The Land Rover Range Rover line has built its reputation on being uncompromising, technology-filled, and blazing fast, off-road-ready SUVs. The already-great lineup of vehicles is about to get a turbo boost in the form of the new Range Rover Sport SVR, which is the fastest Land Rover the automaker has ever built. The SVR is essentially a sports car in an SUVs body, and it will satisfy the people who are looking for an SUV in which they can take to the track and take off-roading on consecutive weekends.
Here at Land Rover Northfield, we got a chance to get behind the wheel of the SVR, and it delivers a one-of-a-kind driving experience, even if you've already driven a Range Rover Sport vehicle before. We'll start with the power figures, because those are the standout features of the SVR. Under the hood lies a massive 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that cranks out an amazing 542 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque. These numbers are higher than the Range Rover Sport Supercharged due to the addition of supercharger boost and tweaks to the ECU and intake. The eight-speed automatic transmission also has a re-tuned gearbox that allows for quicker shifts and features revised programming that holds gears while cornering.
Of course, since the SVR is still a Land Rover vehicle, it also has a number of cutting-edge tech features. The navigation and infotainment system is built around an eight-inch color touchscreen with high-resolution graphics and a helpful rearview camera.
When shopping for all the latest Range Rover cars, Chicago-area drivers simply need to head over to Land Rover Northfield!