Land Rover Range Rover
Manufacturer:	Land Rover
Production:	1970–present
Class:	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style:	SUV
Similar:	Cadillac Escalade Infiniti QX56 Lincoln Navigator Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

The Range Rover is the top luxury 4x4 ("four wheel drive" in British English) model of Land Rover. The Range Rover was built on a box section ladder type chassis, much like the contemporary Series Land Rover, but utilised coil springs as opposed to leaf springs, permanent four wheel drive, disc brakes all round and powered by the lightweight Rover V8 engine of 3528 cc (3947 cc in later variants - and is now powered by a Jaguar V8 of 4.4 litres). The vehicle proved popular in the UK and elsewhere in the world. Image File history File links Range_Rover_HSE.JPG Summary 2004 Range Rover HSE Photographed in Greenwich, CT Licensing This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Automakers or automobile manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... Car classification is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. ... // Defenition 2001 E38 Dinan BMW 750iL A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... The Escalade is a large luxury sport utility vehicle (or SUV) sold by the General Motors luxury brand, Cadillac. ... Nissan assembles the QX56, a model of sport utility vehicle, and offers it to the public under the Infiniti brand. ... The Lincoln Navigator serves as Lincolns full-sized luxury SUV. The Navigator shares the same platform with the lesser Ford Expedition full-size SUV. Introduced in 1998, the Navigator has proven extremely popular, comprising 40% of the American luxury SUV market in 2001. ... DaimlerChrysler offers a series of full-size luxury crossover SUVs to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand as GL-Class. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... A chassis (plural: chassis) consists of a framework which supports an inanimate object, analogous to an animals skeleton; for example in the construction of an automobile or of a firearm. ... The Defender is a 4x4 model from Land Rover, built to emulate the style of the original Series Land Rovers. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Close-up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located within the wheel disc brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. ... Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ...

However, prior to 1987, Land Rover vehicles were only sold in The United States through the grey market. Strong grey market demand led the Land Rover company began selling the Range Rover in the USA officially in 1987. From that time until 1993, the U.S. marketing was all in the name of Range Rover—they were a one-product company. In 1993, with the arrival of the Defender 110 and the imminent arrival of the Discovery, the company changed its name to Land Rover USA. For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... The term grey import refers to an item that has been imported into a country, legally, but without the agreement of the manufacturer. ...

From its inception, the Range Rover has been one of the most luxurious sport utility vehicles although it has always been built for off-road capability foremost.

Among enthusiasts, the original model is known as the Classic, the second generation is known as the P38A and the latest generation is known as the L322 or just "new Range Rover".

In 1972 the British Trans-Americas Expedition became the first vehicle-based expedition to traverse both American continents north-to-south, including traversing the infamous roadless Darien Gap. The specially modified Range Rovers used for this expedition can be seen in the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust collection at Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK. Darién Gap refers to a large swath of undeveloped swampland and forest separating Panama and Colombia. ...

History

The First Luxury SUV?

Although it had many features not found on most other SUVs at the time, the Range Rover was not the first luxury SUV, as many people claim. The Jeep Wagoneer debuted in 1963, seven years earlier (24 years in the United States). In 1966, Jeep introduced the Super Wagoneer, which lasted until 1969. Jeep Wagoneer (XJ model) The Jeep Wagoneer was the first mainstream SUV, produced under varying marques from 1963 to 1991. ...

1970

First generation
Production:	1970-1994
Successor:	Range Rover "P38A"
Engine:	3.5 L aluminum Rover V8 engine

Main article: Land Rover Range Rover Classic

The first generation Range Rover was introduced in 1970. Improvements compared to the "Series" model include permanent four-wheel-drive with a lockable centre differential, all-coil suspension, disc brakes on all wheels, and a 3.5 L aluminum Rover V8 engine. The vehicle was built on a steel ladder frame, and most body panels were aluminium. However, design flaws, such as using steel bolts to fasten aluminium panels and poor anti-corrosion protection of the chassis, resulted in the vehicles suffering rot. While this problem did not affect vehicles when new, after 10 years of ownership it became a severe problem. In a car with shorter lifetime, this would have not been a problem. In a car like the Range Rover, which runs well even when 20 years old, it is, and needs to be corrected, by means such as Waxoyling the chassis and using stainless steel bolts. Image File history File links Range Rover The picture shows a late model Range Rover Classic. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ... Range Rover Classic is the name used by Land Rover to refer to Range Rovers built from 1994 to 1996; however, this term is also in both popular and enthusiast usage to describe the same vehicle produced from 1970 to 1996. ... The Defender is a 4x4 model from Land Rover, built to emulate the style of the original Series Land Rovers. ... Input torque is applied to the ring gear, which turns the entire carrier (all blue), providing torque to both side gears (red and yellow), which in turn may drive the left and right wheels. ... The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration. ... The old steel cable of a colliery winding tower Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon being the primary alloying material. ... Waxoyl (a trade mark of Waxoyl AG, Switzerland) is a rust-preventative fluid which belongs to the general category of slushing oils. It is commonly used to prolong the life of car chassis and bodywork by excluding water and air from bare metal and by slowing the progress of existing... In metallurgy, stainless steel (inox) is defined[1] as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10. ...

Originally the car was a 2-door design with a 4-speed gearbox. A Fairey overdrive was available ex-works from 1973, but did little to improve refinement of the crude transmission. The car was updated to five door in 1981 when Land Rover realised the market demanded such. The gearbox was improved to a five speed manual transmission with the option of a 3 speed Chrysler Torqueflite automatic, subsequently superceded by a ZF 4 speed which improved fuel economy and refinement but is generally regarded as not quite a strong as the Chrysler. It was soon after given a BorgWarner viscous coupling transfer box, improving off road performance. The transmission is so good the vehicle easily keeps up with traffic on roads today with plenty of excess available. The engines are also renowned as the best ever fitted to four wheel drives. The original Buick 3.5 litre engine gave the original so much power that is was regarded as phenomenal. Later upgrades enlarged the capacity to 3.9 litres and finally culminated in the 4.2 litre V8 block in the long wheelbase LSE variant that enabled speeds up to 110 mph and so much power that it can tackle any hill or any other off road obstacle. When people began to demand better fuel economy, Land Rover introduced a diesel. Originally, it was a 2.5 Litre VM diesel, but this was underpowered. Eventually the world-renowned Land Rover 2.5 L turbocharged Tdi (turbo diesel) was fitted which gave exceptional on and off road performance, combined with amazing fuel economy for a vehicle as heavy as the Range Rover. It was introduced to the US in 1987, where it is known as an SUV (sport utility vehicle). BorgWarner is a U.S. automotive parts supplier, known for its automatic transmissions and turbo chargers. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ...

1995

Second generation
Production:	1995-2001
Engine:	3.5 L 4.0 L and 4.6 L aluminum Rover V8 (Updated),

After 25 years from the introduction of the first generation Range Rover, the second generation Range Rover - model-designation P38A - was introduced for the 1995 model year, with an updated version of the Rover V8 engines. There was also the option of a 2.5 litre BMW turbo-diesel and this was made possible by BMW's ownership of the Land Rover brand from 1995 to 2001. The new model was even more luxurious, incorporated new engine management (smoother and more powerful) and improved air suspension that allowed automatic, speed proportional height adjustment. This could also detect when the vehicle had become 'grounded' and attempt to raise itself to maximum height in an attempt to gain traction. The chassis was also made stronger and new welding techniques were used. Other features included ABS brakes, and 2-wheel traction control - although later models saw this feature applied to all four wheels. A magazine Land Rover ad once told they may not have another new Range Rover until 2020. However, the third-generation Range Rover would be made for 2002. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1251x711, 144 KB) Second generation Range Rover (called P38a) in Kongsberg, Norway on 2005-07-21. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Rover V8 in a Sunbeam Tiger The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by General Motors and later re-designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom. ... BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... Vehicle suspension in which compressed air is used as a spring. ... Traction usually refers to friction between a drive member and the surface it runs on, where friction is used to provide motion. ... Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. ... An anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS, from the German name Antiblockiersystem given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

2002

Third generation
Production:	2002-present
Engine:	Jaguar 4.2L V8

In 2002 a third generation model was introduced which saw the model move further up-market. The Land Rover brand name, and the Range Rover model for that matter, were now owned by Ford when they took over from BMW in 2001. Range Rovers initially came with the BMW M62 V8 gasoline and 6-cylinder diesel engines because at that time, when the third generation Range Rover was being developed, it was still owned by BMW, although only the V8 gasoline is offered in North America. The last model has improved ground clearance and cross-linked air springs. This time, a monocoque body was chosen, with many design cues from the original model. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1314x792, 129 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Land Rover Range Rover Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a British luxury car brand which is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... Ford Motor Company (also called simply Ford NYSE: F), is an American company that manufactures and sells automobiles worldwide. ... BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... The BMW M62 is a V8 piston engine. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) or unibody is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ...

2004

On 26 November 2004, Land Rover released the first photographs of the Range Rover Sport, a new model it planned to show to the public for the first time at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The Range Rover Sport is a production car development of the Range Stormer concept vehicle the company showcased in the 2004 North American International Auto Show. Though called the Range Rover Sport, it was not merely a new specification within the Range Rover line-up, but rather an entirely new vehicle, based on the Discovery/LR3 chassis. This model was released for sale in late 2005. November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a high-performance, five-passenger, on-road SUV to be sold starting in the Summer of 2005. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The Range Stormer is a concept car designed by Richard Wooley and manufactured by Ford under the Land Rover brand. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The Discovery (now known in North America as the LR3) is a comfortable 4x4 vehicle (SUV in American-English) from Fords Land Rover marque. ...

2005

Conscious of the need for more power to keep up with the Range Rover's competitors, and reluctant to keep relying on BMW for power plants, Ford presided over the adaptation of engines from Jaguar (also Ford-owned) for Land Rover use. A 4.4 litre, 345 hp version of the Jaguar 4.2 litre V8 was developed and first used in the new 2005 LR3/Discovery 3 model, temporarily giving it more power than the Range Rover. At the 2005 Detroit Motor Show, a major update of the Range Rover was unveiled, with the base model using the LR3/Discovery 3 engine, and a premium model using a supercharged version of the Jaguar 4.2 litre V8 developing 400 horsepower—the same engine slated for the new Range Rover Sport(However the RRS model utilises a detuned variant making a total of 389BHP (11 BHP less, and 20 lb per Ft of torque less), scheduled for introduction about the same time (mid 2005) as the updated Range Rover. Both engines are lightweight aluminum alloy units, with advanced torque-based engine management systems that, together with drive-by-wire throttle control and variable camshaft phasing (on the 4.4 litre version), continually adjust the engine to deliver optimum performance. Both the engines are specially adapted by Land Rover for better low speed torque characteristics (important in off-road driving), the ability to run at the extreme angles encountered off road, improved protection from dust and rocks, and improved sealing needed for wading. This model of the Range Rover was used extensivly in the hit series "The O.C" by Sandy Cohen. BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a British luxury car brand which is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a British luxury car brand which is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Discovery (now known in the United States as the LR3) is a comfortable 4x4 vehicle (SUV in American-English) from Fords Land Rover marque. ... The Discovery (now known in the United States as the LR3) is a comfortable 4x4 vehicle (SUV in American-English) from Fords Land Rover marque. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... Jaguar Cars Limited is a British luxury car brand which is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a high-performance, five-passenger, on-road SUV to be sold starting in the Summer of 2005. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ...

2006

The Range Rover's exterior will be updated for 2006 along with the expected replacement of the BMW V8 with a Ford unit. The new engine choices will be based on Jaguar's AJ-V8, and include a 4.4 L 305 hp (227 kW) or 4.2 L 400 hp (298 kW) supercharged option. This new Range Rover will be shown for the first time at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and will be released for sale in the summer. BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... Ford Motor Company (also called simply Ford NYSE: F), is an American company that manufactures and sells automobiles worldwide. ... Jaguar Cars is a British automobile manufacturer. ... The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. ... For other meanings, see supercharger (disambiguation) A supercharger (sometimes called a blower), a positive displacement or centrifugal pump, is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ...

In addition, the 2006 Range Rover is equipped with an updated "infotainment" system. This includes a touch screen with on and off-road navigation, radio, CD, Satellite Radio (US), telephone and other additional features all accessed via the same user interface. The audio system is Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound. Also available is a DVD rear seat entertainment which is fully integrated. Harman Kardon, a division of Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR), is a manufacturer of home and car audio equipment, telematics and a real-time operating system operating system (QNX). ...

This system is linked by a fibre optic network known as Media Oriented Systems Transport or MOST. A similar system is also used on Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Range Rover Sport. MOST (an acronym for Media Oriented Systems Transport) is a networking standard intended for interconnecting multimedia components in automobiles and other vehicles. ... The Discovery (now known in North America as the LR3) is a comfortable 4x4 vehicle (SUV in American-English) from Fords Land Rover marque. ... The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a high-performance, five-passenger, on-road SUV to be sold starting in the Summer of 2005. ...

Suppliers for the 2006 Range Rover's components include, the DENSO Corporation for touch screen navigation, Alpine car audio for integrated head unit rear seat entertainment, and PTI telephone capabilities provided by Nokia. The audio system is built by Harmon Kardon DENSO Corporation (株式会社デンソー) (TYO: 6902) is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. ... Alpine is a car audio manufacturer, famed for their range of in-car sources commonly known as headunits. It is a subsidiary of Alps Electric Corporation of Japan. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Nokia Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) is the worlds largest manufacturer of mobile telephones (as of June 2006), with a global market share of approximately 33% in 2006. ... The stylish Harman Kardon Soundsticks. ...

2007 adaptations

The 2.7 L AJD Diesel V6 will be replaced for 2007 with Ford's new 3.6 L AJD-V8. This engine boasts 272 hp (203 kW), far more than the 177 hp (132 kW) of the previous BMW Inline 6 engine. Other changes for 2007 include better brakes, a revised suspension, and Land Rover's Terrain Response system. Supercharged Range Rovers will also use an electronic rear differential. The interior is also refined, with optional cooled front seats and more cargo capacity. The 2. ... The 2. ... BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ...

Awards

The Range Rover was Car and Driver magazine's Best Luxury SUV for 2002. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

Performance range

From the Diesel engine of the 2005 model to the supercharged V8, the car can reach 60 mph from 14.8 seconds to 7.0 seconds ( the Supercharged model is quicker than 91% of modern cars) and has a top speed from 109 to 140 mph ( actual speed) respectively

External links

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Land Rover Range Rover

• Official website of Range Rover
• rangie.com - The Range Rover Knowledge Base - The largest Range Rover resource on the net, with articles and technical tips as well as a mailing list.
• Fulham-Farmers, dedicated to the Classic Range Rover
• Range Rover Register
• rangerovers.net - Includes the most active Range Rover message board in the world. Lots of emergency and money saving information.
• The Land Rover FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Land Rovers
• Ottawa Valley Land Rovers A Land Rover club with members and events in eastern Canada and the northeastern US and a monthly newsletter