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[ The CAR ]
999 EXAMPLES and
NO MORE
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An gem of engineering and craftsmanship destined for a few fortunate collectors. The Range Rover SV CoupĂŠ us crafted by a special division that creates bespoke cars for the most discerning clients by Diego Tamone
A full-size SUV with a sleek, sporty two-door silhouette: a radical design that also brilliantly references Range Rover tradition. The liquid metal paintwork finishes add an extra-special flourish, too
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[ The CAR ]
A
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ristotle Onassis, a man who knew a thing or two
The year just ended brought the debut of the Range Rover SV
about liquidity, once remarked that anyone that says
Coupé. A revolutionary vehicle because it brilliantly answers
money can buy you anything has never had any. A
the abovementioned thorny question with a resounding yes
surprising and even controversial statement that was probably
by borrowing the whole idea of the limited edition from other
also a bit ahead of its time but equally probably not so out
more established areas of the luxury sector such as haute
of place today. In this nouveau riche and rather tasteless era
horlogerie. In the Range Cover SV Coupé’s case the limited
of ours, the whole concept of exclusivity has taken a bit of a
edition runs to a mere 999 examples. That is something
knock. So is it still possible to find something that even money
of an unusual feat in the car sector particularly for a SUV.
cannot buy? That’s a question they must ask themselves a
Courageous but also bang on the money. It goes without saying
lot in Range Rover which has always produced truly unique
that for this very special occasion, Range Rover pulled out
vehicles. Unique because they are conceived with the idea of
all the stops to showcase and make absolutely tangible the
bringing a superior kind of luxury and distinction to the lush
uniqueness of the SV Coupé. The design, just for starters, gives
green and mud of the British countryside that somehow fits in.
a whole new take to the full-size SUV format, producing an
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[ The CAR ]
A walnut and sycamore nautical veneer and semi-aniline leather in contrasting colours trim the cabin which has four individual seats (previous page) separated by a single central console
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unusual (albeit electric) two-door version and clothing it in coupé
“liquid metal” paintwork, a cabin trimmed in semi-aniline leather
line. It also opted for absolutely manual assembly and craftsmanship.
(sourced at a tannery founded in 1905) with contrasting front and
Last but very far from least, it put the Range Rover SV Coupé in the
rear seat colours, 23” wheel rims, and nautical veneers featuring
very special hands of its Special Vehicle Operation division which
walnut and sycamore. Engine and transmission-wise, there is a 565
specialises in making customers’ bespoke wishes come true. And
bhp supercharged petrol 5-litre V8 that unleashes 700 Nm of torque
how. Because even though the standard Range Rover SV Coupé is
and is coupled with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. It is also
by far the most luxurious Range Rover ever built, it raises the term
the only option on the menu but probably for the very good reason
“bespoke” to new heights. Even the standard version includes new
that it is the very best that money can buy. www.landrover.com