These are the latest pictures of the imminently arriving Range Rover Sport SVR testing at the Nürburgring.
The car looks to have received minor exterior detail changes comprised of slightly enlarged intake vents, suggesting a more potent engine is under the bonnet.
We've spotted the regular 2017 Range Rover Sport testing
An insurance database numberplate check showed the test car was running a 5.0-litre engine, supporting speculation that the SVR’s supercharged V8 will produce 567bhp the same as the 200mph F-Type SVR, increasing the Range Rover Sport’s peak output by 25bhp compared with the current model.
That should see the 2.3-ton SVR capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in about 4.5sec, ranking it alongside the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which has less power but weighs around 70kg less.
In addition, there are some further clues towards the Range Rover Sport’s updated look, which is seen sporting a new headlight unit very similar to the Velar’s.
Land Rover has so far remained tight-lipped about the car, but insiders are suggesting that its updated model could arrive later this year along with the rest of the facelifted Sport range, one year before the next-generation Cayenne is launched.
We put the 542bhp Range Rover Sport SVR through its paces on-road and on the track
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An absolute beast of a car! I
I previously rented a Range Rover sport and it was fantastic to drive! I'm looking to rent another Range Rover for a week just to see what one I will prefer. Could you have a look and let me know which one you would go for?
Will there ever be a day when
What does a smooth race track have to do with road cars? And even more so off-road vehicles?
When was the last time we saw a picture of a Land Rover product being tested in somewhere rugged? (I of course realise Land Rover is now deeply embarrassed about its off-road heritage).
eseaton wrote:
Its normally difficult for photographers to get into their secret/private off road test locations like Gaydon and Eastnor..
THe Nurburgring, as you probably know, is public
Paul73 wrote:
I live almost next door MIRA. There used to be a guy who almost lived up a tree photographing the cars there. I always used to see a BMW around with license plate 1 SPY, I think it may have been his car. Not seen it for while now though, perhaps he froze to death up a tree.
Only 567bhp?