2008 Range Rover Sport
The introduction of a powerful and brand new TDV8 as a fourth engine option, completes the launch phase of the Range Rover Sport. With its combination of exhilarating performance and fuel economy of 11.1 litre 100 km on combined fuel cycle, the new TDV8 is expected to extend the Range Rover Sport's appeal still further. The TDV8 engine has been designed specifically to power the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, ensuring no compromise to its off-road credentials. For Range Rover Sport, the engine calibration, installation and applications have been developed to deliver a more sporting driving experience to suit the vehicle.
The introduction of the TDV8 engine is accompanied by detailed specification upgrades and improvements across the Range Rover Sport line-up. The existing three engine options continue to be available - TDV6, V8 petrol and V8 supercharged.Peak power from the TDV8 engine is an impressive 200 kW, 42 percent higher than the existing V6 diesel. The new vehicle reaches 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 209 km/h. The TDV8's torque curve is impressively flat. Peak torque - an enormous 640 Nm (45 per cent higher than the TDV6) - is available continuously from just 2000 rpm to 2500 rpm.
With more than 500 Nm of torque available from less than 1500 rpm to over 3700 rpm, it's no surprise that in-gear performance is where the TDV8 really excels. In CommandShift manual transmission mode, the new derivative takes only 6.8 seconds to accelerate from 50 to 70 mph in fifth gear. Yet, despite such performance, the TDV8 delivers 11.1 litres/100 km over the combined cycle. The TDV8 engine is mated to Range Rover Sport's sophisticated full-time 4x4 driveline. Electronic control continuously adapts the change characteristics of the ZF six-speed automatic transmission to the prevailing driving style.
In addition, the CommandShift mode also provides manual gear change when required, providing even greater driver involvement. Land Rover's Positive Torque system is standard on all TDV8 derivatives, providing faster downshifts by automatically blipping the throttle to match engine and road-speeds. When not locked, the four-wheel-drive system's electronic centre differential continuously adjusts the front-to-rear torque split to help optimise traction, whatever the surface. The two-speed shift-on-the-fly transfer box incorporates a low-range reduction gear, designed to help achieve Range Rover Sport's class-leading standards of off-road grade ability and control.
2008 Enhancements
_ 8 way passenger seat functionality to match driver's seat. Includes seat cushion edge adjustment (cushion tilt) for additional comfort. (standard on all models)
_ Electrically adjustable steering column fitted as part of driver's memory pack. (from October build standard on Supercharged, optional on TDV6, TDV8 & 4.4L V8)
_ Continental Bluetooth phone enhancement. This system facilitates Bluetooth phone book transfer to the audio unit so numbers can be recalled via the vehicle controls and steering wheel. (standard on Supercharged, optional on TDV6, TDV8 & 4.4L V8)
_ The interior has been further enhanced with new high quality finishes, and additional trim options. On the outside 3 new exterior colours have been added to the pallet.
_ Pricing remains unchanged for the TDV6 and Supercharged, however the TDV8 & 4.4L V8 receive a minimal $1,000 increase.
