Kuala Lumpur, 23 June 2011 – Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has introduced the 2011 version of the Range Rover 5.0-litre Petrol Supercharged, arguably the most capable and luxurious sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the world.
A class-leading V8 engine, peerless 6-speed transmission with paddle-shifts, Terrain Response® upgrades and external styling enhancements all combine to ensure the 2011 Range Rover 5.0-litre Supercharged retains its crown as king of the luxury SUV segment. The good news is that the prices remain at RM798,888 (Peninsula Malaysia) and RM802,388 (Sabah and Sarawak), on the road excluding insurance.
The range-topping, 5.0-litre, 510bhp supercharged LR-V8 engine delivers supreme performance and economy. Developed in-house by Land Rover engineers, its uncompromising, world-class performance is not accompanied by an increase in fuel consumption and emissions compared to their predecessors.
Equipped with the latest direct fuel injection system, the lightweight supercharged LR-V8 engine combines benchmark efficiency with outstanding levels of power and torque delivered from low down the rev range. 0-100 km/h is reached in just 6.2 seconds.
The 2011 model year Range Rover Supercharged is further enhanced by improvements to the Terrain Response® system in the form of Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control. Inside the cabin, there are illuminated treadplates for the front doors and entertainment is now provided by a harmon/kardon® Logic 7 Hi-Fi surround system with 14 speakers.
Exterior aesthetics are further enhanced with new 20-inch alloy wheels with sparkle finish and ‘Nobel’ grille mesh for the front and sides.
Dynamically, the Range Rover Supercharged is equipped with the last word in suspension systems incorporating Adaptive Dynamics technology that exercises firm control over the body through turns while cosseting the occupants with the svelte ride Range Rovers are famous for. |
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WORLD-BEATING LR-V8 ENGINE
First unveiled in 2010, the incomparable 5.0-liter LR-V8 supercharged LR-V8 engine is lightweight, super-efficient and sets new benchmarks for economy, refinement and performance.
Delivering 510bhp of power and 625 Nm of torque, the 5.0-litre Supercharged engine is 28 per cent more powerful than its predecessor and produces 10 per cent more torque. This allows the supercharged Range Rover to accelerate to 100 km/h from rest in a mere 6.2 seconds. Even more remarkable is the fact that CO2 emissions are just 384g/km, a reduction of 7.4 per cent compared to its predecessor.
Key technologies include the sixth-generation, twin-vortex Eaton™ supercharger whose high helix rotor improves thermodynamic efficiency by 16 percent compared to earlier designs and renders the unit almost inaudible. The 2175psi (150bar), multi-hole, spray-guided direct injection system fully optimises combustion for both power and economy. A number of clever design features such as the industry-first, torque actuated variable camshaft timing on all four cams and reverse cooling all contribute to engine efficiency, performance and in-car comfort.
SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION, THE PERFECT PARTNER
The 2011 Range Rover Supercharged retains the outstanding ZF 6HP28 automatic gearbox, integrated and calibrated by Land Rover engineers especially to match the characteristics of the engine. The transmission has class-leading response with swift, silken shifts and is optimised to take advantage of such massive power and torque lower down the rev range by actuating the lock-up clutch sooner in each gear. Doing so reduces slip through the torque converter, improving both emissions and fuel consumption. Intelligent Sport mode senses and adapts the gearbox characteristics to suit a particular driving style.
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SMART CHARGING IMPROVES EFFICIENCY, SAVES FUEL
Clever management means no fuel is wasted in the production of energy for the Range Rover’s electrical systems. Land Rover’s IPMS (Intelligent Power Management System) ensures the alternator does no more work – and the engine consumes no more fuel – than is strictly necessary. Rather than maintaining the battery charge state at an unnecessary 100 percent, IPMS aims to maintain the battery at 80 percent charge to avoid the alternator working harder than it needs to.
The alternator is configured to charge wherever possible when the car is slowing (rather than when accelerating) recovering kinetic energy in the process. Charge rates are carefully moderated when cold to prolong battery life.
For 2011, the Range Rover Supercharged’s award-winning Terrain Response® system features two further enhancements, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Gradient Acceleration Control (GAC).
HSA retains the initial driver-generated brake pressure, long enough for the foot to move from brake pedal to throttle without the car rolling backwards. The brake is released after a sufficient time has elapsed or when the engine is supplying enough torque to move the car up the hill. Hill Start Assist is always available, not selectable and neither is its operation indicated to the driver.
GAC is designed to provide safety cover on severe gradients when the driver does not have Hill Descent Control engaged. By pressurising the brake system, GAC slows the car to a limit determined by the throttle position when the car is descending the slope in the driver’s intended direction of travel. This includes descending the slope forwards in drive, or rearwards in reverse. Otherwise (such as descending while facing up the gradient with Drive selected) GAC restricts speed to 5km/h for up to 20 seconds, allowing the driver to regain proper control.
AN INTERIOR OF UNPARALLELED LUXURY
The Range Rover Supercharged’s European leather trim for headlining and door casings combined with sumptuous perforated Oxford leather seat trim and 12-piece wood veneer set, cosset the occupants in luxury.
For more information on the new 2011 Range Rover Supercharged, please contact 1-300-1300-16 or visit www.landrovermalaysia.com.my |
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