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Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, part of Jaguar Land Rover. Introduced in 2005 with the first-generation L320 model, it was succeeded by the second-generation L494 in 2013, and the third-generation L461 in 2022.
The Range Rover Sport was prefigured by the Range Stormer concept car, and it was introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.
This was a low-slung, short wheelbase, 3-door coupé that was unusually "sporty" in the context of Land Rover's history. Designed by Richard Woolley, the marque's first complete concept car sported split-folding gullwing doors, one-piece skeletal seats, a "clamshell" bonnet, 22 inch alloys, a 289 km/h top speed, 4WD and a 2,500 kg weight. The Range Rover Sport was comparably of much more conservative design featuring five doors and a wheelbase hardly shorter than that of the Range Rover Vogue....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (II). With 680 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2335 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.7 s). The top speed reaches 260 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
SVR 5.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An absolute powerhouse, delivering supercar-rivalling acceleration and a thrilling exhaust note, transforming the SUV into a high-performance machine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is very high, reflecting its extreme performance focus rather than efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and high-quality interior materials
- • Excellent ride comfort, especially with air suspension
- • Impressive off-road capability for a luxury SUV
- • Wide range of powerful and refined engine options
- • Dynamic on-road handling for its size
Cons:
- • Higher running costs, particularly for petrol V8 models
- • Some reliability concerns reported, especially with electronics
- • Infotainment system can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Steep depreciation in early years
- • Large turning circle can make city maneuvering tricky
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2013 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover Sport |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | SVR 5.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 550 Hp @ 6000-6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 110 Hp/l [22mm more] |
| Torque: | 680 Nm @ 3500-4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 508PS More details about the engine 508PS |
| Engine displacement: | 5000 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 8.83 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 260 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 235.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 291.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2335 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 105 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4872 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Width: | 2019 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Height: | 1780 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2923 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2073 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 22.4° |
| Departure angle: | 22.5° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 275/45 R21 110Y; 295/40 R22 |
| Wheel rims size | 9.5J x 21; 9.5J x 22 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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