The Range Rover Sport SV, once a limited-edition headline act, is now sticking around for good. Following the success of the Edition One and Edition Two models, Land Rover has confirmed that the 626-horsepower SV will now be offered as a full production model, slotting in as the flagship performance version of the Range Rover Sport.
Prices start at £139,995 (around $182,000), while a new variant — the SV Black — raises the bar further with a stealthy aesthetic and even more performance. That one will set buyers back £154,975 or north of $210,000 at current exchange rates.
From Special Edition To Showroom Mainstay
Originally revealed as a limited-run performance SUV in 2023, the Range Rover Sport SV immediately made waves for its mix of brutal pace and high-end luxury. It features a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, producing 626 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque on overboost. The result is a 2.5-tonne SUV capable of launching from 0–60 mph in just 3.8 seconds — or 3.6 seconds in SV Black trim.
This makes it the fastest and most powerful Range Rover Sport ever built, and a serious rival to the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and BMW X5 M Competition.
Carbon, Ceramics, And 6D Dynamics
Beyond the headline figures, the SV boasts serious hardware. 6D Dynamics tech uses cross-linked hydraulic dampers to reduce pitch and dive under braking and acceleration — all without traditional anti-roll bars. In SV mode, the ride height drops by 15mm for a sharper stance and flatter handling.
Stopping power comes courtesy of carbon ceramic brakes, while optional 23-inch carbon wheels shave off unsprung weight. Land Rover claims they’re 41% lighter than standard alloys, improving both handling and ride comfort.
Inside, there’s no shortage of Range Rover luxury: Body & Soul seats come with built-in haptic feedback (via SUBPAC tech), high-grade leathers, and a full suite of tech and comfort features. It’s just as much a long-distance cruiser as it is a back-road bruiser.
SV Black: Murdered Out And Even Faster
For those who find the standard SV a bit too subtle, Land Rover now offers the SV Black — finished in Narvik Gloss Black with a carbon hood, black calipers, gloss black quad exhausts, and 23-inch forged wheels. Inside, buyers get Ebony Windsor leather, gloss black trim, and illuminated treadplates.
Performance gets a slight bump too: the SV Black hits 180 mph and cuts the 0–60 mph time to 3.6 seconds, thanks in part to reduced weight and aero tweaks.
Verdict
With the SV now part of the full-time lineup, Land Rover is giving more buyers access to one of its most extreme performance models to date. It’s no longer an invitation-only special — it’s a production halo car aimed at stealing market share from the ultra-premium performance SUV crowd.
It’s still a 2.5-tonne luxury tank. It’s still hilariously quick. And now, if you’ve got $200,000 burning a hole in your bank account, you can actually go and order one.
