The new Range Rover Sport SV in 7 points
A 7-Point Review by Sublime Magazine
Let's cut to the chase: this SV version is the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport ever produced by the British manufacturer. Anything but a tuned version of the sporty Range Rover, this new SUV is a model in its own right. And why is that? Because it inherits its own equipment and technologies. Last May, Land Rover invited us to preview this amazing car. A perfect opportunity to highlight seven features that make it an extraordinary vehicle!
1. A 635 hp supercharged V8
The new Range Rover Sport SV boasts a powerful engine block: a supercharged 4.4-litre V8 that generates 635 hp and 750 Nm of torque. An athlete's heart that enables it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and easily reach 290 km/h! Meteoric performance for such a massive vehicle!
2. On a diet
Compared with the new classic Range Rover Sport, this SV version has managed to lose 76 kg. This forced diet is due in particular to the adoption of 23-inch carbon-fibre wheels (a first on a production vehicle) and carbon-ceramic brakes designed in collaboration with Italian equipment manufacturer Brembo. The bonnet is also made of carbon fibre, while the bodywork has undergone a number of aerodynamic improvements.
3. Revolutionary
suspension
The Range Rover Sport SV introduces an innovative combination of interconnected hydraulic dampers and height-adjustable air springs. This revolutionary semi-active system, which eliminates the need for conventional anti-roll bars, helps to reduce pitch and roll to maintain near-perfect body position through corners and under extreme acceleration, while increasing grip and ensuring a high level of comfort.
4. Michelin… or nothing!
To fit this exceptional SUV, Jamal Hameedi, who heads up the British manufacturer's SV division, has set his sights on Michelin. For him, the choice was a logical one, as "Michelin designs the best tyres in the world". What's more, for the first time on a Range Rover, the front and rear axles are fitted with tyres of different sizes: 285 mm wide at the front and 305 mm wide at the rear. These are four-season tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4) capable of withstanding lateral acceleration of over 1.1 G! That's unprecedented for tyres of this type!
5. Eight pistons
As for the brakes, the Range Rover Sport SV features Brembo Octyma eight-piston callipers, specially developed for this model. These are the largest ever fitted to a Range Rover. They feature a cross-shaped piston arrangement to maximise braking efficiency. The calipers are available in a range of exclusive colours, including yellow, red, black and carbon bronze.
6. SV Mode with a kick
To intensify the model's sporty behaviour even further, the driver can press an SV Mode button located at the bottom of the steering wheel. Even more ferocious than the Dynamic Mode of the classic Range Rover Sport, SV Mode optimises the steering, the 8-speed automatic gearbox, the throttle response, the exhaust note and the suspension system (with the ride height lowered by 15 mm). The result is an even more dynamic and efficient driving experience.
7. A revolutionary
Hi-Fi system
Not content with being among the best in terms of performance, the Range Rover Sport SV also boasts a high-fidelity system that promises an immersive experience that is unique on the market. Yes, racing car enthusiasts can also be seasoned music-lovers! And where the competition is trying to differentiate itself with a plethora of speakers, Land Rover has opted instead to team up with a start-up specialising in the development of tactile audio systems: California-based Subpac.
In practical terms, this consists of an innovative seat with transducers integrated into the backrest, combined with optimisation software based on artificial intelligence. Called Body and Soul, this seat analyses the music being played by the audio system to generate vibrations that are then transmitted to the back of the front-seat passengers. So you can really 'experience' the music without having to turn up the volume to indecent levels. We had the opportunity to try out this new technology in the Range Rover Sport SV as part of a world preview, and the result is nothing short of stunning!
Equipped in this way, the new Range Rover Sport SV promises to challenge the best-performing SUVs currently available on the market, such as the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne, Ferrari Purosangue and BMW X5 M (which uses the same engine), with the difference that, like a good Land Rover, this extreme sports car will always be able to overcome the insurmountable and get you to your destination, whatever the terrain. In short, an exceptional 4x4 that will be yours for the princely sum of € 210,910 (Belgium).
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Redaction : Pierre-Benoît Sepulchre
