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Land Rover Range Rover II 3.9 V8 (190 Hp)
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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. 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)
II Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover (II). A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.9 V8 (190 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An earlier V8 option, providing adequate power for the vehicle, though it would feel less refined and slightly less potent than the later 4.0L and 4.6L units.
Fuel Economy
Expected high fuel consumption, typical of the Rover V8 engines of this period, making it costly to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for its era
- • Commanding driving position and presence
- • Powerful V8 engine options
- • Classic design appeal
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy (especially V8s)
- • Known reliability issues (air suspension, electronics, engine cooling)
- • High maintenance and repair costs
- • Slow acceleration for diesel variants
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1992 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.9 V8 (190 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 190 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 48.7 Hp/l |
| Engine Model/Code: | 42 D More details about the engine 42 D |
| Engine displacement: | 3900 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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