Colossus1 wrote:

Canary wrote:

The V8 roar is plenty noise and extremely satisfying at all speeds and coasts like an angel on the motorway 9 hours at a time, plus rear seat entertainment is not available with the SVR and is a great diversion when swapping driving with the Mrs.

How does the noise compare with your earlier models? I know the new SVRs are quieter due to the particulate filter but wondered whether there was a similar effect on the new S/C V8? My current '13 plate S/C V8 sounds fabulous and is pitched perfectly for the sort of car it is, wouldn't want that to be toned down significantly with the PF that will now be installed.

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RRSTDV8 wrote:

Colossus1 wrote:

If you want to have sports car handling, drive a sports car.

Or get an SVR by all accounts!

This is my point, I have a sports car and want my Range Rover to do what Range Rovers do best,

If you think the SCV8 is "a bit soft" then don't try a real Range Rover. The rolly polly nature will make you sea sick.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

RRSTDV8 wrote:

Colossus1 wrote:

Even in Dynamic mode at the legal limit on a twisty A road the S/C V8 starts to get untidy and body control is not great. Yes it can go round at that speed and above but the point is that it is not a very stable when doing so and as such a better resolved suspension would make the corners a better experience. It sounds like the SVR offers that but with the compromise of a much firmer ride.

It's a tall 2.5t SUV with long travel suspension designed to allow it to be hugely capable off road. It's always going to be a compromise on road.

If you want to have sports car handling, drive a sports car.

Steering response can be markedly affected by tyre choice. Same car with different tyres can feel very different with one being responsive, the other not. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

True, but for the L494 it’s not enough, it’s the suspension.
Tires and pressures are my 1st tool to adjust the balance of my cars.
I had 3 L494 and I was wondering why the P400e was more responsive and direct without having the real dynamic response.
The answer from my garage, the P400e have the same suspension bushes and setup as the SVR, to compensate the extra weight for the body roll of the high positioned batteries in the boot.

So, if I could choose, I would like my P525 combined with the p400e suspension, it was as comfortable and direct at any speed. 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-8/22
2020 RR VOGUE D300, EIGER GREY 9/22-7/24
2025 RR P550e, CHARENTE GREY 8/24-

RRSTDV8 wrote:

One wonders where in the UK you're driving these things that you're finding them "too soft when pressing on". On 55-profile AT tyres with TR in dynamic mode and the 'box in S, my old SDV6 can cover ground at a silly rate and do a decent job of taking corners at speeds that, frankly, are criminal and would quite probably be fatal if it goes awry. How much more cornering speed do you need? I can see the attraction of the shove in the back, especially passing dawdling traffic, but as someone who spends a lot of time travelling quickly on A and B roads, I'm not sure how much more cornering speed one would need.