It’s been a while since we last heard from Swiss tuner Mansory->ke3403. So we were admittedly caught by surprise when the tuner sent us details of its new aftermarket program. We’ve gotten used to Mansory building insane-looking kits for supercars->ke177 we forgot that it's equally adept in dressing up SUVs->ke145 like the Range Rover Sport->ke4087.

The tuner's program for the Range Rover Sport is typical Mansory. It's got a comprehensive mix of aerodynamic and performance upgrades for a wide range of Range Rover models, including the Sport and the Vogue.

You only need to look at the photos to see how different the Range looks. It didn't satisfied our overwhelming seal of approval, but some of us do think that it's an acquired taste, which really is what Mansory is all about.

But we can't argue about the engine upgrade on the Range Rover Sport, which includes a pulley kit used in addition to the famed Mansory engine control unit. Mansory's got the pulse of every mechanical program it does and this one for the Range is no different.

Kind of makes up for that over-the-top look of the British luxury SUV.

Click past the jump to read more about Mansory's program for the Range Rover Sport

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport by Mansory

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport by Mansory
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 612
  • Torque: 590
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Range Rover Sport by Mansory In Detail

We like the whole program as a whole, but we would've liked it even more if Mansory had toned down on the aerodynamic components just a little bit. The lower bumper, in particular, looks too aggressive for a luxurious SUV like the Range Rover Sport. Maybe it can work on the Evoque to a lesser degree, just not too much on the Range.

The rear section looks a lot better because Mansory didn't do too much to it other than slap on a roof spoiler, a tweaked bumper, and a more aggressive diffuser. These are subtle changes that make an impact as a whole.

The carbon fiber additions are a nice touch, even if they're mostly relegated to parts of the car largely unseen by the public. Still, it adds a splash of luxury that fits right into the Range Rover Sport's high-class status.

You might not see it from this photo, but this Range Rover Sport features Mansory's Powerbox engine kit, which was used to improve the SUV's power numbers.

The 3.0-liter SDV6 diesel trim gets an impressive 326 horsepower at 3,700 rpm and 516 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm. Meanwhile, the turbocharged TDV6 diesel gets an increased output of 285 horsepower at 3,700 rpm and 516 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm.

Moving up the engine ladder is the 4.4-liter SDV8 diesel that now produces 374 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and 590 pound-feet of torque at 1,300 to 3,500 rpm. Finally, the biggest Range Rover engine, the 5.0-liter V-8, gets a sizable boost to 612 horsepower at 5,800 to 6,500 rpm and 590 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 to 5,500 rpm.

Range Rover Sport