2010 Land Rover Range Rover Preview
HardwareLand Rover has fitted both models of its 2010 Range Rover with new engines. The standard HSE model receives a new Jaguar-sourced, direct-injection, 5.0-liter V-8 engine rated at 375 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft. of torque. It is mated to a revised 6-speed ZF automatic transmission. According to the automaker, the new powerplant will accelerate the standard model to 60 mph from a standstill in just 7.2 seconds. The flagship Supercharged model is fitted with a supercharged version of the same V-8 powerplant rated at 510 horsepower and 461 lb.-ft. of torque. With the same 6-speed automatic transmission, the supercharged version sprints to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds, according to Land Rover. While EPA fuel economy figures have not been released, both engines are compliant with stringent ULEV2 emissions regulations.
Under the aluminum body panels, the Range Rover's independent suspension is available with an innovative Adaptive Dynamics system which employs a model-based predictive technology to adjust the dampers to optimize ride and handling, the automaker says. The pressure within each shock absorber is monitored 500 times per second to continuously refine itself between "soft" or "hard" settings without any driver input.
The 4-wheel disc brakes have been upgraded on the standard HSE models, while the Supercharged model receives race-proven Brembo monobloc calipers and generous ventilated disc brakes. Off-road stability has been improved with an updated version of Land Rover's Terrain Response system. With the system, the driver is able to choose between different settings to customize the powertrain and suspension to suit the road conditions. The standard wheels are 19-inch or 20-inch aluminum alloy on the HSE models (depending on options), while the Supercharged models are all fitted with 20-inch alloy wheels and 255/50R20 tires.
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