It’s no secret that Land Rover’s skunkworks division
is working on the Range Rover Velar SVR – the 5.0 litre super SUV has been
spotted multiple times since April 2017, and the latest set of spy photos reveal just a tad more details from before.
To start, the front apron now features larger air
intakes for improved cooling performance, and the blacked-out mesh-type
radiator grille stays true to SVR traditions. Other sporty assortments come in
the form of huge alloy wheels, beefier brakes and SVR-specific styling tweaks.
Besides that, little about the SUV is known.
However, the high-performance Velar has been earmarked to receive the brand’s
ubiquitous supercharged 5.0 litre V8, which produces up to 567 hp and 700 Nm in
the Jaguar F-Type SVR. Expect the Velar SVR to make close to those figures as
well.
As for its rivals, the Velar SVR’s closest
competitors would be the F-Pace SVR, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, as well as the
upcoming Mercedes-AMG GLE 63, BMW X5 M and Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Expect
the Velar SVR to pack some serious hardware for off-roading ability, courtesy
of a special all-wheel drive system with Terrain Response, hooked to an
eight-speed automatic transmission.
