Rumors circulating around the European auto industry indicate that one of them is likely to be a performance-oriented version of the popular Range Rover Evoque.
For use in the Evoque the all-aluminum V6 mill is expected to churn out anywhere between 340 and 360 horsepower and generate approximately 330 lb-ft. of torque. The Evoque is currently rated at 240 horsepower so a 100-horsepower bump will make a very noticeable difference.
The 3.0-liter six-cylinder will likely be bolted to an eight-speed ZF transmission, a unit that is currently found in the Jaguar lineup.
With a sportier engine comes a sportier handling, and Land Rover engineers will undoubtedly make several tweaks to the chassis, the suspension, the brakes and the steering. The SUV will also boast more aggressive styling and a lower ride height.
While Land Rover has not confirmed this, sources indicate that both two- and four-door variants of the Evoque R will be offered.
The performance-oriented Evoque's launch is at least a year and a half away.
