2015 Range Rover Sport SVR 5.0L V8 8AT AWD (551 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Land Rover introduced a different version of the Range Rover Sport in 2015, pushing the boundaries of the big SUV into the sports category with a supercharged engine and re-tuned steering and suspension.

Jaguar-Land Rover’s SVR (Special VehicleRanging) unit applied their knowledge to the Range Rover Sport. Thus, the new version was not just lighter than the regular RRS but also more aggressive in every possible way. While at first sight, it was just a regular model with some slightly different exterior package, it was more than that.

The car’s front fascia was changed with the addition of a new bumper fitted with a broad trapezoidal-shaped lower grille flanked by air intakes that cooled the massive front brakes. Thus, the drag coefficient was slightly improved, even though it didn’t matter too much on the bulky SUV. The profile revealed the 21″ light-alloy wheels wrapped in 275/45 tires. On the front fenders, the automaker placed fake black vents, which nevertheless looked cool. Finally, at the back, a quad-exhaust system with round pipes and the SVR badge on the lower side of the tailgate warned fellow drivers that this was not a regular version of the Range Rover Sport.

Inside, Land Rover installed high-bolstered front bucket seats that provided excellent side support during high-speed cornering. Its leather-clad interior boasted a plethora of electronic gadgets, and the turning knob for the gear selector that rose from the center console created a spectacular ambiance.

Despite being a 2.5-ton SUV, the RRS SVR could tackle the curves like a rally car, drifting with all four wheels. That was possible due to the SVR’s input in the vehicle. The supercharged 5.0-liter powerplant paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission was tuned for performance and sent its power in all corners.