Land Rover's fastest SUV, the "Range Rover Sport."New York Motor Show debuted at the New York Motor Show. The new model, a full model change, has gained attention for adopting an all-aluminum frame, inherited from the "Range Rover," Land Rover's most luxurious model.Range Roverframe, inherited from the "Range Rover," Land Rover's most luxurious model.

This Range Rover Sport raced against the "Spitfire," an aircraft often called the fighter that saved Britain during World War II.

The venue was the Goodwood Aerodrome in Sussex, England. This clash of old and new British engineering marked the opening event of the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, and also served as the dynamic debut of the Range Rover Sport in Britain.




The course was a simple out-and-back straight on uneven grass. For the Range Rover Sport, this course with unstable grip was a perfect opportunity to showcase its off-road capabilities. The Spitfire, on the other hand, would take off midway through the course, loop in the air, and pass the finish line while still airborne.



While the outcome of the showdown can be seen in the video at the end of the page, here's a brief introduction to the specifications of the two aircraft used.



First, the latest Range Rover Sport. This is the top-of-the-line model, equipped with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine, originally from Jaguar, producing a maximum output of 510 ps. Despite the unstable footing, it recorded speeds of around 210 km/h and successfully executed a swift U-turn by leveraging its superior four-wheel control system.



The Supermarine "Spitfire" is a two-seat version of the "Mk.9" model, designated "TR9," and dates from 1945. Its engine is the Rolls-Royce Merlin 66, a 27-liter V12 with a two-stage supercharger. It is estimated to produce around 1,720 ps at altitudes above 3,000 meters and approximately 1,315 ps during takeoff.