The first Land Rover to wear the new high-performance SVR badge, the Range Rover Sport SVR is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in a breath-taking 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds) and on to an electronically limited top speed of 162mph (260km/h).
The SVR's range-topping 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine has been developed to produce 550PS and 680Nm - substantial 40PS and 56Nm increases - while its advanced ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive chassis have been optimised to complement the astonishing performance, whatever the weather.
Exterior design enhancements ensure the SVR makes a striking visual impact, while simultaneously boosting cooling and aerodynamic efficiencies. A bespoke interior featuring unique sports seats provides further visual differentiation and ensures occupants are held securely in place during spirited driving.
At the Range Rover Sport SVR's heart lies an evolution of the all-aluminium 5000cc supercharged V8 engine with its cast-iron cylinder liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps providing a combination of strength, performance and refinement.
The engineers at Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations have carefully optimised the Bosch management system and retuned the supercharger's electronic bypass valve to increase maximum boost pressure during high-performance driving, while retaining the V8 engine's exceptional flexibility for off-road versatility and effortless on-road acceleration.
Power and torque increase by a substantial 40PS and 56Nm to 550PS and 680Nm, giving the SVR a 0-60mph time of just 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds) and an electronically limited top speed of 162mph (260km/h) where conditions allow. A Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 8 minutes 14 seconds further underlines its capability.
