Recently, the Goodwood Festival of Speed allowed attendees to witness the impressive performance of the latest Range Rover Sport SV. While the vehicle had made its debut online earlier this year, few had the opportunity to see it in person or hear its powerful engine.
Prior to the festival, Land Rover granted access to a limited edition variant of their sportiest model, called the Edition One, in Malibu. This exclusive vehicle is specifically designed for the brand’s most loyal customers and requires an invitation to purchase. Deliveries will begin in early 2023.
The Edition One shares the same mechanical specifications as the standard SV model. It features a 626-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter BMW-sourced V8 engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The SUV retains its all-wheel-drive system and multiple drive modes. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph, numbers that were typically reserved for supercars in the past.
The SV offers optional 23-inch carbon fiber wheels, which reduce weight by 78 pounds in total. It also provides massive carbon-ceramic brakes, weighing 75 pounds less than traditional steel brakes. Additionally, the vehicle features 6D Dynamics air suspension with hydraulically-linked air struts that can control pitch and roll without the need for anti-roll bars.
Inside the SV, Land Rover introduces the new body and soul seat. It utilizes four transducers aligned in the backrest to produce synchronized vibrations, allowing the driver and front passenger to feel the music they are listening to – a unique feature in any Range Rover vehicle.
In addition to distinct badging on both the exterior and interior, the SV Edition One is available in a unique matte Carbon Bronze color. This exclusive color option costs an additional $10,150 and will only be offered on 215 out of the planned 675 production units worldwide.
It’s important to note that the Edition One is only available through an invitation process, and all 675 units have already been sold. Although pricing for the U.S. market has not been officially announced, it is estimated to start at around $180,000. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2023.