Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport is an SUV that has been offered since 2005. The first generation is based on the platform of the Land Rover Discovery, but is sold for marketing purposes under the image-laden Label Range Rover, making another, younger buyers to be addressed. The implementation began in February 2005.
The second generation, which is no longer based on the Land Rover Discovery, but on the new Range Rover, even though 75 % of the parts are different, was presented in New York City on March 26, 2013, launch in Europe on 20 September, 2013.
- 2.1 Record Time at Pikes Peak
- 2.2 Equipment lines
- 2.3 terrain features
- 2.4 drives
- 2.5 Technical data
Range Rover Sport (2005-2013)
Range Rover Sport (2005-2010)
The Range Rover Sport is like the Discovery fitted with the Terrain Response system, which adjusts the all-wheel drive via a rotary switch on different grounds, the air suspension is the Range Rover Sport always standard.
The term " sport " is - with a similar engine as the big Range Rover - illustrate the dynamic handling, which also is the smaller size and lower weight will not last possible.
In summer 2010, a facelift was performed at the Range Rover Sport. Here headlights and tail lights were changed, which also brought with it modified sill.
In July 2011, the TDV6 engine has been revised, which makes 211 hp here. He has also been fitted with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, which uses less fuel. As a complement to the engine range of the SDV6 was added with 256 hp, which replaces the TDV6 from above and from below the TDV8.
Range Rover Sport SE (2010-2013)
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Specifications
Due to problems with the cable laying 1026 models were recalled in August 2006. It was here the models of the vintage 2005/2006 with 19- inch wheels and the serial numbers 5A to 6A 900 109 949 108
Range Rover Sport (since 2013)
Range Rover Sport (since 2013)
The second generation was released in Europe on 20 September 2013. It is characterized by a significant weight reduction, which is achieved by an all-aluminum body. Technically, the model is based on the fourth - generation Range Rover. Many components such as landing gear, avionics, transmission and suspension were taken.
Record Time at Pikes Peak
On June 6, 2013 Paul Dallenbach with the Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged ran a new personal best for production cars on the official track of the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Hill Climb. The vehicle was up on an additionally installed roll cage in original condition. Despite a power loss of up to 40 %, which is due to the thin air in the same amount, Dallenbach needed only 12 minutes 36 seconds and 61 hundredths. This Sport Range Rover broke 24 year old record and set a new record for the first time as an SUV in a category of road vehicles.
Equipment lines
The vehicle is available all differ in various equipment lines by different standard extras and build on each other: S / SE; HSE; Dynamic HSE and Autobiography Dynamic.
Terrain features
Compared to its predecessor the terrain capabilities have been improved. The Range Rover Sport from the model 2014 has a maximum watt depth of 850 mm. New board system such as " Wade Sensing" the measure by radar sensors in the exterior mirrors, the water depth around the vehicle to allow a safe journey on unfamiliar routes.
Drives
For the first time the Range Rover Sport has become one of this generation of part of the manufacturer to chose two different drive variants for different claims to offer. Basically, the car is always equipped with four-wheel drive. However, there are in addition to the already well-known system with reduction gear and differential lock a less expensive and 18 kg lighter, but not as powerful version with a Torsen differential as standard equipment. This is designed for use on paved roads and offers enough traction in everyday use. The version with the known system is particularly recommended for off-road driving and the operation of trains with trailer.