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For the second
Challenge in 2006, 5 different models of vehicle were used - this
time though the Defender and the Range Rover were relegated to
Support Duties, leaving the Freelander, Discovery 3 (LR3) and Range
Rover Sport to the front line.
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Defender
Number Prepared: 31 (29 used during the main Challenge)
Stages Used by Competitors: None (Support Duties
Only)
Notes:
The Defenders were essential Logistics vehicles used on
every stage performing duties such as Communications, Recce,
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Discovery 3 (LR3)
Number Prepared: 39 (38 used during the main Challenge)
Stages Used by Competitors: Stage 3+4: Bolivia
Notes:
The Discovery 3's were used in almost every way conceivable
- in Stages 1 and 2, 15 vehicles were used for Press and
with 2 as permanent workshops, whilst in Stages 3 and 4, 22
vehicles were
used as Team, Support, Workshops and Recce Vehicles. A
single vehicle appeared in Brazil as part of the 'fan' of
cars shown at the edge of the beach.
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Freelander I
Number Prepared: 15 (14 used during the main Challenge)
Stages Used by Competitors: Stage 3: Brazil Section
Notes:
Although only used by the Competitors on the legendary
Copacabana Beach, 4 Freelanders were used by Land Rover
Staff in Thailand and Bolivia (2 in each location).
Interestingly, all of the actual vehicles 'driven' during
the event were Petrol V6 versions, but a single TD4 (Diesel)
version was perched on top of a stand outside the beach for
the weeks leading up to the event as an advertisement. It is
rumoured that this vehicle never even used a full tank of
diesel during the whole event!
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Range Rover
Number Prepared: 24 (19 used during the main Challenge)
Stages Used by Competitors: None (Support Duties
Only)
Notes:
For the 2006 Challenge, the Range Rovers were used as
Logistics and Backup vehicles - 9
were used in Thailand for various roles including Press,
Film and Medical, whilst another 9 were used in Bolivia for
similar duties. 1 of the Bolivian vehicles was specially
modified to carry the Telecommunications gear (including
satellite based Internet connections) allowing both the Land
Rover staff and the journalists to contact the 'outside
world'. A single Range Rover was also used in Brazil.
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Range Rover Sport
Number Prepared: 35 (34 used during the main Challenge)
Stages Used by Competitors: Stages 1+2: Thailand
Notes:
During the Thailand leg 20 'Sports were used, not only by
the Competitors, but also by Team Support staff.
Like the Range Rover, a single vehicle
appeared in Brazil, with the remaining 13 used by the Press
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