Land Rover virtually debuts its fastest and most powerful model ever

The Range Rover Sport SVR is set to make its global debut on the 14^th of August at Pebble Beach. The fastest, most powerful Land Rover ever produced is the first model to wear the SVR designation being adopted by future high-performance Land Rover and Jaguar models.

The Range Rover Sport SVR accelerates from nought to century mark in just 4.5 seconds and continues to climb to a governed top speed of 260km/h.

Land Rover cites the Sport SVR has recorded one of the fastest times ever by a production SUV on the gruelling Nurburgring - with a lap time of 8 minutes 14 seconds.

The Sport SVR's range topping 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine has been developed to produce 542bhp and 680Nm without hindering fuel economy.

It is linked to an advanced ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission while its four-wheel drive chassis has been optimised to complement its blistering performance, regardless of the weather.

In a world first for Land Rover, the Range Rover Sport SVR is equipped with a two-stage active exhaust featuring electronically controlled valves. The system optimises sound quality and performance to provide a racecar inspired soundtrack at higher engine revs without adversely affecting refinement during steady-state driving.

Exterior design enhancements ensure the SVR makes a striking visual impact, while simultaneously boosting cooling and aerodynamic efficiencies. A bespoke interior featuring unique sports seats provides further visual differentiation and ensures occupants are held securely in place.

The Sport SVR is fitted with permanent four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case, with a low-range option for demanding terrain, and a 50:50 torque split front-to-rear while the upgraded air suspension system automatically varies between two ride heights.

Wade Sensing, introduced on the Range Rover Sport, is also featured on the Sport SVR. This innovative technology provides 'depth' information when driving through water, and in line with the mainstream Sport, the vehicle can wade up to 850mm. It also has towing capability up to three tonnes.

The Range Rover Sport SVR has been created by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations team and all SVR models need to meet key performance criteria to adorn the SVR badge. Range Rover Sport SVRs will be built alongside their mainstream brethren and sold through Land Rover's dealer network.