Land Rover DC100 Sport (2011) at Frankfurt motor show

Land Rover has unveiled a second Defender concept automobile at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show. We’ve already seen the DC100, and currently there’s the DC100 Sport. Land Rover has designed them each to determine public interest and choose within which direction consequent Defender – due in 2015 – ought to be designed. browse on to seek out out regarding the DC100 Sport, and to be told additional regarding the DC100
How will the new Land Rover Defender DC100 Sport differ from the DC100?

If we’re simplistic regarding it, the DC100 may be a typical three-door 4x4, and also the new DC100 Sport may be a pick-up. in step with Land Rover, the DC100 ‘demonstrates the long run of Land Rover capability and versatility’ whereas the DC100 Sport is ‘an active expression of freedom and leisure’.

Both ideas use a similar light-weight, mixed-alloy platform with a consistent 100-inch wheelbase, plus 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines driving all four wheels through a stop/start-equipped eight-speed automatic. The DC100 encompasses a diesel engine, the DC100 Sport encompasses a petrol engine, and LR says each are capable of being configured as parallel or plug-in hybrids.

The DC100 has an upgraded version of LR’s existing air suspension system, which might push the ride height up to 320mm, whereas the DC100 Sport uses a third-gen MagneRide adjustable damper set-up for higher on-road handling.
Presumably each will still mud-plug?

Of course, and a transfer case provides each high and low ratios for on- and of-road driving, a replacement electronic torque vectoring systems aids each on- and off-road handling, and also the Driveline Disconnect switches each DC100s to front-wheel drive running unless additional traction is required. The rear propshaft is physically disengaged from the centre diff (rather than engine power being electronically diverted) and Land Rover claims this could improve fuel consumption by up to seven-membered.

Land Rover’s Terrain Response system lets the driving force switch between completely different modes for sand, mud and gravel. These ideas additionally preview a future version of Terrain Response, which might determine potential hazards and advise safe routes around them. Cameras scan the terrain ahead, determine it, and adapt the electronics automatically – the system may map the terrain in 3D, and gift it on the visual display unit. A sonar system helps with wading, and there are on-demand spiked tyres, that inflate when a secondary air chamber within the carcass is inflated, filling pods moulded into the tread that contain the spikes.
What regarding the styling?

Iconic Land Rover stuff, updated for the twenty first century (which is what was needed). There are slab sides, sharp shoulder lines and short overhangs, with references to existing LR product (the aspect vents, for instance), and each ideas roll on huge 22in wheels. The DC100 has twin spherical headlamps, whereas the DC100 Sport treads a performance-orientated line not nonetheless seen on a Defender.

The DC100 is meant as a rough and prepared workhouse, with an upright windscreen, a winch, towing eyes designed into every corner of the concept, whereas solar panels on the roof facilitate power the on-board systems.

The new DC100 Sport is claimed to require its cues from early canvas-roofed Defenders, however it’s rather more sporting, with a wraparound aero screen, cut-down speedster-style aspect windows, a double buttress roofline and a flat bed for all of your ‘lifestyle’ equipment.
And inside?

‘Social seating’ is that the phrase being banded regarding by LR, as each ideas sport three-abreast seating; the passenger seat may be folded right down to increase carrying capability, and also the middle seat contains a storage space.

There’s additionally a replacement, centrally mounted touchscreen, that is each the instrument panel and also the multimedia system. Buttons on the steering wheel management it, otherwise you will swipe through it like an iPhone. And you'll additionally take away it – it’s got a water resistant silicon end, has its own power supply, camera and satellite connectivity, and an indoor laborious drive to record each HD video and still pictures.

Both cars additionally feature aluminium inductive charging strips within the rear load bays, that within the DC100 is outwardly for juicing up power tool, and within the DC100 Sport it’s for heating or cooling food or drink; the DC100 Sport additionally encompasses a separate charging purpose for the removable Meridian speak system.

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