Range Rover Long Wheelbase Spy Photos Hint at High-Performance SVR Model
Is Jaguar Land Rover‘s Special Vehicle Operations division preparing a high-performance Range Rover LWB model?
The British automaker has been spied testing a Range Rover long-wheelbase model sporting a quad-exhaust setup, hinting that the company is squeezing its 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine under the hood packing 550 hp.
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The Range Rover Sport SVR is billed as the most powerful Land Rover ever and is capable of going 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds. Naturally the Range Rover LWB will be a tad slower but considering the growth in the performance SUV market, a Range Rover LWB SVR would be an enticing proposition for shoppers.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Time for the Escalade V-Sport to come out after that if Cadillac wants it to be the top luxury SUV in the class.