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MODEL: Range Rover 4.0 and 4.0 SE Automatic/Manual
ENGINE: 4.0 litre V8 petrol
CYLINDER HEAD MATERIAL: Aluminium
CYLINDER BLOCK MATERIAL: Aluminium
BORE: 94.0 mm (3.70 in)
STROKE: 71.0 mm (2.79 in)
CAPACITY: 3950 cc
VALVE GEAR: Self adjusting hydraulic tappets ohv
COMPRESSION RATIO: 9.34 : 1
FUEL SYSTEM: Lucas electronic with GEMS-ECU
MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT: 190 bhp (140 kW) @ 4750 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 236 lb ft (320 N.m) @ 3000 rpm

MODEL: Range Rover 4.6 HSE
ENGINE: 4.6 litre V8 petrol
CYLINDER HEAD MATERIAL: Aluminium
CYLINDER BLOCK MATERIAL: Aluminium
BORE: 94.0 mm (3.70 in)
STROKE: 82.0 mm (3.23 in)
CAPACITY: 4554 cc
VALVE GEAR: Self adjusting hydraulic tappets ohv
COMPRESSION RATIO: 9.34 : 1
FUEL SYSTEM: Lucas electronic with GEMS-ECU
MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT: 225 bhp (166 kW) @ 4750 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 277 lb ft (376.6 N.m) @ 3000 rpm

MODEL: Range Rover 2.5 DT and 2.5 DSE
ENGINE: 2.5 litre 6 cylinder turbo charged
indirect injection diesel
CYLINDER HEAD MATERIAL: Aluminium
CYLINDER BLOCK MATERIAL: Cast Iron
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 6
CYLINDER LAYOUT: In-line
BORE: 80.00 mm (3.12 in)
STROKE: 82.80 mm (3.26 in)
CAPACITY: 2497 cc
VALVE GEAR: Self adjusting tappets ohv
COMPRESSION RATIO: 22.0 : 1
FUEL SYSTEM: Bosch fully electronic DDE 2.5
MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT: 134 bhp (100 kW) @ 4400 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 199 lb ft (270 N.m) @ 2300 rpm
TURBO-CHARGER: Mitsubishi TD04-11G4 1.2 bar (1.26
kgf/cm, 18.0 lb/Sq.in)

WHEELS
Construction Alloy
Rim width 7J (4.6 HSE 8J)
Tyres 235/70 R16 105H
255/65 R16 109H

FUEL
Tank Capacity Petrol - 22 Gallons (100 litres)
Diesel - 20 Gallons (90 litres)

FUEL CONSUMPTION
4.6 V8 Automatic mpg L/100 km
Urban cycle 12.8 22.1
Constant 56 mph 24.8 11.4
Constan 75 mph 20.1 14.1

4.0 V8 Automatic mpg L/100 km
Urban cycle 14.0 20.2
Constant 56 mph 26.8 10.6
Constant 75 mph 20.2 14.0

4.0 V8 Manual mpg L/100km
Urban cycle 15.2 18.6
Constant 56 mph 27.2 10.4
Constant 75 mph 21.0 13.5

2.5 Diesel Manual mpg L/100 km
Urban cycle 25.8 10.9
Constant 56 mph 37.9 7.5
Constant 75 mph 25.3 11.2

WEIGHTS
Gross vehicle weight 2780 kg

EEC Kerb Weight
4.0 V8 Auto 2100 kg
4.0 V8 Manual 2090 kg
4.6 V8 2220 kg
2.5 Diesel 2115 kg

Towing Weight On-Road Off-Road
Over-run brakes 3500 kg 1000 kg
Without brakes 750 kg 500 kg

PERFORMANCE
4.0 V8 Manual Automatic
Maximum Speed 118 mph (190 kph) 116 mph (187 kph)
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) 9.9 (10.5) seconds 10.4 (10.9) seconds

4.6 V8 Automatic
Maximum Speed 125 mph (200 kph)
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) 9.3 (9.9) seconds

2.5 Diesel Manual
Maximum Speed 105 mph (170 kph)
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) 13.3 (14.3) seconds

TRANSMISSION
4.0/4.6 V8 - 5 speed Manual R380 mph/1000 rpm
Gear Ratio High Low
5th 0.730:1 26.70 9.93
4th 1.000:1 19.44 7.23
3rd 1.397:1 13.92 5.18
2nd 2.132:1 9.12 3.39
1st 3.321:1 5.85 2.17
Reverse 3.535:1 5.50 2.04
Final Drive Ratio 3.540:1
Transfer Box Ratio 1.216:1 3.271:1

4.0/4.6 V8 - 4 speed Automatic mph/1000 rpm
Gear Ratio High Low
4th 0.730:1 26.70 9.93
3rd 1.000:1 19.44 7.23
2nd 1.480:1 13.14 4.89
1st 2.480:1 7.84 2.92
Reverse 2.090:1 9.30 3.45
Final Drive Ratio 3.540:1
Transfer Box Ratio 1.216:1 3.271:1

2.5 Diesel - Manual mph/1000 rpm
Gear Ratio High Low
5th 0.730:1 26.70 9.93
4th 1.000:1 19.44 7.23
3rd 1.397:1 13.92 5.18
2nd 2.132:1 9.12 3.39
1st 3.692:1 5.27 1.96
Reverse 3.535:1 5.50 2.04
Final Drive Ratio 3.540:1
Transfer Box Ratio 1.216:1 3.271:1

DIMENSIONS
Overall length 185.6 in (4713 mm)
Overall width 74.4 in (1889 mm)
Overall height 71.6 in (1817 mm) at standard ride height
Wheelbase 108.1 in (2745 mm)
Track Front 60.6 in (1540 mm)
Track Rear 60.2 in (1530 mm)

Luggage Capacity
Rear seat up 18.5 cu ft (0.52 cu m)
Rear seats down 58.0 cu ft (1.64 cu m)

Approach Angle No bib spoiler With bib spoiler
Standard 34 31
High 37 34

Departure Angle (to exhaust) Petrol Diesel
Standard 23 24
High 25 26

Ramp Angle
Standard 154
High 151

Wading 20 in (0.5 metre)

SUSPENSION
Electronic Air Suspension
Front:
Variable Rate Air Springs 3.7 bar (44 - 103 lb/sq in)
Anti roll bar thickness 31mm
Beam axle located by cranked radius arms and panhard rod
Rear:
Variable Rate Air Springs 3.7 bar (44 - 103 lb/sq in)
Beam axle located by composite trailing link and panhard rod

STEERING
Type Recirculating ball (power assisted)
Height and reach adjustable standard on all models
Turns 3.2 lock-to-lock
Turning circle 38ft 11 in (11.85 m) kerb to kerb

BRAKES
Front 11.7 in dia (297 mm) ventilated discs
Rear 12.0 in dia (304 mm) solid discs
ABS 4-channel anti-lock system standard on all models
Parking brake Transmission brake drum on rear output from transfer

   
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