LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2005—Land Rover North America today presents the first Range Rover Sport to appear at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show. Celebrating a successful U.S. launch earlier this summer, Land Rover unveils a concept from the custom paint shop of Troy Lee Designs, a major supplier and designer of premium motorcycle, ATV, and bicycle competition apparel.

Inspired by the "technicolors" of Las Vegas, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged is packed with details.  Completed in Southern California at Faerber Productions, Land Rover's long-time product development associate, the 10-stage painting process was conceived and executed by Troy Lee Designs.

Starting with three coats of House of Kolor™ black paint for the base color, the process took over 250 hours—from base coat to hand-painted design and finishing. This includes innovative design details throughout the
vehicle—most impressively the application of 12-karat white-gold leaf for the Range Rover lettering. Using colors ranging from Tru Blu Metallic to Candy Tangerine and Cherry Pearl, the end result delivers a one-of-a-kind creation that immediately states "Vegas."

"At this year's SEMA show, Land Rover wanted to celebrate the success of the Range Rover Sport launch," says Land Rover Brand Manager Greg Gilliland. "The driving concept was a Range Rover Sport for Las Vegas."
The 2006 Range Rover Sport's interior is complete with hand-painted Candy Apple Red trim, and a customized, ultra-premium 1000-watt Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio system. 

"Land Rover wanted a vehicle uniquely designed for Las Vegas, so I got out the spray guns and went for it," says Troy Lee, owner Troy Lee Designs. "The result is a Range Rover Sport with a scheme inspired by the 'technicolors' of Vegas."

Range Rover Sport
Range Rover Sport, available in a naturally aspirated or supercharged derivative, features the latest in automotive technology, providing dynamic and sophisticated on-road capability, while maintaining Land Rover's supremely capable off-road credentials. A powerful supercharged 4.2-litre V8 engine delivers 390 bhp, and is complemented by a six-speed automatic transmission, four-corner, independent, height-adjustable air suspension and Land Rover's Terrain Response™ system.

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Troy Lee Designs is a major supplier of premium motorcycle, ATV, and bicycle competition apparel, designed for the "World's Fastest Racers," as well as the most-recognized custom-helmet paint shop on the planet.

Faerber Productions International, LLC (FPi) is a production-based automotive consultative group that has been servicing the OEM Product Development, Concept, Pre-production, Product Placement and Specialty Vehicle builds over the past twenty years. FPi's relationship with Land Rover began in 1989, working on special product programs for the U.S. market.

Over 50 years of experience have made Harman Kardon a world leader in high-fidelity audio and video products for home, car and multimedia. All Range Rover Sport models have Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio systems, fitted as standard.

Land Rover North America is part of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover, with headquarters in Irvine, California. Land Rover established operations in the U.S. in 1986, and now imports and distributes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and LR3 vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull, England. Land Rover's worldwide operations are wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan. For information about the Land Rover Retailer nearest you, call 1-800-FIND 4WD.
 
Vehicle specifications and features are subject to change.