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tomthespark2011

Member Since: 03 May 2025
Location: london
Posts: 8

Towing capacities on the SVR vs standard

Hey fellas,

So was looking at the towing limits for my 2017 5.0 SVR and its listed as having a max tow of 3.1 tonnes. Why?

What is it about the SVR that reduces the tow?
The engine is way more than powerful enough, so it isnt that, which means it must be a restriction due to either wheels, transmission or drivetrain, but what exactly?

Im curious to know as there isnt a very definitive answer.

cheers fellas

2nd Jul 2025 10:25am

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 8055

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

It could also be something to do with mounting points as the exhaust is different. I'm just speculating though.....

2nd Jul 2025 2:52pm

MPx

Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: South Somerset
Posts: 627

2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Waitomo Grey

Agree its odd and have no idea why. I did notice before I bought it, but I don't usually tow near the limit so not a prob for me. I do tow up to maybe 2.8 tons and its fine - but you need to get the nose weight right. Had an Alpine tractor on a big car trailer today (just over 2.5 all in). Was all good - unlike last Thursday when I delivered the thing the other way and didn't get enough nose weight. Terrible shunting! Mike - MPx

2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...)
2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021)
2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017)
2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012)

2nd Jul 2025 3:41pm

fisha

Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1510

2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aruba

Could it be the alloys ? If they are a lighter weight or something special which have a lower load rating than the standard? V8 or else ...

2nd Jul 2025 9:59pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 04 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16369

2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Are you referring to an SVR Sport? Or a FFRR SVAutobiography?

2nd Jul 2025 10:52pm

tomthespark2011

Member Since: 03 May 2025
Location: london
Posts: 8

its the FFRR SVR.

I just find it odd thats all. I towed a Ifor Tri-axle the other day and it pulls it with complete ease.

7th Jul 2025 7:21am

MPx

Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: South Somerset
Posts: 627

Re: Towing capacities on the SVR vs standard

tomthespark2011 wrote:

its the FFRR SVR.

[pedant mode]
The SVR is a version of the Sport. The FF version is the SVAD (SVAutobiography Dynamic)
[/pedant mode]

I agree tho, it tows brilliantly and it seems very odd to have a reduced towing capacity as its obviously a supremely capable car with the necessay power, traction and braking. Might be to do with the forces being put through the towbar and the chassis fixings but hard to see why they'd be different on an SVAD - but more likely a weight thing on the shocks/springs/airbags as the suspension is set up differently?? Mike - MPx

2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...)
2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021)
2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017)
2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012)

7th Jul 2025 7:56am

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