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  • Ben Saunders and Minna Sillankorva Tackled Down The Arctic Silverstone Challenge [VIDEO]

    Land Rover SVR Sport Land Rover Ambassador and polar explorer, Ben Saunders, decided to swap his shoes with winter tires for his Range Rover Sport SVR and to put this change to the test near the Arctic Circle. There is also a new film released by Land Rover that shows the journey of the famous adventurer from ice driving beginner to experienced professional in Sweden on a full-scale replica of the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

    And with special instruction by the experienced driver and former rally champion, Minna Sillankorva, Ben tackles the challenge of driving on ice with the Land Rover’s performance-oriented flagship, Range Rover Sport that produces 550hp (404kW) through its V8 power unit. In fact the machine is capable to go from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.5 seconds and is the first model to use the SVR designation that will be adopted by future Land Rover and Jaguar performance-oriented vehicles.

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    But the titanic power is not the only thing that makes the vehicle so interesting. It also features enhanced all-terrain performance upgrades, including Terrain Response system that automatically tailors a range of vehicle’s settings to fit the road conditions. Also, the four-wheel drive system with two-speed transfer case and 50/50 percent torque split delivers unmatched capability and flexibility.

    Land Rover SVR Sport

    Another sweet system that aids Ben in his adventure is Land Rover’s Torque Vectoring: it constantly balances the distribution of engine torque between the four wheels during cornering which eventually improves grip, stability and steering response. This system also monitors the vehicle via Dynamic Stability Control module. When it accelerates in corners, the system uses special sensors to detect the onset of understeer.

    Land Rover SVR Sport

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    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone
    2016 Range Rover Sport SVR at Arctic Silverstone

    Source: Land Rover 

  • Range Rover Sport SVR Tested to the Limit [VIDEO]

    This year Range Rover Sport SVR has been crowned “The fastest Land Rover” ever produced, due to the blistering performance it shows. Land Rover has just released a film, which shows the adjustability, poise and body control of the model. The video can be viewed below. In it you will see how the Range Rover is put through its paces. The dramatic film shows how Mike Cross, the Chief Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, demonstrates the aforementioned qualities of the vehicle. Oh, and we forgot to say that this Land Rover is not only the fastest ever produced in company’s line-up, but also the most powerful one.

    In the footage below, you will also see how and hear Cross’ explanations of sophisticated drivetrain and advanced four-wheel drive chassis technology of the Sport SVR. They make it possible for the vehicle to deliver exceptional high speed handling characteristics. And all of this happens at the Rockingham circuit in the UK.

    The SVR has been created by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team. It is driven by the V8 petrol engine that produces 550 horsepower (404 kW) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to these “horses”, the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds.

    As this video shows how the Range Rover Sport SVR takes the level of performance in its stride. It displays great on-the-limit balance, even when its range of electronic traction and stability aids are turned off.

    2015 Range Rover SVR
    2015 Range Rover SVR
    2015 Range Rover SVR
    2015 Range Rover SVR

    Source: Land Rover 

  • Range Rover Sport SVR Is The Fastest Land Rover

    Range-Rover-Sport-SVR-Prototype-THUMBRange Rover Sport SVR is to make an official public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on 27th of June. The vehicle will be the first one to wear the new SVR designation. The latter will be also worn by all future high performance models. Below we have added a gallery with a camouflaged prototype this Land Rover. And if you have more imagination, then the wait till the debut is no longer valid for you. At the famous Hill Range Rover Sport SVR will give spectators a chance to experience its sights and sounds. Of course, it will be positioned in the ‘First Glance’ category and will perform a series of runs up the famous Hill course.

    The British company has announced also that the car will be powered by a 550 horsepower engine. The new model is at its last stage of testing and will go on sale in 2015. The performance of the SVR will extend the capabilities of the Range Rover Sport. This means that it will be the fastest, most agile and most responsive Land Rover ever built.

    Land Rover promises that the SVR will be an example of engineering integrity, robustness and attention to detail. The vehicle was created by the Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations team. It will be built alongside existing models and will be sold through the Land Rover retailer network. An interesting fact is that up to date more that 500 000 Range Rover Sport models have been sold.

    Range Rover Sport SVR Prototype
    Range Rover Sport SVR Prototype
    Range Rover Sport SVR Prototype
    Range Rover Sport SVR Prototype

    Source: Land Rover