Four days after the Indian-owned SUV maker secured a $400 million loan from the European Investment Bank to “invest in new greener technology to lower emissions during vehicle production and driving,” Land Rover journeys to New York City to reveal that it’s sticking a monster motor in its Range Rover Sport Supercharged. The new, Jag-sourced 5.0-liter force-fed lump stumps-up 510 hp and 461 lb·ft of torque, up from 390 hp and 410 lb·ft of twist. That’s enough shove to fling the 5670 lb beast from zero to sixty in a claimed 5.9 seconds. Let’s hope those big ass Brembo brakes are up to snuff (so to speak). The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport’s cabins receive a few upgrades here and there (no I can’t be any more vague), maintaining the SUVs hold on “the world’s most imperious driving position” title. Saying that, I’m not convinced two mouse warts on the steering wheel (in addition to the one between the seats) is such a great idea. We’ll have a review as soon as we get our audience with the Queen’s favorite mobile throne. Meanwhile, the best sign that Indian ownership may rescue Land Rover: their clean, functional and attractive website. But does Landie really have a “Muddy Buddy” event? How . . . Spongebob.
The only thing “green” about a modern Land Rover is the bundles of cash stashed in various compartments.
The only thing “green” about a modern Land Rover
or…the wads of cash you spend on your innumerable trips to the dealer.
I only see the green envy in other owners while I past them in my new Range Rover.
I’d put CNG on it, with some near carbon fiber tanks, have 480 HP (still great) and call it a day.
And I’d be green without having to buy a lame ass Prius =)
RF:
There’s no way that thing has a curb weight of 6890 lbs. That might be the GVWR, but my (much larger) Navigator doesn’t even weigh 6000 lbs unladen.
I think that new motor probably features the new gen TVS blower, which should be much quieter than the dentist drill on steroids sound of the old Eaton blown 4.2.
doctorV8:
My bad (obviously). Text amended.
I only see the green envy in other owners while I past them in my new Range Rover.
And that’s cool. It’s an interesting, luxurious car. But it’s not green.
Or, if you order one in green …