Automatic Sport Cars

Specifications prices Modifications and Image 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
The Range Rover Sport might sound like a souped-up version of Land Rover's flagship SUV, but it's actually something entirely different. While it shares the Range Rover nameplate, it is actually smaller, less powerful, and less expensive.

First introduced as a 2006 model, the Range Rover Sport shares a platform with the LR4. The truck's exterior has been designed to look very similar to the larger Range Rover. With seating for five occupants, the Sport slots below the LR4 in terms of size, despite being pricier.

The Sport received a modest overhaul for the latest model year, yielding two new engine options and a number of exterior and interior refinements.
INTERIOR
As standard, a 5-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) driver information LCD screen within the instrument cluster displays key information in a clean, simple and user-friendly manner. A hard-drive navigation system, part of the HSE and HSE LUX packages, provides fast route calculation.

Part of the available Vision Assist Package, five digital cameras make up the Surround Camera System, relaying to the touch-screen a near 360-degree view from the vehicle. The cameras, which support easier parking, towing and off-road maneuvering, function immediately as the vehicle is started, and have options for selecting and zooming in to assist with close quarter parking and with towing.

The Range Rover Sport design theme emphasizes its position as the most dynamic model in the Land Rover range. Signature LED headlamps provide a technical focal point and feature Range Rover inspired interlocking circle lamps.

The interior, with its cockpit feel and soft-touch finishes, reflects the brand’s standards of quality and craftsmanship. Leather is used extensively on major surfaces, in a wide choice of colors. Rich dark shades border narrow sections in lighter tones, and the effect is completed by a generous selection of fine wood finishes. The soft-touch dash can be wrapped in stitched, premium-grade European leather.

Front and rear seats feature a deep, sculpted shape. Electrically adjustable side bolsters are available on the front seats. Ambient lighting adds to the premium feel of the cabin, with white LEDs that cast subtle halos around interior door handles and pockets, as well as on the dash and center console area.
EXTERIOR
The front brakes for the naturally aspirated vehicle are four-piston units mated to 14.2-inch ventilated front discs, while the rear brakes are single-piston units and with 13.8-inch rotors. The supercharged model sports 15-inch discs with six-piston calipers in the front, and 14.3-inch discs with single-piston calipers in the rear.

The recent update included LED headlamps combined with a new two-bar grille, revised front bumpers and widened fenders. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front-end. The interior was also redesigned, using higher quality materials, soft-touch finishes and better craftsmanship to create an environment that is "truly worthy of the Range Rover brand," the company said in a statement.

Steering response is improved on the Range Rover Sport with the stiffening of the front suspension lower arm forward bushing, enhancing the sense of driver involvement with the vehicle at higher speeds.

The Terrain Response system boasts a series of improvements, including improved performance when tackling challenging terrain like sand or large rocks. For soft sand conditions, a "sand launch control" mode makes for noticeably easier drive-away.

New, speed-dependent wheel-slip targets for the traction control system permit only very limited initial wheel-slip, helping to prevent the wheels digging down into the sand. The system also has an improved rock crawl program for better control while traversing boulders or driving through rocky terrain.

Because the Range Rover Sport was designed with strong on-road performance in mind, it features the "Dynamic Response" suspension system delivers flat cornering, tight body control, and sharp steering response.

Six airbags are provided including two in front triggered by a longitudinal impact, two seat-mounted for front occupant thorax protection in a side impact, and two side curtains that deploy from the ceiling for the head protection of all outboard occupants

An adaptive front lighting system with bi-xenon headlights that turn to follow steering inputs are standard on the Supercharged model and optionally available on the Range Rover Sport HSE.
ENGINE
The LR-TDV8 4.4-litre with parallel sequential turbocharging replacesthe outstanding LR-TDV8 3.6-litre and is unique to the Range Rover. Theall-new LR-TDV8 combines superior power and massive torque with unparalleled levels of refinement. Despite the extra performance, this V8 engine is cleaner too, delivering even lower fuel consumption and CO2emissions than its predecessor. The combined cycle fuel consumption of the new LR-TDV8 4.4-litre is 30.1mpg, making this the first Range Rover ever to better 30mpg.

With 313PS and 700Nm torque, the Range Rover's new powertrain reducesCO2 emissions by an impressive 14 percent from 294g/km to 253g/km. The new diesel engine is helped in this respect by its marriageto a new, electronically controlled, ZF 8HP70, 8-speed automatic. This combination is enough to catapult the Range Rover from rest to 60mph in amere 7.5 seconds and complete the 50mph-70mph dash in just 4.0 seconds while the top speed increases from 125mph to 130mph.

Available only on 4.4-litre LR-TDV8 models, this 'smart' transmissionintegrates with the diesel engine to deliver the most efficient operating regime in all conditions. To reflect the performance of the new 4.4-litre LR-TDV8, diesel models are fitted with the same Brembo-based braking system fitted to the 5.0-litre LR-V8 supercharged model. The system comprises 380mm ventilated front discs with unique, lightweight aluminium six-piston opposed action monoblock callipers. 365mm ventilated discs with single piston sliding callipers are fitted at the rear.

 New for 2011 highlights:
• Standard Extended Leather Package and contrast stitching on seats, center console and door panels on HSE LUX and Supercharged trim levels.
• New Vision Assist Package includes:; Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS; swiveling headlights); Automatic High Beam Assist (AHBA), and a Surround Camera System.
• Standard audio system now comprises 240-watt harman/kardon® electronics and amplifiers and 9 speakers (including subwoofer).
• Optional Premium Audio includes 480-watt harman/kardon digital surround sound; 13 speakers plus subwoofer; HD radio, and satellite radio (satellite radio standard on Supercharged model).
• New paint colors: Fuji White, Baltic Blue and Siberian Silver.
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Specifications prices Modifications and Image 2011 Land Rover LR4
Like the rest of its ilk, the Land Rover LR4 is big, tall, and heavy. No surprise there. Given the amount of effort expended by the auto industry in making big trucks like this into palatable suburban-use vehicles, it's also not terribly surprising that the LR4 is very polished overall-quiet, smooth-riding, and even reasonably good-handling. Where the Land Rover does, however, stand apart from other full-size, three-row SUVs is that it is considerably less stressful to maneuver in town. Although you think of the Land Rover as a big boy (and it is), its overall length is quite a bit shorter than several of its competitors. A Mercedes-Benz GL or an Audi Q7 is some ten inches longer; a Chevy Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade is a foot longer. The LR4 has the additional advantage of a tighter turning circle, besting the GL, the Q7, and even the fractionally smaller Jeep Commander. The final element that keeps the LR4 from being a tiresome beast to wrestle with is its excellent outward visibility.

Outward visibility has become a non-consideration for auto designers in recent years, as we've seen beltlines get ever higher, pillars grow thicker, and windows shrink. The LR4 stands in pleasant contrast to all those trends. The windowline actually is below the driver's shoulder, which is almost unheard of in a modern car. The A-pillars are too thin to hide a pedestrian entering a crosswalk. And, if you have the third seat folded, the dipped-down glass area in the tailgate actually allows you to see behind the vehicle.
INTERIORStandard interior features include push-button start, a multi-function steering wheel, dual climate control, electric parking brake and stadium seating for five or seven passengers. Leather seating and wood trim are optional. A harman/kardon sound system with iPod interface and touch-screen controls is standard, and a hard disc based navigation system can be added, as can Bluetooth connectivity. The optional rear seat entertainment system lets rear passengers play their own DVDs and games no more fighting. The 2011 Land Rover LR4 also comes with several trim options available, like the HSE with front parking sensors, heated front and rear seats, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also gets a navigation system similar to the larger Range Rover.
EXTERIOR
The fresh exterior design for 2010 onward includes smoother new front end and revised lights, including LEDs. The all-new interior delivers a more premium and functional five and optional seven-seat space. Other new features include available Surround Camera system, Gradient Release Control, Tow Assist, available Automatic High Beam Assist, Keyless Entry, and Push Button start.

Aerodynamic changes to the front end, with the revised front lower chin spoiler and new front wheel deflectors, help to reduce drag. 19-inch wheels and tires optimized for rolling resistance and improved tire wear also increase efficiency. The interior is completely redesigned, with a revamped dash and center console, new seats, and improved controls.

An electronically controlled six-speed ZF automatic transmission provides a wide spread of gear ratios. Three shift modes are available. In the automatic mode, up- and down-shifts are electronically regulated for smooth gear changes. In the Sport mode, shifting is keyed to maximum acceleration performance. In the CommandShift mode, the driver has manual control over the gears.
ENGINE
The 2011 Land Rover LR4 has plenty of power with a beefy 5.0 Liter V8 engine with a 375 horsepower rating and 375 pounds of torque. The 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive provides smooth shifting and plenty of pickup. While many other vehicles offer a larger towing capacity, this Land Rover will easily pull most trailers and boats The 2011 Land Rover LR4 is a midsize luxury SUV offered in a single trim level.

The engine has been optimized for low-end torque, making it possible to activate the lock-up clutch of the six-speed automatic transmission at lower speed. This reduces 'slip' in the hydraulic torque converter benefiting both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The higher torque at lower rpm also enables longer gearing for more economical cruising.
Handling

The 2011 Land Rover LR4 is a smooth ride both on and off the highway with air suspension. Acceleration was smooth, and the promise of 60 mph in 7.5 seconds achieved. The Land Rover LR4 gripped the road surface with confidence, although it felt a little tippy in tight corners. This is usually expected in a tall vehicle. The steering and braking performed well. Off-road is where the 2011 Land Rover LR4 truly shines with its excellent 4-wheel drive capabilities and high clearance. Depending on the road conditions, choose from General Driving, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, Mud and Ruts, and Rock Crawl from the convenience of the control knob mounted on the center console.
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Specifications prices Modifications and Image 2011 Land Rover LR2
Land Rover, the brand synonymous with luxurious off-road capability, has just released its 2011 LR2, featuring the first-ever front-drive model, an updated look and improved engines for the new model year. The smallest of the Land Rover range until the 2012 Evoque lands next fall, the LR2 is otherwise largely unchanged from the 2010 model.

Not that lower emissions, improved fuel economy, and a fresh take on the familiar LR2 face are anything to complain about. First up, the mechanical changes.
INTERIOR
In the cabin, there are four new contemporary seat styles offering a greater range of choice. A stylish cloth trim, covered with new Tofino or Resolve fabrics, Napoli leather, a combination of Napoli leather and Alcantara, and Windsor leather for the premium pack. These four new styles differentiate between trim levels. There’s a choice of manual, 6/4-way electric adjustment and 8/6-way electric adjustment for the Premium Pack seats.

New colourways compliment the revised upholstery design with Ebony, Tan and Ivory and there are matching door casings in Ebony PVC with Ivory stitching and Ebony PVC with Tan contrast stitching. Four new fascia finishers come in either Element Silver, Element Black, Dark Chestnut and Piano Black lacquered finish. This lacquered black theme is also carried over onto the steering wheel switchpack.

At the high end of the option range, there’s a new Premium Pack option with Windsor Leather upholstery in Ebony, Almond, Ivory or Tan colourways. The Pack includes the luxurious 8/6 way electric seat plus premium carpet mats and covered centre stowage. All 2011 LR2s will benefit from a clear and contemporary new instrument pack too.

The LR2 provides the safest possible environment for occupants. The Command Driving Position provides good visibility of all four corners of the vehicle and narrow A-pillars ensure that forward visibility is not compromised. There are seven airbags: two curtain, two front, two thorax and a driver’s knee bag as standard. The transverse engine mounting not only frees up interior space but offers impressive crash performance, helping the LR2 achieve a 5 star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection.
EXTERIOR
Exterior looks get updated with a new front bumper an grille, three new color choices, and a new set of alloy wheels. The new front bumper assembly gets new front fog lamp bezels, and the grille is available in both Dark and Bright finishes, though the Dark finish is only available on the four-cylinder diesel model, which we won't get here in the U.S. New halogen projector headlights are now standard, a the rear lights get a clear inner lens with a black surround. Body-color tailgate handle, door handles, and door mirrors are also available or standard, depending on the model. A choice of 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels can be had, along with new colors Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White.

Like other Land Rovers, the LR2 offers an elevated driving position and plenty of window area for a good view of the world outside. It also features the company's "stadium seating" layout, where rear passengers sit slightly higher than front occupants, for increased visibility.

Cargo space is 59 cu. ft. (1670 liters) with the rear seats folded and 26.5 cu. ft (755 liters) with the rear seats up.

The body is a five-door monocoque structure, with enough stiffness to provide confident handling on-road and a solid feel off-road. The suspension is fully independent and uses modern stability control systems, including Roll Stability Control (RSC) -- a technology that helps mitigate the risk of roll-over even in extreme conditions.

Although the LR2 is often viewed as a road-friendly crossover, it offers a number of features geared specifically for true off-roading. These include Land Rover's unique Terrain Response system, standard all-wheel-drive, and the patented Gradient Release Control, which improves driver confidence and control when releasing the brakes on steep and slippery slopes.
ENGINE
The 3.2-litre straight six continues to head the LR2 powertrain line-up for 2011. The engine has been re-calibrated to meet EU5 rather than EU4 emissions regulations but the power remains unchanged at 233PS and 317Nm (234lb ft) torque. The straight six accelerates the LR2 to 60mph in 8.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 124mph.

The straight six is the best balanced of all engine configurations but its length usually
makes it difficult to package transversely. However, the Rear End Ancillary Drive (READ) arrangement of the i6, with ancillaries like water pump, air conditioning compressor and alternator mounted at the rear rather than the front, reduce the length of the i6 to an incredible 600.5mm making it an easy fit in the LR2’s engine bay.

With an advanced, aluminium block, head and bedplate the i6 remains at the cutting edge of petrol engine design. The i6 is equipped with twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder with cam profile switching (CPS) and variable valve timing (VVT). The combination of the two mix high power with low end flexibility and maximum efficiency.

The i6 also has a variable length inlet tract which adapts to optimise both high end power and low end torque. These technologies combine to deliver 80 percent of maximum torque across the entire useable rev range and 256Nm (189lb ft) is available between 1400rpm and 6400rpm. In common with the diesel engines, the i6 uses Intelligent Power System Management (IPSM) for ‘smart charging’ of the battery.

The i6 engine was originally developed with Land Rover applications in mind and is designed to resist dust, mud and water intrusion as well as operation at acute tilt angles.
2011 LR2 technical data
i6 petrol auto 4WD
Height mm (in) 1740 (68.5)
Width mm (in) 2195 (86.5)
Length mm (in) 4500 (177)
Wheelbase mm (in) 2660 (104.7)
Turning Circle m (ft) 11.3 (37)
Min Weight From kg (lb) 1775 (3913)
Front suspension Macpherson strut with lower control arm and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Strut assembly with lateral and longitudinal links and anti-roll bar
Brakes Ventilated front disc - 316mm,, ventilated rear - 302mm
Steering Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion
Four Wheel-Drive system Full time 4 wheel drive with Haldex rear axle differential.
Engine type Transverse, in-line 6-cylinder, 24-valve, multipoint fuel injection

Displacement cc 3192
Bore/stroke mm (in) 84x96
Compression ratio 10.8
Max power PS (kW) 233 (171)
Max Torque Nm (lb ft) 317 (234)
Fuel consumption EU urban/extra urban/combined (mpg-L/100km) 18.2/34.9/26.4 (15.5/8.1/10.7)
Emissions EU5
CO2 g/km 255
Transmission Aisin SWF21 6 Speed auto
Fuel tank capacity litres/imp gals/US gals 70/15.4/18.5
Range, miles (km) 400 (650)
0-60mph 8.4
Top speed mph (kph) 124/200
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