The Range Rover Sport SVR proved to consumers that it could take about anything as it was tested in six different terrains to prove its complex viability. Driven by the brand's Stability Applications Leader, Darren Jones, the vehicle swerved with ease - even on the beach.
The Terrains. During a press release, the Range Rover Sport SVR terrain-sensitive traction control system named as the Terrain Response 2 was introduced. The said feature could tweak throttle input, power distribution, wheel-slip allowance, and suspension height for it to run smoothly on any given surface, as reported by Land Rover Media. To prove its viability, the vehicle was tested in six different terrains.
At first, it was driven by Jones through a Tarmac in Rockingham Race Circuit. During which, the vehicle was recorded to have a 0-62s acceleration capacity in just about 4.7s in Dynamic mode. When it was driven through grasslands at the Land Rover Experience Center east of England, it was able to accelerate at 5.5s with the same range in Grass, Gravel, Snow mode. Then, it was tested through Gravel surface at Quarry, South Wales. It was then able to reach 0-62s within 5.3s, then through snowy surfaces at the Winter Testing Facility in Sweden which elevated the acceleration time to 11.3s under the same mode. Furthermore, the vehicle also ran through mud surface at the All-Terrain testing Facility in South Wales where it was able to go from 0-62s in 6.5s under the Mud and Ruts mode while 5.5s in a sandy surface at the Pendine Sands under sand mode, reported Jalopnik.
The Specs. As reported by Motor Trend, the Land Rover Sport SVR test vehicle was installed with Michelin 275/45R21 all-season tires, was powered by a supercharged 5.0L V8 engine which could generate 550hp and 502 lb.-ft. of torque, and the said all-terrain system. The said system could automatically determine the terrain it was going to be under.
The Land Rover Sport SVR was first introduced to have a distinct Terrain Response 2 system feature which enabled the vehicle to switch modes and drive through six different terrains. In fact, the report mentioned that it may be the first time an automaker had offered to prove its performance claims in six different surfaces.
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