2011 Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept

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(from Land Rover Press Release)  TWO LAND ROVER DEFENDER CONCEPT VEHICLES UNVEILED AT FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

  • DC100 and DC100 Sport revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show: demonstrating the dependability and versatility of the go-anywhere Defender
  • New Defender intended for 2015: concept vehicles demonstrate future direction of the iconic model
  • Technology and sustainability: key features demonstrated on both models

    Frankfurt, 13 September 2011 – Land Rover has unveiled two new concepts for the Land Rover Defender, the iconic go-anywhere vehicle.

    Named DC100 and DC100 Sport, the two concepts showcase the direction and thinking behind the ongoing development of the new Land Rover Defender, intended for production in 2015.

    DC100 and DC100 Sport capture the flexibility, adaptability and configurability that have always been key attributes of Land Rover and continue in today’s Defender.

    DC100 Sport is an active expression of freedom and leisure.

    Both concepts are based on the same shared 100-inch wheelbase. They feature sustainable hi-tech materials and the latest technology to optimise fuel and operational efficiency at all times, in all modes and in all driving conditions.

    DC100 and DC100 Sport include a variety of capability technologies including a Terrain-i scanning device to warn of obstacles when off-road, Wade Aid sonar technology to assess water depth and Land Rover Terrain Response System, which automatically optimises the car for any environment.

    About Land Rover

  • Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true 'breadth of capability' across the model range. Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover each define the world's 4x4 sectors, with 78% of this model range exported to over 140 countries. Jaguar Land Rover employ 18,000 people in the UK.
  • Land Rover is committed to addressing the challenges of climate change and since September 2006 carbon dioxide generated by Land Rover manufacturing activities and UK customer vehicle use has been balanced through an industry leading offset programme run by Climate Care.

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