Startech has released more photos and details of the widebody package for the Range Rover Sport that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Startech’s tuning program for the Range Rover Sport also includes carbon-fiber applications for the body, ride-height lowering and the SD 30 S performance kit for the 3.0-liter V6 biturbo diesel engine. Furthermore, the aftermarket specialist offers luxurious interiors crafted from fine leather and Alcantara, rounded off with tailor-made wood and carbon-fiber applications.
Equipped with 23-inch ceramic-coated forged wheels, the Startech Widebody version of the Range Rover Sport adds 60mm (2.36in) to the width of the SUV thanks to curved fender flares that increase the available space in the wheel arches to make room for the Startech Monostar S 11Jx23 forged wheels and 305/30 R 23 high-performance tires.
Startech says the wheels are 15 percent lighter compared to conventional cast wheels thanks to their forging technology. Furthermore, the burned bronze ceramic coating is said to be particularly resistant to thermal stress, as well as providing protection against the heat radiating from brakes and tires. Startech also offers a number of 21-inch and 22-inch tire/wheel combinations.
The new bumpers are manufactured from flexible PUR-R-Rim plastics and were designed to fit with or without the fender flares. The front bumper features a seemingly free-floating center section, large air scoops and integrated daytime running lights, while the rear bumper integrates a central diffuser with a clear-coated carbon-fiber finish with vertical tailpipes on each side.
Startech also offers a carbon fiber three-piece roof spoiler, with other elements made of the same material including the radiator grille, exterior mirror housings, side air vents in the front fenders, liftgate trim strip and surrounds of the hood vents.
The suspension module for the standard air suspension lowers the ride height by 25mm (0.98in) when traveling on roads. Finally, Startech offers the SD 30 S performance kit for the 3.0-liter TDV6 biturbo diesel engine which increases power to 319hp (323PS), up from the standard 288hp (292PS). Torque also increases from 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) to 680 Nm (501 lb-ft), available from 2,000 rpm. As a consequence, the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is shortened from 7.2 seconds to 6.9 seconds.
By Dan Mihalascu
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