(Keywords: 4.4T V8, hydraulic interconnected suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, 305mm wide tires)
The Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE was launched in China, with a price of 2.438 million yuan, and it was sold in limited quantities, why does the price of a Range Rover Sport exceed 2 million, which is more expensive than Range Rover. This high-performance SUV is powered by a 4.4T V8 engine and is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes, hydraulically connected suspension, 8-piston calipers, carbon fiber wheels and other supercar equipment.
Chassis suspension
Range Rover Sport SV comes with a unique 6D Dynamics suspension system, which for the first time combines hydraulic interconnect dampers, height-adjustable air springs and suspension automation. This semi-active system does not require a traditional anti-roll bar, which can significantly reduce the pitch and roll of the vehicle, and the body is as level as possible during sharp turns and acceleration, and the hydraulic interconnection system has previously appeared on McLaren's supercar, which is rare in SUV models, of course, the price of this car in China is more than 2.4 million yuan, which is close to the price of a supercar.
Compared to the standard Range Rover Sport, the SV version is 25mm taller, the geometry of the front double wishbone rear multi-link suspension remains unchanged, but a new lightweight subframe, a stiffer suspension linkage, and the entire handling system, including electronic power steering, all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, rear axle differential lock, etc., is more fun to drive than the regular Range Rover Sport.
For the first time, Range Rover Sport gets 305mm rear tyres, which are 20mm wider than the standard model, the new Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tyres offer better grip and increased roll stiffness on the rear axle. Of course, the handling can also be visualized with data, that is, the G value of lateral cornering, the SV version reaches 1.1G, which is 22% higher than the previous generation SVR, which is comparable to a sports sports car, and the higher the G value, the faster the vehicle can corner, reflecting the vehicle's cornering ability.
8-piston carbon-ceramic brakes
Of course, for a huge SUV, too fast is not a good thing, just like the recent accident of an electric car brand on the track, fast acceleration and high weight mean increased pressure on the brakes, this is the time to upgrade the braking system, Land Rover offers two types of brake discs, including alloy and optional carbon-ceramic brakes. CCB carbon-ceramic brakes are also used for the first time on a Range Rover, providing more braking power than metal discs, while being resistant to high temperatures and reducing thermal attenuation, with four carbon-ceramic brakes directly reducing unsprung mass by 34kg.
Both discs are mated to the 8-piston Brembo Octyma front caliper, which refreshes the size of Land Rover's calipers and features a unique cross-shaped piston arrangement for improved braking efficiency, and the calipers are available in yellow, red, carbon bronze and black, depending on the paint of the car.
THE PRACTICALITY OF THE 2024 RANGE ROVER SPORT SV EDITION ONE
First acceleration
Land Rover did not choose the old supercharged engine, but cooperated with BMW, directly using the 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engine from BMW, its power reached 635 hp, peak torque of 750Nm, from 1800 rpm, continued to 5855 rpm, low torque is abundant, high revs are also powerful, 60 hp more than the old SVR's 5.0L supercharged V8, 0-96 km/h acceleration time is 3.6 seconds, the speed is electronically limited to 290 km/ H, the speed can be close to 300km/h Land Rover is not common, and at the same time, the carbon emission is lower than the old model, and it has successfully entered the country.
Second, control
For SUVs, the improvement control is simple and direct, that is, weight reduction, in order to further reduce the unsprung mass, users can choose 23-inch carbon fiber wheels, this is the first time the Land Rover brand uses carbon fiber wheels, compared with alloy materials, split five-spoke wheels each weight reduction is close to 9 kg, the overall weight reduction is 35.6 kg, while reducing the weight to ensure the rigidity of the wheel, of course, the disadvantage is that if the later use is scratched, it can only be replaced and not repaired, which is very valuable.
The SV version also has a carbon fibre bonnet, which reduces the weight of the front end and reduces cornering push, and the SV version comes with a track-oriented SV driving mode, which activates the TracDSC stability control program, which allows users to feel the original mechanical charm when driving on the track.
Third ride
After the subframe change, the wheelbase of the whole car has changed slightly, but the interior seating space is close to the standard version, the main changes are in the interior configuration, the front row is equipped with SV satin carbon fiber backing, with integrated headrests and SV illuminated badges, the rear occupants can clearly see the carbon fiber texture, and Land Rover also uses translucent paddle shifters for the first time, located at the rear of the steering wheel, with a luminous design on the edges.
The Meridian Signature has 13 more speakers than the standard model, with 1430w of power for an immersive listening experience, and the SV version is also equipped with the Body and Soul Seat, which allows passengers in the front seats to feel the sound, and the seat acts as a medium to transmit the sound.
Car selection detective point of view: Range Rover Sport SV uses a lot of technology from sports cars, including carbon ceramic brakes, hydraulic interconnection suspension, 8-piston calipers, carbon fiber wheels, etc., most of which appeared for the first time on the Land Rover brand, but the disadvantage is that such equipment is slightly inconsistent with the SUV, the price is too high, and the carbon fiber maintenance cost of the whole car is amazing.