

The cockpit of a Range Rover Sport customized by STARTECH offers maximum individuality. The STARTECH upholstery shop creates exclusive all-leather interiors or leather and Alcantara interiors in any desired color.

The STARTECH vehicle at the IAA in Frankfurt meets the calls of many owners of the Range Rover Sport for a two-tone leather interior. In this case, the standard black leather interior received a sporty upgrade with red leather components and decorative seams on dashboard, center console, door panels, shifter and steering wheel.

The STARTECH genuine carbon inlays on dashboard, center console and door panels create a markedly sporty flair. Their clearly tangible carbon structure provides a very special tactile experience. Optionally, STARTECH also offers genuine carbon trim in a multitude of colors and with various surface finishes. The STARTECH program also includes exclusive wood trim in various colors and with a variety of surfaces.

The high-gloss STARTECH genuine carbon inlays on the instrument panel, center console and door panels add a markedly sporty flair. The STARTECH product range for the Range Rover Sport also includes exclusive wood trim sets in various colors and surfaces.

Exclusive floor mats in various designs such as the high-pile version with black leather edging in the vehicle on display in Frankfurt are also part of the STARTECH product range for the interior, as are aluminum pedals and footrest.

All STARTECH components are available at the STARTECH branches and service centers around the globe.

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