Range Rover SV Coupe - 2-door SUV priced at the same price as Rolls-Royce

After rumors earlier this year, Land Rover officially unveiled the Range Rover SV Coupe at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. This is a 2-door variant of the Range Rover, born to honor the company's 2-door SUV of the 70s of the last century.

The Range Rover SV Coupe is developed and built by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), limited to 999 units worldwide. All exterior modifications are hand-assembled by engineers.

The first design change that can be mentioned is the front bumper and the air vent behind the front wheel wells. The B-pillars and C-pillars are painted black, combined with the roofline that gradually tapers towards the rear, creating a sporty overall look.

Air suspension is standard, 7.6mm lower than the Range Rover. The driver can adjust the height depending on the terrain using a button in the cockpit. Wheel sizes range from 21 to 23 inches.

Compared to the standard Range Rover, the SV Coupe's ground clearance is 8mm lower, but the Land Rover bloodline is not lost. The car can still wade through 900mm of water and has a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. In addition to a 4-wheel drive system with terrain selection and rear differential lock.

The car is equipped with a 5.0L V8 turbocharged engine, producing 557 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, making the SV Coupe the fastest Range Rover ever, not counting the Evoque, Sport and Velar lines. Acceleration time 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds, maximum speed 265 km/h.

The interior is not much different from the standard Range Rover, still the InControl Touch Pro Duo system with 2 touch screens, information display on the windshield and Meridian 23-speaker sound system. The wood paneling material is called Nautica, a combination of walnut and sycamore.

The seats are covered in premium leather with diamond stitching. Each car is handcrafted to the customer’s wishes. The rear seat layout remains 2-seater to make room for the armrest and air conditioning system.

The British car company offers 100 color options, with contrast stitching, embroidered headrests, door handles, and metallic panels. The Range Rover SV Coupe is expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2018 with a starting price of 333,000 USD in the UK market, and 296,000 USD in the US market.