The most luxurious , exclusive and powerful production Range Rover ever launched has broken cover in New York – with a £150,000 price tag to match . From the company that is providing most of the villains ’ cars in the new 007 movie ‘ SPECTRE ’ , the new flagship 4X4 has been specially engineered at Jaguar Land Rover ’ s ( JLR ) new elite Special Vehicle Operations unit . It was unveiled today at the New York International Motor Show in the US - one of the company ’ s biggest export markets . Scroll down for video . The luxurious , exclusive and powerful Range Rover SVAutobiography has broken cover in New York , and comes with a £150,000 price tag . The SVAutobiography is designed to take the Range Rover to ‘ another level of comfort , craftsmanship and refinement ’ , coming with luxurious seating and a chiller compartment . The ‘ special ops ’ arm of JLR has fitted the Range Rover SVAutobiography with a powerful supercharged 5-litre V8 engine which develops a staggering 539bhp of pulling-power – equivalent to five Ford Fiestas . It is the sort of power normally found in an Italian supercar - and gives the off-roader a top speed of around 150mph . But JLR stress that it isn ’ t just about performance on and off-road . The SVAutobiography is designed to take the Range Rover to ‘ another level of comfort , craftsmanship and refinement ’ . A spokesman said : 'The SVAutobiography is the most luxurious and powerful series-production Range Rover in the model ’ s successful 45-year history. ’ The unique front grille is finished in distinctive Graphite Atlas and polished chrome . Passengers in the back can relax in luxurious seating complete with a chiller compartment and powered deployable tables . Stowed in the boot and hand-crafted from Windsor leather , two seats can be deployed to provide comfortable chairs on the tailgate . Solid aluminium coat hooks are incorporated into the rear pillars while , on the floor , aluminium seat rail finishers and deep twist pile mohair carpet mats add to the luxurious feel . John Edwards , managing director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations , said : ‘ Range Rover originally defined the luxury SUV segment and the new SVAutobiography , developed by Special Vehicle Operations , takes Range Rover to another level of comfort , craftsmanship and refinement . ' The car also has what Jaguar Land Rover is calling ‘ event seating ’ . Stowed in the boot and hand-crafted from Windsor leather , the two seats can be deployed to provide comfortable chairs for adults who want to sit on the tailgate . A spokesman for JLR ’ s Special Vehicle Operations division said : 'For the first time on a Range Rover , customers of the 2016 Model Year SVAutobiography are able to specify a unique duo-tone body colour option . 'The combination of Santorini Black upper body and nine colour choices for the lower body create true distinction and individualism . Finishing touc : The detailing continues to both the front and rear centre consoles , with distinctive materials for cup holders and socket covers . Distinctive : The new flagship 4X4 has been specially engineered at Jaguar Land Rover ’ s new elite Special Vehicle Operations unit . ‘ Much of the driver ’ s switchgear , including the start-stop surround and rotary controls , are machined from solid aluminium with beautiful knurled details , as are the foot pedals . This detailing continues to both the front and rear centre consoles , with distinctive materials for the cup holder and socket covers . 'New armrest adjusters not only bring a similar level of machined detail , but also make them even easier to use. ’ A leather-covered handbook and polished ‘ Autobiography ’ key fob with knurled finish add finishing touches . Prices for the Range Rover SVAutobiography start at £148,900 – or twice the cost of an entry-level Range Rover and around the same price as the long-awaited Bentley Bentayga 4X4 , which goes on sale next year . Gerry McGovern , Land Rover ’ s design director and chief creative officer , added : ‘ With the SVAutobiography we have taken the opportunity to optimise the Range Rover ’ s luxury execution and precision while delivering beautiful detailing that considerably enhances the customer ’ s experience of our flagship vehicle . ’
Range Rover have launched their most luxurious , exclusive and powerful production vehicle in their history . The SVAutobiography costs £150,000 and comes with tailgate chairs , deep-pile carpet and a 150mph top speed . The 4X4 - which has a 5-litre JLR ’ s Special Vehicle Operations engine- was unveiled today at the New York International Motor Show .