Jaguar Land Rover is like the sleeping giant. Finally, its been awoken after years of being completely dormant. But it's not rising for the day nice and easily. It's exploding out of the gate.
It's a lot like Mount St. Helens.
Just think of all the amazing products it has dropped recently:
- Jaguar XJ
- Jaguar F-Type
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Land Rover Range Rover (the flagship)
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Talk about an exciting time to be at a freshly recharged automaker.
And although idiot journalists can make sense of a Cadillac CTS-V station wagon while an X5/6M is "ridiculous," it appears that Range Rover is going to be going for the gold with a Sport RS version.
I think that's brilliant for several reasons:
1) One of my favorite products ever is the BMW X5/6M. Another hot competitor to it would be a welcome addition to the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG.
2) People will eat these things up. I'd wager Range Rover plays it safe with an extremely limited run and they will be cherished.
3) I have yet to see an Overfinch stateside. This may be as close as you get — assuming Range Rover makes the RS a reality and ships it across the Atlantic.
4) Why not?
Oh, and remember that video featuring the BMW i8 undergoing developmental testing on the 'Ring? If my eyes served me correctly, it looks like the Range Rover Sport RS was readying to overtake the i8. Remember, the i8 is suppose to perform like an M3...
...The ride height also lower than the standard Range Rover Sport’s, suggesting firmer, tuned suspension. Black 21-inch alloy wheels finish off the extensive makeover.
Under the bonnet is the same 5.0-litre supercharged V8 as the standard car, but with a higher power output. We expect it to match the Jaguar XK-RS, with 542bhp and a massive 680Nm of torque sent to all four tyres. This means the Range Rover Sport RS could cover 0-62mph in around 4.8 seconds...
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