MOST POWERFUL RR EVER...

THE MOST powerful production Range Rover ever built made its debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show. The SVAutobiography adds even more luxury, too.

Exclusively crafted at Special Vehicle Operations’ (SVO) Technical Centre in the UK, it features unique exterior design enhancements, an exclusive premium leather interior with unique trim finishes and the option of a 542bhp 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine for the first time.

As a result, the SVAutobiography is the most luxurious and powerful series- production Range Rover in the model’s successful 45-year history.

John Edwards, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, said: “Range Rover originally defined the luxury SUV segment and the new SVAutobiography, developed by Special Vehicle Operations, takes Range Rover to another level of comfort, craftsmanship and refinement.”

Available in standard and long wheelbase derivatives, customers can also specify a unique duo-tone body colour option, with a combination of Santorini Black upper body and nine colour choices for the lower body.

The 2016 model year vehicle is distinguished with new Range Rover bonnet lettering and the tailgate is adorned with the new SVAutobiography badging. The unique front grille is finished in distinctive Graphite Atlas and polished chrome.

On the most powerful 542bhp supercharged V8 version, quad tailpipes subtly hint at the huge reserves of power available.

The sensational all-aluminium V8 supercharged engine produces 502lb ft of torque, delivered via a smooth ZF eightspeed automatic transmission.

Alongside the V8 supercharged engine, SVAutobiography customers can choose from the SDV6 Hybrid and SDV8 powertrain derivatives. The SDV8 is now offered with advanced stop-start technology, delivering 33.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 219g/km.

Priced from £148,900, the Range Rover SVAutobiography will be on sale from summer 2015. The updated Range Rover 2016 Model Year line-up will also be on sale this summer priced from £74,950.