Never has the 5.0-liter V8 sounded better.

Let’s start this article with a question for you, dear reader. Is there a way to not throttle your car on an empty stretch of straight highway? This is the AutoTopNL video, but instead of a supercar it’s an SUV. Bummer.

It’s actually not a problem. Because we are dealing with a Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography It boasts a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 550 horsepower (410 kW) under the hood. This people-mover is available in stock trim Take it seriously The car can reach 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, and then accelerate to 174 mph. This is not a stock Velar. It’s tuned by Manhart, so it can produce 600 horsepower (447 kW). The exhaust has been gloriously upgraded to give off a V8 concert. We covered Manhart’s transformation to the Velar We were able to see the exhaust in action in 2020.

These changes are more than an aural effect. The Range Rover easily surpasses its top speed of 170-mph with a serene stretch of autobahn in front. This translates into 274 km/h, as seen on the speedometer. The driver then lifts the car to avoid hitting another slower car. With the SUV reaching an aerodynamic speed limit at 296 km/h (184 mph), the second run is no different. This is a great speed for any vehicle, even one that’s used to transport people and their belongings from one place to another.

The video ends with Manhart’s favorite pastime, which is to emphasize Manhart’s exhaust upgrades. The Range Rover is passing under a bridge. The driver opens all the taps and the windows are down. The walls are echoed by a loud V8 sound, and then all is right in the world. We will miss the sound of electric power.