“Bargain off-roader”: the Scarbo Vintage SV Rover with 1.115 hp!

Thomas Wachsmuth 14. February 2024 -> Cars from AZ, News vehicles, Videos

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The Scarbo Vintage SV Rover sets standards in the area of off-roaders. With a price of 1,5 million dollars it wants to be the pinnacle of luxury and performance in this segment. Inspired by classic off-road vehicles like this Suzuki Jimny, the Ford Bronco or the Jeep Wrangler, the SV Rover goes one step further. Developed by the same company that made Ken Block's "HoonipigasusThe off-roader is designed in the style of a Land Rover, but with a significantly wider body. The heart of the SV Rover is optionally a supercharged V8 mid-engine or a fully electric drive system. The V8, coupled with a Eight-speed automatic and paddle shifters, puts it in a crazy way 1.115 PS, assisted by a 65 gallon fuel tank. The electric version, equipped with one 75 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, on the other hand, “only” provides 750 kW (1.020 PS).

Scarbo Vintage SV Rover

An internal one ensures the ultimate off-road capability Push rod suspension 30 inch (0,76 m) travel front and rear, combined with a selectable Two and four wheel drive, Transfer Case with reduction and Locking differentials on both axes. And especially that Wheel/tire combination the SV Rover is impressive: 40 inches (approx. 1 m) Off-road tires on 20-inch forged wheels, hard to hide among those on display Fenders, as well as one Smart Air suspension with adjustable height control are installed. One Four-wheel steering is also part of the equipment, as well Six-piston Brembo brakes with 400 millimeter carbon ceramic discs. In the interior, the occupants can expect ultra-modern equipment with a 12,3 inch (approx. 31 cm) large digital instrument cluster and a 12,8 inch (approx. 33 cm) Infotainment system, surrounded by Alcantara and billet aluminum details.

at least $1,5 million expensive

Well-known comfort features such as a start button, a Automatic climate control, electric windows and electric locks round off the package in the style of current vehicles. Despite the focus on performance and technology, the SV Rover only offers two seats, but one right generous cargo space. Each SV Rover is made to order only, with the price for each vehicle as set by Motor Authority reported, at 1,5 million dollars lies. The XXL off-roader is part of Scarbo's exclusive product range Vintage one, which also includes the SV F1, a replica of one Formula 1 racing car the 60s for $250.000, and the SV RSR, a sports car in the style of the Porsche 911 with around 1.000 horsepower for $935.000.