The Fastest Rover

The fastest production Range Rover is now here and it’s called the Range Rover Sport SVR. Its name might be a mouthful, but it pales in comparison to the mouthful of performance numbers this range will have you discussing. 542 break Horsepower with 502lb ft of torque equates to a top speed of 162mph (260 […]
The fastest production Range Rover is now here and it’s called the Range Rover Sport SVR. Its name might be a mouthful, but it pales in comparison to the mouthful of performance numbers this range will have you discussing. 542 break Horsepower with 502lb ft of torque equates to a top speed of 162mph (260 […]

by DoubleClutch.ca Staff | August 12, 2014

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The fastest production Range Rover is now here and it’s called the Range Rover Sport SVR. Its name might be a mouthful, but it pales in comparison to the mouthful of performance numbers this range will have you discussing. 542 break Horsepower with 502lb ft of torque equates to a top speed of 162mph (260 km/h) and a 0-100km/h time of approximately 4.7 seconds. These chart-toppers have definitely expanded the numerical range for Range Rover.

 

 

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR

 

 

What do these numbers mean coming from a two-tonne high riding beast? Given that it was developed on the Nürburgring and produces Lexus IS-F and Mercedes C63 AMG like laps, one may suspect it to be a rough ride. We’ll just have to wait and see if Range Rover luxury was sacrificed to make this track-focussed SUV. Nonetheless, the pure driving experience shouldn’t be in question. The 5.0L supercharged V8 from the F-type R mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic is more than you can ask for.

 

 

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR

 

 

With that setup working diligently at the command of the right pedal, the left pedal does its share courtesy of six-piston Brembo brakes. Furthermore, with the step-up from ‘Sport’ to ‘SVR’ you get a two-stage active exhaust, a spoiler, 22in alloys, quad pipes, and some decorative SVR badges. This Range Rover may check off a wide range of boxes in Land Rover’s requirements, but it’s heart truly lies in being a driver’s SUV.

 

 

Source: Top Gear

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