At an astounding 15 percent incline, Lick Skillet leading to Gold Hill, Colorado is the steepest Country Road in America.
So
what do you think happens when you try to drive a two and a half ton
brand new 70K Range Rover Sport down Lick Skillet road on ice and snow in the
middle of winter with temperatures hovering near zero?
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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE
Price as Tested: 70,845.00
Engine: 5.0L Aluminum Alloy V-8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission with CommandShift
Horsepower: 375
G-Tac Test Data test at 5430 feet above sea level
1/4 Mile: 15.55 seconds at 96 mph
0-60 mph: 7.35
60-0: 101 ft
Max Acceleration: 061 g's
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
City: 17 mpg
Highway: 17 mpg
Combined: 14 mpg
As tested: 13.9 mpg
CO2 per year: 15,651 lbs