The Chassis

Designed with race experience, and using the latest CAD, the EXR has a hydro-formed base chassis and a MSA approved advanced tubular roll cage. High strength steel tubing is used throughout the roll cage and main braces – making the car both extremely strong and extremely safe, whilst keeping the weight to a minimum (in line with current FIA regulations), and the centre of gravity as low as possible.

The EXR Rally also has the option of having self-powered hydraulic ramps fitted for competition use. These can be used to raise the car in the event of being stuck in soft sand to enable the easy use of sand ladders, and they also enable wheels to be changed safely and quickly without the need for a traditional jack, both on stage and during service.
The Body

The design of the EXR is both stylish and aggressive, but the body styling has been designed engineered to reflect and enhance its racing performance. As a result, all of the curves and scoops on the body of the EXR are positioned for a reason – to aid either cooling or aerodynamics. It is considered to be the ‘best’ looking Rally Raid car currently available.

The exterior body panels of the EXR Rally and EXRS are identical –further enhancing the competition nature of the EXRS as a road car. The body of the EXR comprises of a variety of composite materials, each chosen for their performance, strength and weight characteristics. These individual materials are then used in different locations on the vehicle ensuring that the right material is in the right place to maximize strength and performance.
Engine & Transmission – EXR

The EXR Rally is proud to be ‘Powered by Land Rover’ and fitted with a 300hp naturally aspirated 5.0 V8 which develops 380NM of torque when fitted with restrictors to comply with current FIA regulations. The engine has been tuned to deliver maximum torque over a wide rev range in order to deliver superb off road performance. The engine is mounted in a mid longitudinal position, in order to optimise both balance and stability.

The EXR Rally is fitted with a 6 speed manual gearbox, with the option of a Sadev 6 speed sequential gearbox fitted with a reduction gear, and a Ricardo transfer box giving a 60/40 torque split, limited slip centre differential with over-lock, and limited slip front and rear differentials.
Suspension – EXR

The EXR rally car uses fully independent suspension with geometry that has been designed and modeled to give specific competition handling characteristics. Combining the low centre of gravity, wide track and long wheelbase produces exceptional stability and driver comfort at all speeds, over all terrain.

The EXR rally has 3-way adjustable Donerre dampers, which include their patented fast rebound system, and hydraulic droop and bump stops. These dampers feature remote reservoirs that are positioned to benefit from cool air supplied by the bonnet ventures and side scoops, thus ensuring constant and reliable performance even in desert racing conditions.
Wheels & Brakes

The EXR is supplied with bespoke 18” compomotive motorsport rims that are both extremely strong and light and the Bowler Works team use a bespoke rally raid tyre that has been developed by Kuhmo for racing conditions.

The EXR uses Brembo calipers that grip 330mm ventilated discs with a range of pads available to suit specific uses.
Additional equipment

As a competition car, the EXR can be specified with various types of FIA approved race seats, harnesses and intercoms. Additional equipment such as auxiliary lighting (internal and external), navigation systems, sand ladders and additional water storage can be specified to be included in the build of the car.

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EXR

The Bowler EXR rally car is the 4th generation of Bowler rally cars. It has been designed from a clean sheet as a specific Rally Raid competition car and encompasses all of the experience gained from 25 years of off road competition. The EXR uses the latest generation 5.0 V8 engine from Land Rover which has been returned to make the power and torque delivery more suited to Rally Raid, and is mated to six speed manual transmission – either with a traditional shift pattern or a close ratio sequential shift.

The EXR has been developed to deliver both performance, durability and reliability, and uses the know how and development skills of Bowler combined with class leading components such as Donerre, Brembo and Sadev to deliver a race car that both provides enjoyment for amateur and podium potential for the more experienced racer.

The Chassis

The Body

Engine & Transmission – EXR

Suspension – EXR

Wheels & Brakes

Additional equipment

EXR