THE SPILLWAY CHALLENGE

In 2022, Range Rover Sport and stunt driver Jessica Hawkins conquered Iceland’s volcanic landscape, scaling rock cliffs, flooded tunnels and a previously unattempted climb up the Karahnjukar Dam, fighting against tons of rushing water†,^.

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Range Rover Sport crossing water on the test road in forest area

THE CANYON

The challenge began on the unforgiving and dangerous terrain of the valley floor, powering through a flooded riverbed and driving through the concrete tunnels of the dam.

 

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THE ASCENT

After emerging from the flooded tunnels, Hawkins fearlessly climbed the steep incline and loose stones of the dam wall to reach the spillway.

 

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Range Rover Sports defied a torrent of water

THE FINAL CLIMB

The final step was a gruelling climb up a 633 ft dam spillway against a torrent of water flowing at 750 tons per minute, avoiding a perilous 295 ft drop in a world-first demonstration of dynamic capability.

 

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VEHICLE AND FEATURES

The daring drive was completed with the assistance of the Stormer Handling pack, a suite of chassis control features for improved handling, maneuverability, stability and agility. Vehicle was fitted with a roll cage. 

 

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PAST CHALLENGES

The spillway was just the latest in a series of trials Range Rover Sport has faced to showcase that it is engineered to face every challenge.

DRAGON CHALLENGE, CHINA

Ranger Rover Sport was the first SUV to reach Heaven’s Gate in 2018, conquering one of the world’s most challenging roads, the legendary 7 miles Tianmen Mountain Road with a dizzying 99 turns, before tackling the epic climb up a 45-degree, 999-step staircase†,^.

 

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Ranger Rover Sport was the first SUV to reach Heaven’s Gate in 2018, conquering one of the world’s most challenging roads, the legendary 7 miles Tianmen Mountain Road with a dizzying 99 turns, before tackling the epic climb up a 45-degree, 999-step staircase†,^.

 

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VEHICLE AND FEATURES

This ascent was made possible by Terrain Response 2, which automatically adjusts transmission, suspension and traction settings for maximum drivability. This was used in Dynamic Mode for the mountain road.

 

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This ascent was made possible by Terrain Response 2, which automatically adjusts transmission, suspension and traction settings for maximum drivability. This was used in Dynamic Mode for the mountain road.

 

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EMPTY QUARTER, UAE

In 2013, Range Rover Sport endured one of the harshest and most challenging environments, crossing the world’s second largest desert in a record time of 10 hours and 22 minutes. The vehicle drove from dawn to dusk, traveling 527 miles in extreme temperatures exceeding 122 °F†,^.

 

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In 2013, Range Rover Sport endured one of the harshest and most challenging environments, crossing the world’s second largest desert in a record time of 10 hours and 22 minutes. The vehicle drove from dawn to dusk, traveling 527 miles in extreme temperatures exceeding 122 °F†,^.

 

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VEHICLE AND FEATURES

Range Rover Sport vehicle's 4-corner air suspension and exceptional wheel articulation conquered the punishing desert drive, with only the addition of an underbody protection plate.

 

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Range Rover Sport vehicle's 4-corner air suspension and exceptional wheel articulation conquered the punishing desert drive, with only the addition of an underbody protection plate.

 

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EXPLORE RANGE ROVER SPORT

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RANGE ROVER CHAPTERS

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DISCLAIMERS1-32

 

Professional drivers on closed courses. Do not attempt.

^Vehicles modified to include challenge related and / or include optional equipment.