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Land Rover Range Rover Sport I (facelift 2009) 5.0 LR V8 (375 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, part of Jaguar Land Rover. Introduced in 2005 with the first-generation L320 model, it was succeeded by the second-generation L494 in 2013, and the third-generation L461 in 2022.
The Range Rover Sport was prefigured by the Range Stormer concept car, and it was introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.
This was a low-slung, short wheelbase, 3-door coupé that was unusually "sporty" in the context of Land Rover's history. Designed by Richard Woolley, the marque's first complete concept car sported split-folding gullwing doors, one-piece skeletal seats, a "clamshell" bonnet, 22 inch alloys, a 289 km/h top speed, 4WD and a 2,500 kg weight. The Range Rover Sport was comparably of much more conservative design featuring five doors and a wheelbase hardly shorter than that of the Range Rover Vogue....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2009) Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (I (facelift 2009)). With 510 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2489 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.6 s). The top speed reaches 200 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 LR V8 (375 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A smooth and effortlessly powerful naturally aspirated V8, providing ample grunt for daily driving and towing without the supercharger's intensity.
Fuel Economy
Poor fuel economy, though slightly better than the supercharged variant. Still a significant running cost.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior
- • Commanding driving position and road presence
- • Powerful engine options, especially the Supercharged V8
- • Refined ride quality with air suspension
- • High towing capacity
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, particularly with petrol engines
- • Mixed reputation for long-term reliability and maintenance costs
- • Large size can be cumbersome in urban environments
- • Interior technology, while updated, can feel dated compared to newer rivals
- • Steep depreciation from new
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2007 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover Sport |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2009) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 LR V8 (375 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 375 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75 Hp/l [5mm less] |
| Torque: | 510 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 508PN More details about the engine 508PN |
| Engine displacement: | 5000 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 150.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2489 |
| Max. weight: | 3070 |
| Max load: | 581 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2013 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 958 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88.1 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 20-25° |
| Wading depth: | 700 mm |
| Length: | 4783 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 2004 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Height: | 1739-1789 mm mm [23mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2004 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2158 mm |
| Front track: | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1612 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 172-227 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 30.3-34.6° |
| Departure angle: | 26-29° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 380 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 350 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/50 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 9J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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