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The Range Rover is a four-wheel drive high-performance luxury SUV produced by Land Rover in the United Kingdom. It was first introduced in 1970 and is still in production today. From its inception, the Range Rover has always been one of the most luxurious sport utility vehicles available, although superb off-road capability is an essential cornerstone of the model. The vehicle is one of the most expensive of its type on the market. Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry 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. ...
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Rover Group plc was the name that was given by the British government, in 1986, to the state-owned vehicle manufacturer British Leyland or BL. After divesting of its commercial vehicle and bus manufacturing divisions the company by then consisting of the car manufacturing arm Austin Rover Group and the...
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, Solihull (IPA: , or ) is a large town in the West Midlands of England, with a population of 94,753. ...
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A luxury SUV is a North American term for sport utility vehicles which have features that resemble other luxury vehicles. ...
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Overview
The Range Rover was built on a box section ladder type chassis, much like the contemporary Series Land Rovers, but utilized coil springs as opposed to leaf springs, permanent four-wheel drive, and disc brakes all round. In the latest iteration, it uses a monocoque body structure. It was originally powered by the lightweight Rover V8 engine. Current models are powered by a Jaguar V8 of 4.4 litres. Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
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A compression coil spring A tension coil spring A selection of conical coil springs A Coil spring, also known as a helical spring, is a mechanical device, which is typically used to store energy and subsequently release it, to absorb shock, or to maintain a force between contacting surfaces. ...
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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. ...
Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer, originally with headquarters in Browns Lane, Coventry, England but now at Whitley, Coventry. ...
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. ...
The British Heritage Motor Centre centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England holds the vehicle collection and archive of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. ...
There have so far been 3 major model changes. 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".
Before 1987, Land Rover vehicles were only sold in the United States through the grey market. The Land Rover company began selling the Range Rover officially in the U.S. in 1987. From that time until 1993, the U.S. marketing was all in the name of Range Rover, that being the only model offered in the American market. In 1993, with the arrival of the Defender 110 and the imminent arrival of the Land Rover Discovery, the company's U.S. sales were under the name "Land Rover North America". Opel Vectra, imported from Republic of Ireland and registered in Northern Ireland. ...
The Land Rover Defender is a British four wheel drive Off-road utility vehicle. ...
The Discovery is a four wheel drive on-road and off-road vehicle from the British car maker Land Rover. ...
The first luxury SUV Although it had many features not found on most other SUVs at the time, it is debatable whether or not the Range Rover was the first luxury SUV, as many people claim. Other luxury SUVs, such as the Jeep Wagoneer (1963) were produced before the Range Rover. However, the Range Rover introduced features such as all-coil spring on the original Range Rover series 1 and now uses air bag suspension, permanent four-wheel drive and disc brakes on all wheels whereas the American vehicles retained leaf springs and drum brakes (although some American SUVs like the Wagoneer also had automatic transmissions and power steering, which the original Range Rover lacked). Although Jeep may have been the first to introduce luxurious off-road vehicles to the general public,[1] the Range Rover was the first to add coil-sprung suspension and four-wheel disc brakes to the mix. A luxury SUV is a North American term for sport utility vehicles which have features that resemble other luxury vehicles. ...
1976 AMC Jeep Wagoneer Jeep Wagoneer (XJ model) The Jeep Wagoneer was an early SUV, produced under varying marques from 1963 to 1991. ...
A compression coil spring A tension coil spring A selection of conical coil springs A Coil spring, also known as a helical spring, is a mechanical device, which is typically used to store energy and subsequently release it, to absorb shock, or to maintain a force between contacting surfaces. ...
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A traditional leaf spring arrangement. ...
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It should be noted that the original Range Rover of 1970 was not designed as a 'luxury' 4x4 in the way that US vehicles such as the Wagoneer were. Early Range Rovers had fairly basic interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed down with a hose. Features such as power assisted steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, cloth/leather seats and wooden interior trim were only fitted to the Range Rover later, when it was realised that it had a far larger market as a luxury vehicle than merely as a more comfortable alternative to the Land Rover Station Wagon. Chemical structure of the vinyl functional group. ...
The Land Rover Series I, II, and III are off-road vehicles produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover. ...
Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...
Early history Rover had been experimenting with producing a "big brother" to the Land Rover as far back as the 1950s, with the Rover P4-based two-wheel-drive Road Rover project. This was shelved in 1958, and the idea laid dormant until 1966, when engineers Spencer King and Gordon Bashford set to work on a new luxury off-roader. The Rover P4 series was a group of saloon automobiles produced from 1949 through 1964. ...
Charles Spencer “Spen†King was born in 1925 and was a significant figure in the Rover car company and, after their takeover by Leyland, in the British Leyland Motor Corporation. ...
In 1967, the first Range Rover prototype was built, with the classic Range Rover shape clearly discernible but for a different front grille and headlight configuration. The design of the Range Rover was finalised in 1969. Twenty-six Velar engineering development vehicles were built between 1969 and 1970 and were road registered with the number plates YVB 151H through YVB 177H.[2]
It is commonly thought that "VELAR" is an acronym for Vee Eight Land Rover, however the name is derived from the Italian 'Velare' meaning to veil or to cover.[3] Range Rover development engineer, Geof Miller, used the name as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers. The Velar company was registered in London and produced forty pre-production vehicles that were built between 1967 and 1970. Most of these Velar pre-production vehicles are accounted for and have survived into preservation.[3] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Backronym and Apronym (Discuss) Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations, such as NATO, laser, and ABC, written as the initial letter or letters of words, and pronounced on the basis of this abbreviated written form. ...
First generation (1970–1995) -
The first generation Range Rover was introduced in 1970. Improvements compared to the Land Rover "Series" models included permanent four-wheel-drive with a lockable centre differential, all-coil suspension, disc brakes on all wheels, and a 3.5 L aluminium Rover V8 engine. The vehicle was built on a steel ladder frame, and most body panels were aluminium. However, design weaknesses, such as using steel bolts to fasten aluminium panels and poor anti-corrosion protection of the chassis, resulted in early vehicles suffering from electrolytic corrosion. Whilst in a car with a shorter expected lifespan this may have been of minor importance, in a strong, long-lived vehicle like the Range Rover (which runs well even after 20 years old) it needed to be corrected, by means such as Waxoyling the chassis and using stainless steel bolts. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
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Range Rover Classic is the name given by the automobile manufacturer Land Rover to first generation Range Rovers built from 1994 to 1996, a time when the then new second generation was also built; however, this term is also in both popular and enthusiast usage to describe the same vehicle...
The Land Rover Defender is a British four wheel drive Off-road utility vehicle. ...
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Originally the car was a three-door design (with the "third door" being a horizontally split tailgate), and it came with a four-speed gearbox. A Fairey overdrive was available ex-works from 1973. A factory-built version with five doors arrived in 1981 due to market pressure; external coachbuilders had already found success with conversions. The gearbox was improved to a five-speed manual transmission with the option of a three-speed Chrysler Torqueflite automatic, subsequently superseded by a ZF four-speed which improved fuel economy and refinement but is generally regarded as not quite as strong as the Chrysler. It was soon after given a BorgWarner viscous coupling transfer box. The Fairey Aviation Company, Ltd was a British aircraft manufacturer of the first half of the 20th century, notable for a number of important planes, including the Fairey III family and the Fairey Swordfish. ...
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The original (Buick designed) Rover 3.5-litre engine gave the original so much power and torque that it was popular with the police. Later upgrades enlarged the capacity to 3.9 litres and culminated in the 4.2-litre V8 block in the 1992-95 model. When people began to demand better fuel economy, Land Rover introduced a diesel. Originally, the Turbo D model used a 2.4-litre turbodiesel 4 cylinder engine from Italian manufacturer VM Motori, similar to their engine fitted to the Rover SD1 and later 800-series cars, but this had been intended to be a smooth petrol-like engine for cars, not off-roaders. Buick is a brand of automobile built in the United States, Canada, China and in Spain by General Motors Corporation. ...
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Its torque characteristics and Turbo lag combined with the relatively high weight of the Range Rover made it popular only amongst those for whom the fuel saving was the overriding priority. Eventually the Land Rover 2.5-litre Tdi as used in other Land Rovers was fitted, and this gave good on- and off-road performance compromise, combined with acceptable fuel economy for a vehicle as heavy as the Range Rover.
Land-Rover first officially exported the Range Rover to the United States in 1987, seventeen years after its introduction, by which time it was a popular grey market car. Opel Vectra, imported from Republic of Ireland and registered in Northern Ireland. ...
Second generation (1995–2002) After 25 years from the introduction of the first generation Range Rover, the second generation Range Rover — model-designation P38A (see note below) — 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 6 cylinder turbo-diesel and this was later reinforced by BMW's subsequent ownership of Rover Group & hence the Land Rover brand. The new model was even more luxurious, answering the evolution of the Mercedes G-Wagen, positioning the vehicle above the Land Rover Discovery and the increasing presence of Japanese SUV's. It 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. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
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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. ...
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The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...
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Rover Group plc was the name that was given by the British government, in 1986, to the state-owned vehicle manufacturer British Leyland or BL. After divesting of its commercial vehicle and bus manufacturing divisions the company by then consisting of the car manufacturing arm Austin Rover Group and the...
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This system, although beneficial to ride and comfort subsequently proved to be problematic, with reports of failing suspension air bags and pumps. The chassis was also made stronger and new welding techniques were used. Other features included anti-lock braking system and two-wheel traction control — although later models saw this feature applied to all four wheels. Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. ...
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) (translated from German, Antiblockiersystem) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...
- Many people refer to this generation of Range Rover by the designation P38 or P38A, neither of which is the original LR designation. The project was code-named Pegasus internally by Land Rover, and this, coupled with the project being housed in Solihull's block 38A resulted in the unofficial designation P38A, which became common use company-wide, too.
Limited Edition & Cooperations in the P38A In 1999 the Range Rover received a new Bosch engine management system from the BMW 7-Series. This replaced the Lucas GEMS system, which was not as reliable, but easier to repair. Also, 4 wheel traction control was added to the vehicle, which previously was rear wheel only. The Range Rover also received a newer sound system, with 300 watts and 12 speakers. In 2000, the vehicle received smoked rear turn signals and clear turn signals in front. 2001 BMW 750iL The BMW 7-Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ...
Traction control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...
The Anniversary edition: Manufactured in Wimbledon green with green leather upholstery and cream piping.
The Holland and Holland edition: Made in collaboration with Holland and Holland (a famous gunsmith based in London, UK). This model was manufactured in dark green paintwork, brown leather upholstery with cream piping, gun boxes, H & H inscriptions throughout the vehicle, partially green painted alloys and every extra such as a DVD player and TV's throughout the vehicle. 400 Holland and Holland Range Rover's were manufactured, all of them came with 4.6 litre petrol engines. The firm Holland and Holland was founded by Harris Holland (1806-96) in the year 1835. ...
NAS 2000 Holland and Holland edition Range Rovers were equipped the same as their british counterparts except without a rear entertainment system, and retailed for $79,000 USD, which included Land Rover duffel bags (retail: $1,500 USD)
The Range Rover Linley: This is the most exclusive Range Rover ever made. It was designed by the famous interior designer David Linley [1]. The Range Rover Linley was entirely black, with black top quality leather upholstery, black lambswool rugs, black ebony wood inserts, black leather headlining, black tinted alloys and an extensive list of other features unique to the model. All electrical accessories such as a full entertainment package came as standard. At the time of release the Range Rover Linley retailed for over £100,000 in the UK and only 10 examples were ever built. Two more special edition models were released in 2001:
The Range Rover Bordeaux: This was available with bright 'Bordeaux Red' paintwork and partially coloured alloys. Also included was cream leather upholstery with 'Bordeaux Red' piping and 'Bordeaux Red' carpeting throughout, including the inside of the tailgate. 200 Range Rover Bordeaux's were manufactured; 100 4.0 litre petrol models and 100 2.5 litre diesel models. For other uses, see Bordeaux (disambiguation). ...
The Range Rover Westminster: This was available in either silver or grey paintwork different from the usual paintwork of those colours available and grey tinted alloys. The interior was available in "Westminster Grey" leather upholstery with black piping, light grey poplar wood interior, and further colour coordination to the carpets and ceiling. 400 Range Rover Westminsters were produced; 200 4.0 litre petrol models and 200 2.5 litre diesel models.
North American Westminster Edition Range Rovers were offered with the 4.6 liter V8 and came with the Oxford leather package, the dark popular wood, 18 inch Proline wheels and Java Paint was the only color option available. A 'Westminster' badge was placed on the tail gate in place of 4.6 HSE. The vehicle was offered in the NAS 2002 model year. Only 300 were made and retailed over $75,000 USD
The Range Rover Borrego: The Range Rover Borrego was a limited edition of 100 vehicles in North America. Each vehicle was painted AA Yellow and came with the Oxford leather seating package with yellow stitching and had all the same features as a base 4.6 HSE from the 2002 model year. In addition, the Borrego had the new Comet wheels introduced to North America by Land Rover. The vehicle was offered during the NAS 2002 model year. The Borrego retailed at $72,665 USD
The Range Rover Vitesse: The Vitesse Edition was a limited run of 250 vehicle, half were painted Monza Red (Ferrari) and AA Yellow. The Vitesse came with all the features of a 4.6 HSE of the NAS 1997 model year, however featured black leather with yellow stitching or red stitching (based on exterior color), exterior plastic trim was darker than of other Range Rovers during the model year and came standard with the Harmon Kardon 300 watt stereo. Vitesse is french for 'speed.' The Vitesse Range Rover retailed $3,000 USD more than the base 4.6 HSE.
In 2000, Land Rover reintroduced the Vitesse edition, however did not include the loud colors fromt he 1997 model. The 2000 NAS vehicle had a Navigation system standard. All were Java black with walnut leather and the Phone kit was not available as an option. All included wood pieces around the power window switches and had amber turn signals. The 2000 Vitesse had a sticker on the tail gate in place of 4.6 HSE. The suggested retail price was $67,652 USD.
The Range Rover Rhino: The Rhinoceros edition Range Rover was offered as a NAS vehicle during the 2000 and 2002 model years, 125 were produced for each of the 2 years. The 2000 Range Rover Rhino came standard with all the features of a 4.6 HSE, including the optional navigational system and included Poplar Anthracite (grey colored burled wood) and "rhino hide" leather interior. All 2000 Rhinos came with the 18 inch Hurricane wheels. Also, a small carved wooden sculpture of a rhinoceros was made by craftsmen in Africa, commissioned by LRNA, was given to the owners. The suggested retail price of the 2000 Rhino was $77,000 USD.
The 2002 Rhinoceros Edition Range Rover was similar to the 2000, except had an updated Navigation system, came equipped with the 18 inch Proline wheels, did not come with a wooden Rhinceros, and retailed at $73,500 USD
All had a Bonatti Grey exterior.
Third generation (2002–present) | Third generation |
 | | Production | 2002-present | | Body style(s) | 5-door SUV | | Engine(s) | 4.4L BMW M62 V8 (2002-05)
3.0L BMW Turbodiesel I6 (2002-06)
4.4L V8 Jaguar AJ-V8 (2006-present)
4.2L Supercharged AJ-V8 (2006-present)
3.6L Turbodiesel V8 (2006-present)
| | Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic (2006-present)
5-speed automatic (2003-2005) | | Wheelbase | 113.4 in (2880 mm) | | Length | 194.9 in (4950 mm) (2003-05)
195.7 in (4971 mm) (2006-present) | | Width | 77 in (1956 mm) | | Height | 73.3 in (1862 mm) (2003-05)
74.9 in (1902 mm) (2006-present) | 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. ...
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The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...
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The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. ...
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The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
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BMW's 4x4 flagship In 2002 the third generation model was introduced which saw the model move further up-market. Initially planned and developed under BMW ownership, the new generation was planned as an AWD flagship accompaniment to the E65 7 Series saloon, sharing many components and systems (electronics, core power units etc), and initially packaged to accommodate BMW's coming V8D and V12 power units as future range-topping models, to complement their own X5 model, a smaller, more sporting SUV. For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ...
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In a concerted effort to improve the Range Rover's on road competence, ride and handling, and at the same time to achieve more predictable crash performance, it was decided to adopt a monocoque (unibody) construction and at the same time to move to 4-wheel independent air suspension. Air suspension allowed variable ride height to suit on and off-road conditions, and the crosslinking of the suspension elements achieved similar axle articulation to that available with the previous live axled generations. This was important to retain the off road excellence and the desired on-road improvements that were core to the marketing position of the new product.[4] [5] [6] –Our Crashing Diversity by Ralph C. Carmona in the San Francisco Chronicle, September 18, 2007. ...
Monocoque (French for single shell) is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ...
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. ...
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By the time of the launch, Land Rover was had been sold to Ford, after they purchased from BMW in 2000, as part of the splitting up of the Rover Group. As a result, these further engine derivatives were not included in the sale. Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ...
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The initial years of Range Rover production came with the BMW M62 V8 petrol with 282 bhp (210 kW) and 6-cylinder diesel engines, although only the V8 gasoline was offered in North America. The BMW M62 is a V8 piston engine. ...
The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
Jaguar-based V8 power units 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, 305 hp (227 kW) version of the Jaguar 4.2-litre V8 was developed and first used in the new 2005 Discovery/LR3 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 hp (300 kW)—the same engine slated for the new Range Rover Sport (the RRS model uses a detuned variant making a total of 389 bhp), scheduled for introduction about the same time (mid 2005) as the updated Range Rover. For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ...
Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer, originally with headquarters in Browns Lane, Coventry, England but now at Whitley, Coventry. ...
Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ...
The Discovery is a four wheel drive on-road and off-road vehicle from the British car maker Land Rover. ...
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Both engines are lightweight aluminium 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. Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ...
Model year & facelift activity The Range Rover's exterior was updated for 2006 along with the BMW V8 replaced with a Ford unit. The new engine choices were Jaguar's AJ-V8, with 4.4 L 300 hp (227 kW) or 4.2 L 400 hp (298 kW) supercharged variants. This new Range Rover was officially presented at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and released in summer 2005. For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ...
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The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. ...
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From the Diesel engine of the 2006 model (at this time still the BMW 6 cylinder unit) to the supercharged V8, the car could reach 60 mph (97 km/h) from 14.8 seconds or as little as 6.5 seconds and has a top speed from 110 mph (180 km/h) to approximately130 mph (210 km/h) (governed), respectively.
In addition to the engine change, 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, rear view camera, a wireless video camera system 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. A backup camera is a special type of video camera that is produced specifically for the purpose of being attached to the rear of a vehicle to aid in backing. ...
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This system is linked by an industry-standard fibre optic network known as Media Oriented Systems Transport or MOST and an electronic network system known as CAN. A similar system is also used on Land Rover Discovery and 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. ...
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Controller Area Network (CAN) is a broadcast, differential serial bus standard, originally developed in the 1980s by Robert Bosch GmbH, for connecting electronic control units (ECUs). ...
The Discovery is a four wheel drive on-road and off-road vehicle from the British car maker Land Rover. ...
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Suppliers for the 2006 Range Rover's components include Continental Automotive for the complete cockpit module which incorporates the DENSO Corporation touch screen navigation unit. Continental also supply the centre console unit. Other suppliers include Alpine car audio for integrated head unit rear seat entertainment. Connaught Electronics Limited (CEL) provides the rear view camera (RVC) and wireless camera (VentureCam) systems and PTI telephone capabilities are provided by Nokia. DENSO Corporation (æ ªå¼ä¼šç¤¾ãƒ‡ãƒ³ã‚½ãƒ¼) (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. ...
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Most importantly the audio system is has been co-developed with Harmon Kardon. The premium offering gives a 720W, 14-speaker system and was the first OEM vehicle to use the discrete Logic 7 surround algorthim. The stylish Harman Kardon Soundsticks. ...
For 2007, all of the Range Rover's changes were mechanical or interior. On the inside, the hidden folding cup holder that popped out of the centre console in previous models was replaced by a simpler and more durable in-console design with sliding covers — similar in concept, but higher quality, to those in the Range Rover Sport. The ignition switch was moved from the lower-part of the centre console up to the dashboard, next to the steering wheel and the Range Rover received the Range Rover Sport / LR3's Terrain Response system as well as a redesigned four-wheel drive control panel. The handbrake is now electronic. Additionally, the seats differ from the old style, slightly resembling the new Range Rover Sport with cooling fans optional on the HSE and standard on the Supercharged. Heated seats are standard across the board and the premium seats from the BMW era are no longer available. The HVAC system was also updated with more vents and quieter operation. That, along with the acoustic laminated windscreen will lower driving noise. An increase in interior storage is mainly attributed to the new split-dual glovebox. And then in a return to original Range Rover styling, more wood inserts have been added to the doors and centre console. Mid-way through production of the 2007 model (around production date of January 2007) the style of the key was changed from the BMW design to Land Rover's current "switchblade" type. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
The 3-litre BMW I6 diesel engine was replaced for 2007 with Ford's new 3.6 L AJD-V8. This engine develops 272 hp (203 kW), far more than the 177 hp (132 kW) of the previous engine, and so is better capable to deal with the weighty vehicle. 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 was also refined, with optional cooled front seats and more cargo capacity. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
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Limited Edition & Cooperations in the L30/L322
20th Anniversary Edition To celebrate twenty years in North America, Land Rover produced the 20th Anniversary Edition Range Rover, of which only forty were produced. Each vehicle is a supercharged Range Rover in a special pearl white paint with "Diamond" split-spoke 20-inch wheels and a unique, two-tone interior. Badges on the tailgate and door sills denote the vehicle as such and lists its production number out of the 40. This special edition retails for US$145,000. Only one of each model was distributed per dealer and the dealerships were chosen in a lottery. The fortieth one was auctioned at a silent auction to benefit charity.
Marketing cooperation: example Kobold for Range Rover The Kobold Watch Company developed a clock specially for the dashboard of the 20th Anniversary Edition Range Rover. Kobold also produced an exclusive set of wristwatches of rugged design and great durability to accompany each vehicle. Kobold Range Rover 20th Anniversary Edition watches are made from aerospace grade titanium characterized by a polished, high-gloss finish. The Kobold Range Rover watches are equipped with modified ETA 2892 movements. Kobolds are spirits of German folklore. ...
Land Rover also commissioned the Kobold Company to produce a range of Land Rover-branded timepieces. The wristwatches will be available to best retailers and senior Land Rover executives. The marketing partnership between Kobold and Land Rover was strengthened by the cooperation of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the British explorer and ambassador of both brands.[7] Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet OBE (born 7 March 1944), usually known simply as Ranulph (Ran) Fiennes, is a British adventurer and holder of several endurance records. ...
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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 as a 2006 model. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
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Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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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 is a four wheel drive on-road and off-road vehicle from the British car maker Land Rover. ...
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2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
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2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
See also A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ...
Criticism of sport utility vehicles is the expression of disapproval of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) made by various groups, organisations, and individuals. ...
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