Range Rover spices up the Sport with HST tune - Gizmag
Land Rover has expanded its Range Rover Sport lineup, plugging the gap between the entry level car and its more expensive V8 stablemates with the new Range Rover Sport HST. Powered by a retuned version of the Range Rover Sport's supercharged engine, the HST's 3. 0-liter supercharged V6 produces 40 hp (30 kW) more than the the standard Sport, and features a more road-focused suspension tune for improved handling. The HST is also fitted with a unique front splitter and and rear bumper that provide extra cooling for the uprated powertrain package, while detail-focused Range Rover enthusiasts will also notice the car's red Sport badges and body-colored lower... Keeping the Range Rover's mass under control in the corners is a job for the HST's uprated suspension, which has been set up to allow less body roll in the bends than the comfort-focused system in the standard Sport. Range Rover has also adjusted the Sport's Terrain Response system to include a new Dynamic mode, which gives drivers a sharper throttle, firmer suspension setup and quicker gearshifts so drivers can better enjoy the HST's extra power on a winding... Inside, the HST retains the luxury focus that Range Rover is famous for. Four different color combinations are available for the contrasting leather on the dashboard and seats, and special HST badging features on the dashboard, floor mats and a special markings on. Source: www.gizmag.com
