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Description
The British Range Rover was launched in June of 1970 as go-anywhere wagon powered by a Buick-designed V8. It was introduced to North America for 1987, priced at about $35,000, and gained status as the ride of choice for Hollywood stars. The Range Rover was stretched by eight inches for 2003 and was significantly updated for 2007 with two engine choices: a 305-horsepower 4.4-liter V8; and an optional 400-horsepower supercharged 4.2-liter V8. Both powerplants were replaced for 2010 with a base 375-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and an optional supercharged version with 510 horses. The Range Rover was completely redesigned for 2013,but its engine selection remained unchanged.