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Land Rover Range Rover IV Long 5.0 V8 (510 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Land Rover Range Rover:
The Land Rover Range Rover, generally shortened to Range Rover, is a 4WD luxury mid to full size crossover marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India-based Tata Motors. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.
Additional models have been launched under the Range Rover name, including the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, and Range Rover Velar.
The Rover Company was experimenting with a larger model than the Land Rover Series in 1951, when the Rover P4-based two-wheel-drive "Road Rover" project was developed by Gordon Bashford. This was shelved in 1958 and the idea lay dormant until 1966, when engineers Spen King and Bashford set to work on a new model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV Long Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover (IV Long). With 625 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2413 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.8 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.0 V8 (510 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This supercharged 5.0 V8 engine delivers exhilarating performance for such a large SUV, offering rapid acceleration and effortless cruising, ideal for both highway dominance and confident overtaking.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a powerful V8 in a heavy luxury SUV, fuel economy is a significant consideration, with combined consumption of 13.8 l/100 km reflecting its performance-oriented nature.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and interior refinement
- • Exceptional on-road comfort with air suspension
- • Formidable off-road capability (when equipped)
- • Powerful V8 engine provides strong performance
- • Spacious long-wheelbase offers superior rear legroom
- • Commanding driving position and presence
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Significant fuel consumption, especially with the V8
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments
- • Complex electronics can lead to expensive repairs
- • Steep depreciation compared to some rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: 2012 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover |
| Generation: | IV Long |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 V8 (510 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 510 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 102 Hp/l [200mm more] |
| Torque: | 625 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | 508PS More details about the engine 508PS |
| Engine displacement: | 5000 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 8.83 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 20.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.9 kg/Nm, 259 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2413 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 105 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5199 mm mm [200mm more] |
| Width: | 1983 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1840 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3120 mm mm [198mm more] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.4 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 26.0° |
| Departure angle: | 24.6° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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