Fire1 wrote:

Hi all, I too am after a 4.2 SC like the original poster and I too am also confused by specs haha!
I thought I had it all in hand knowing HST was top spec then HSE, but then you’ve got Overfinch’s and Kahn’s which I believe are mainly body kits? And then for even more confusion I now keep seeing Hawkes- what’s a Hawke??
If anyone could shed any light would be appreciated.
Lastly and sorry for going on but if I was to get a HST does that include every extra or were there still options available above that spec? Tia.

Thanks all, so basically HSE is top LR standard spec, HST is an HSE but with bigger bumpers?
There doesn’t seem to be many models between standard V8 s/c and HSE though from what I can see is that right? Almost like it’s base model and then HSE no middle ground?

Overfinch is/was LR approved & sold in their dealerships I believe. You can also get different "levels" of aftermarket depending on your budget. As an example my partner's 4.2SC Overfinch has really tasty wheels, smoked rear lights, white dials and badges - that's it. Up to you whether than enhances or detracts from the value but its enough to make it stand out from other HSEs

I think models such as S and SE where used for diesels only.
Supercharged cars probably started at HSE as you say.

HST also has a different top tailgate spoiler. Don’t like it myself.

And maybe colour coded C pillars ? Odd if you have smoked windows

One thing I am sure I don’t like is the colour coded C pillars! I don’t know why I just don’t like the look of them.
As for the rest of the HST kit as you say there are aspects of it not all people like, I like the rear bumper but not the front, and not the top spoiler either!
Do HSE’S have electronic locking rear dif too?

I think I got a C pillar wrong

HSE don’t have standard e locking rear diff

If you do consider a HST make sure it is a Factory model not a "Dealer" version as that will simply be just a HSE with the body kit and badge fitted, and may not have any of the HST factory standard options fitted to it i.e. sunroof, locking rear diff etc. The rear spoiler is basically identical to the RRS1 facelift A/B as I did fit a A/B one to pre-facelift as it had the reverse camera in it which I wired in. I personally think the HST exterior styling was basically the predecessor for the the A/B just a bit squarer, as having had both think it actualy looks better, although all personal choice.

Cheers
Col

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Thanks for all your help everyone.
How do you tell the difference between a factory and dealer HST then?

Can't be certain as can't really remember but ask to see V5 as my a/b stated A/B, so would imagine a hst will state HST and a hse will say HSE.

Cheers
Col

I have a 2005 4.2L SC and it doesn't have HST or HSE on the bodywork or in the log book. However the logbook does say "RANGEROVER SPT V8SC STD A"
But it does have Sunroof, Harmon Kardon Logik 7 upgraded stereo, rear DVD entertainment, ACC, ASC, memory seats, heated windscreen, folding mirrors, fridge, and all the toys I can think of.
As it's one of the earliest (built in Solihull) I guess the original owner specced it like that.
Hope that helps a little. 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
2005 4.2L Supercharged Java Black - gone but was my first love.
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If we all point our RR's in the same direction and accelerate at the same time can we turn back time?

I don't think the HST was introduced until 2007 which I think coincided with the introduction of the 3.6 TDV8. I believe there was a
"Stormer" edition (Not the 2004 Concept One) but that may have been with the 2.7 engine in the pre-facelift variant.



Cheers
Col

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Thanks guys all I’ve got to do is find one for sale now!
Seems there’s plenty of diesels in that lovely grey (Stornaway I think it’s called) but barely any petrols! Not that I wouldn’t have a black or silver there’s just not many about at all.

My old pre-facelift was Stornoway Grey great colour, the earlier cars were Bonatti Grey though I think, Stornoway was something like 07 on cars. Rimini Red is nice in the earlier RRS1's.

Cheers
Col

The first 4.2 SC were labelled FIRST EDITION on the log book, I had one. Not sure what was difference was. I think maybe an orange colour option?

I’d love that Vesuvius orange one but they seem to command a premium a few thousand more than a like for like model of a different colour.