Australian CSKs - where are they?

RonMcGr · 31st July 2008, 04:10 PM

From range rover :: csk

<snip>But not every CSK had two doors. In Australia, there was a special edition four-door model badged as a CSK. It was created by the importers and carried a simple CSK logo which was not intended even remotely to resemble Spen King's signature. There were 400 Australian-specification CSK's made at the same time, in emulation, but they were based on the standard four-door Vogue SE equipped with a coachline and a logo.

<snip>So Land Rover can only state a production number of the CSK's that were built and check if the VIN number of the car is correct. For instance, we know that Spen King's own Range Rover CSK was the 5th of the line but has the certificate and plaque number 200. Edition number 001 was actually number 6 that rolled of the production line. And the edition number 041 (now owned by Michiel Bakkenes) was number 75 of the production line. So again, it is very important to check if the car has a individually numbered plaque on the radio panel confirming its exclusivity of a true CSK. If the seller still have the original certificate paper of that particular edition number, than you're a really lucky buyer.

Special Features of the CSK/Product Details
The Range Rover CSK Luxury Interior
Luxury is redefined when you step inside the stylish CSK. There are handmade, perforated leather seats, co-ordinated leather door trim and a leather-covered steering wheel set off by a rich American walnut fascia rail, door handle inserts and centre console.
Central locking, electric windows and tilt-slide sunroof, air-conditioning and a superb six-speaker sound system are all standard. And if that's not enough, a full range of made-to-measure accessories is available, such as an autochange CD player for up to 12 cd's and a cellular telephone.
Interior Trim
- Soft Leather Upholstery
- Perforated Leather Seat Facings
- Soft Leather Covered Steering Wheel with Perforated Leather Grips
- Soft Leather Door Trim
- Asymmetric Split Hi-Back Rear Seat
- Parcel Shelf & Carpeted Loadspace in Beige
Exterior Features
- Beluga Black Coachwork
- CSK Logos on Front Wings and Lower Tailgate
- Pinstripe Coach Line
- Side Rubbing Strips
- Chrome Bumpers Front & Rear
- Front Spoiler with Fog Lamps
- Headlamp Power Wash
- Electrically Adjustable Heated Door Mirrors
- Black-Edged Silver 5 spoke Alloy Wheels
- "T" Rated Michelin XM+S244 205 R16 Tyres
In Car Entertainment
- Security Coded Radio/Cassette
- Six Speakers (incl. 2 bass speakers on doors)
Engine & Transmissions
- 3.9 litre V8 Petrol Injection Engine
- Permanent Four-Wheel Drive
- 5 speed Manual Transmission OR 4 speed Automatic Transmission
- High/Low Ratio Transfer Box
Braking Systems
- ABS Braking System (standard WABCO)
- Front (vented) & Rear Disc Brakes
Suspension
- Boge Self-Levelling Unit
- Sports Hydraulic Dampers
- Anti-roll Bars Front & Rear
- Long Travel Coil Springs
Lighting
- Quartz Halogen Headlamps (60 watt main, 55 watt dipped)
- Bumper Mounted Auxiliary Driving Lamps (55 watt)
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps (55 watt front, 21 watt rear)
Fuel Economy

Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Figures MPG (1/100 km)
Urban Cycle Constant Speed Constant Speed
(56 mph/90 kmh) (75 mph/120 kmh)
5 Speed Manual 15.6 (18.1) 26.9 (10.5) 21.0 (13.4)
4 Speed Automatic 14.4 (19.6) 26.9 (10.5) 21.1 (13.4)
Weights EEC Kerb (kg)
Front Axle Rear Axle Total
5 Speed Manual 1023.5 988.0 2011.5
4 Speed Automatic 1050.5 992.0 2042.5
GVW 1200.0 1510.0 2510.0
3.9 Litre V8 Petrol Injected Engine

Eight cylinders in vee formation, aluminium construction with five bearing crankshaft and self-adjusting hydraulic tappets. Engine ECU recalibrated for additional power.
Bore 94.0 mm (3.7in.)
Stroke 71.1 mm (2.8in.)
Cubic Capacity 3947cc (241 cu.in.)
Compression Rate 9.35:1
Max Power (DIN net) 138.0 kW (185.1bhp) at 4750 rpm
Max Torque 318.0 Nm (235.1lb.ft) at 2600 rpm
Fuel

Tank Capacity 16.8 gallons (76.3 litres)
Fuel Grade 95 RON U L G minimum
Unleaded compatible Yes
Performance

Manual Automatic
0-60 mph : 9.9 seconds 9.9 seconds
Maximum Speed: 114.0mph 113.5mph
Retail Price

CSK manual £ 28,995.00
CSK automatic £ 30,319.32

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RonMcGr · 31st July 2008, 04:13 PM

It would be dead set easy to duplicate and I know a guy who can make the stickers

**Scouse** · 31st July 2008, 04:19 PM

I'm sure there weren't 400 CSKs sold in Australia. I remember at the time we were only allocated 2 (maybe 4) of the 4 door CSKs. 50 nationwide rings a bell.
Maybe "Australian spec" doesn't mean sent to Australia.

They were only available in white & black but demand was so great for them that some dealers resorted to making mock-ups.
I know we made 1 in silver.

They were touted at the time as being the fastest Range Rover ever, which was a bit strange as they were the same spec as the Vogue SE.

**GuyG** · 31st July 2008, 08:20 PM

There was one advertised up at Noosa a few years ago for just under 10k

**smally4.6** · 31st July 2008, 08:57 PM

I have seen a black 4 door, in perth WA about 14 months ago.....
was in very good order.....
cheers

**adm333** · 3rd August 2008, 10:03 AM

You will see some great photos of CSK 11 in this thread.

It was the SE QLD 60th Anniversary Convoy from Bris to the GC.

60th Anniversary Convoy - Brisbane to Gold Coast - PHOTOS

Dave

steveCSK · 23rd March 2009, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Sleepy

Got a few interesting hits:

Classified advert: 1991 Land Rover Range Rover CSK For Sale - Motorbase

Untitled Document

Patrick Sutcliffe has (had?) one Customer testimonials about Range Rover, Discovery, Defender & Freelander service from Graeme Cooper Automotive

This is s’posed to be an AU CSK; RANGE ROVER VOGUE on Trading Post Auto ? cars, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Holden, Mercedes, Suzuki, BMW and Ford at low prices. (White? Mmmmm?)

(I'm sure Diana will give us the facts

)

Hi All,

I thought I would let you know that I own a 4 door 91 Vogue SE CSK Rangie in Beluga Black. Unfortunately I have to let it go and am hoping to find a good home for it.

I'm happy to say it's probably has one of hte lowest Km's of most classic shape rangie's in Australia being 153000kms. The ad is on Carsales or please send me a message through this forum.

Thanks,
Steve

**andrew e** · 23rd March 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse

They were touted at the time as being the fastest Range Rover ever, which was a bit strange as they were the same spec as the Vogue SE.

A land rover mechanic i know changed an engine in a CSK once, and when he was rebuilding the motor he removed, No one knew what it was. Even though it was a 3.9, the number didnt line up with anything in any books/part catalogues. Has anyone else heard of this? mabe the motors were actually a bit special.

Andy

**dobbo** · 24th March 2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by andrew e

A land rover mechanic i know changed an engine in a CSK once, and when he was rebuilding the motor he removed, No one knew what it was. Even though it was a 3.9, the number didnt line up with anything in any books/part catalogues. Has anyone else heard of this? mabe the motors were actually a bit special.

Andy

rumour has it that the original CSK's (not the aussie dealer mock up and ship out crap overpriced vogue versions) the proper job, with the leather interior smoothed and stitched by the hands of the last know virgin in England. A few of these ones had the engines played with by a few bored Birmingham based engineers using a few surplus parts from the development bin of shame. Using a few internals from a big pussy cats heart they were trying to out do a few not so bored but poorly payed with a few more perks, Blackpool based engineers playing with a similar engine. The loser had to buy the beer, Balti and chips.

If you don't believe it, prove me wrong.

**sclarke** · 24th March 2009, 04:47 PM

There is a White 4 door CSK being wrecked in Melb.....

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