Range Rover introduces new twin-turbo V8
The 4×4 world is said to be dominated by Land Rover. With its off-road performance and reputation for reliability, Rover is expected to accentuate the off-road automotive industry. Adding to the off-road prowess, fabulous aura and opulent amenities, Range Rover also boasts its new twin-turbo V8 diesel engine.
Enthusiasts say they like Range Rover’s unrivaled image, dominating off-road capability, luxurious cabin and its new engine. Range Rover’s new engine is Ford’s new 3.6 L AJD-V8. Said engine can make up to 272 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, much better than its previous engine. The EPA has given the Range Rover a gas mileage rating of 13/18 mpg city/highway. Other late model adaptations and enhancements include upgraded Range Rover parts and accessories.
The interior of the new model becomes more elegant and sophisticated. Rover’s design group incorporated efficient air conditioning with a pollen filter to separate the occupants from the surrounding odors. Sound suppression technology and innovations such as active engine mounts are also integrated into the vehicle to make it quieter than previous versions. Supercharged Rovers will use electronic rear differential. In addition, the automaker also considered optional refrigerated front seats and additional cargo capabilities to create such a high-performance vehicle.
The 2007 model is also equipped with better Range Rover brakes and suspension. A stiffer suspension is designed to cope with the additional performance of the vehicle. In addition, it is also installed on the V8 gasoline model. Said vehicle also uses Rover’s Terrain Response system from the Discovery 3. The latter is responsible for keeping the vehicle’s bulky and rugged exterior intact. The system allows the driver to control everything from throttle response to ride height. This can be done by choosing one of 5 settings via a single rotary control.
The automaker expects Range Rover to compete well with the big name vehicles in the segment like Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes ML and Volkswagen Touareg.