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Study In Contrasts: 2011 Range Rover And Land Rover LR4

Wheeling The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover and LR4 in the Colorado high country

By Ken Brubaker, Photography by Ken Brubaker, Land Rover
129 1103 Study In Contrasts 2011 Range Rover And Land Rover Lr4 Lr4 Engine Bay
The 5.0L V-8 found in the LR4 (pictured) and the Range Rover has direct injection and torque-activated variable camshaft timing. All belt drives are waterproofed, as are the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and starter motor.
129 1103 Study In Contrasts 2011 Range Rover And Land Rover Lr4 Lr4 Engine Bay
The 5.0L V-8 found in the LR4 (pictured) and the Range Rover has direct injection and torq

Quick Specs
2011 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
Base price: $79,685
Engine: 5.0L V-8
Max hp/torque (lb-ft): 375/375
Transmission(s): CommandShift 6-spd auto
Transfer case(s): Electronic shift 2-spd
Low-range ratio: 2.93:1
Frame type: Monocoque integrated body/chassis with three steel subframes
Suspension, f/r: MacPherson struts with lower control arms, long-travel variable-rate computer-controlled air springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, 7.6 inches of travel/double wishbone with long-travel variable-rate computer-controlled air springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, 11.5 inches of travel Max crawl ratio: 43.3:1
Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes, f/r (in): 14.1, vented/13.9, vented
Wheels (tested): 19x8 alloy
Tires (tested): 255/55R19
Wheelbase (in): 113.3
Length (in): 195.8
Height (in): 73.9
Base curb weight (lb): 5,697
Max approach/departure angles (deg): 34/26.6
Minimum ground clearance (in): 9.1 (standard mode), 11.1 (off-road mode)
GVWR (lb): 7,055
Max cargo volume (cu. ft.): 74.2
Max towing capacity (lb): 7,716
EPA mileage figures, city/hwy (mpg):12/18
Fuel capacity (gal): 27.6

2011 Land Rover LR4
Base price: $48,500
Engine: 5.0L V-8
Max hp/torque (lb-ft): 375/375
Transmission(s): CommandShift 6-spd auto
Transfer case(s): Electronic shift 2-spd
Low-range ratio: 2.93:1
Frame type: Integrated body/frame with hydroformed members
Suspension, f/r: Double wishbone, long-travel variable-rate computer-controlled air springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, 10 inches of travel/double wishbone with long-travel variable-rate computer-controlled air springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, 13 inches of wheel travel
Max crawl ratio: 43.3:1
Steering: Speed sensitive, power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes, f/r (in): 14.2, vented/13.8, vented
Wheels (tested, in): 19x8
Tires (tested): P255/55R19
Wheelbase (in): 113.6
Length (in): 190.1
Height (in): 74.1
Base curb weight (lb): 5,833
Max approach/departure angles (deg): 37.2/29.6 (off-road mode)
Minimum ground clearance (in): 9.4 (off-road mode)
GVWR (lb): 7,158
Max cargo volume (cu. ft.): 90.3
Max towing capacity (lb): 7,143
EPA mileage figures, city/hwy (mpg):12/17
Fuel capacity (gal): 22.8

By Ken Brubaker
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