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Range Rover Sport SV Edition One with BMW engine

June 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Land Rover has introduced the BMW-powered Range Rover Sport SV. The British answer to the Cayenne and other SUVs brings a recognizable body design but with slightly different bumpers, larger air vents and a few carbon details.

Range Rover Sport SV is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, until now Range Rover used a 5.0L V8 engine with 575 hp (423 kW). The new engine is powerful enough to push the car to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

At Range Rover, they’ve worked hard on the suspension and brakes that need to cope with the performance of the SV, so for the first time potential buyers have also prepared optional carbon-ceramic brakes behind (optional) ultralight 23-inch carbon rims. There is also a limited rear differential lock, but also the best control system ever installed in a Range Rover model. Range Rover points out that the Sport SV is 70 kg lighter than the standard version. It should also be noted that the floor is 25 millimeters closer to the ground.

Inside, the cabin is lined with the highest quality materials. For a better atmosphere, there is also a new 1,430-watt Meridian Signature audio system with 29 speakers and front heated/cooled seats with a massage function.

When it comes to price, the Range Rover Sport SV, which will be offered in the first year as Edition One, will cost around 140,000 euros. Also, the company pointed out that customers will be able to customize their cars with numerous options.

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Range Rover Sport SV Edition One with BMW engine

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Jaguar Land Rover has a new logo

June 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Jaguar Land Rover has a new logo. It is a new corporate identity according to which the legendary Land Rover models move into brands under the new JLR “umbrella”, on the same basis as Jaguar.

The change was announced in mid-April and was unveiled as part of JLR’s $18.6 billion Reimagine strategy. Given that amount, it’s clear that JLR is doing much bigger things than a simple logo change. Manufacturing facilities are being upgraded and overhauled for the electric future, and the manufacturer has plans to move quickly in that direction. Details are already known about JLR’s next-generation ELR platform for electric SUVs, which will be used by the electric Range Rover planned for 2025. From Jaguar’s side of the fence, a new JEA platform is coming for three new electric cars, including a four-door GT that will have more power than any Jaguar production model in history.

Now, the new logo is here. The first to be unified instead of being run separately for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. However, it will not appear on cars, just as the Stellantis logo does not appear on Opel, Peugeot and Citroen cars. Defender, Discovery and Range Rover are branded as brands, but that doesn’t mean JLR is abandoning Land Rover’s 75-year history. The SUVs will continue to carry the Land Rover badges and the name will remain a heritage marker for the company. Executives envision JLR as the brand house for distinctive British luxury cars.

Source: Jaguar

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BMW delivered the first 3.0 CSL

June 2, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the end of last year, in honor of the 50th anniversary, BMW presented the most powerful model from the BMW M division, the BMW 3.0 CSL. It is based on the M4 CSL version, and the Bavarian-based company has stated that it will produce only 50 examples. Now, the first copy has reached its owner.

Under the hood is a 3.0 L inline-six engine with 560 hp (412 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

BMW 3.0 CSL is equipped with yellow LED laser lights, body made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), rear wing and the lettering on the roof, forged lightweight crankshaft, 3D printed cylinder head core, specially designed oil supply and cooling system , adaptive dampers, variable-ratio electric power steering and carbon-ceramic brakes. It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ center-locking wheels wrapped in specially developed Michelin tires.

This car is a reminder of the legendary model 3.0 CSL (E9), whose racing edition (Batmobile) dominated the racetracks around the world in the 70s. It has an extended body in the distinctive colors of the M division and with several details reminiscent of the original racing 3.0 CSL (Competition Sport Lightweight).

When it comes to price, some information says that the new BMW 3.0 CSL will cost €750,000.

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