2005 Range Rover Sport by Troy Lee Designs
(from Land Rover
Press Release) 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 partner, 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 included 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,” said 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® LOGIC7™ audio system.
“Land Rover wanted a vehicle uniquely designed for Las Vegas , so I
got out the spray guns and went for it,” said 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-liter 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. For more information about Land Rover, and the 2006 Range
Rover Sport, visit www.landroverusa.com.
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.