| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover |
| Style | Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $93,325 |
| Options on test vehicle | Autobiography Package ($10,000 -- includes full semi-aniline leather seats, leather center and lower dashboard, leather center console sides, leather door panels, extended wood appointments, four-zone climate control, 20-inch wheels, unique Autobiography badges); California Emissions ($100); Walnut Wood ($0). |
| As-tested MSRP | $104,200 |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 4,197cc (256 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 400 @ 5,750 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 420 @ 3,500 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=4.17; II=2.34; III=1.52; IV=1.14; V=0.87; VI=0.69; R=3.40; Final=3.73 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | N/A |
| Tire brand | Continental |
| Tire model | Cross-Contact |
| Tire type | Performance |
| Tire size, front | 255/50R20 |
| Tire size, rear | 255/50R20 |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 115 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | SC ON: 54.3/SC OFF: 55.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | SC ON: 0.66/SC OFF: 0.69 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.2 |
| Acceleration comments | Responds well to brake torque but it has to be timed exactly right. Also, allow the RR to auto upshift in manual mode and you'll discover a tenth or two. Absolutely zero supercharger whine evident. Smooth but slow upshifts. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Amazingly powerful brakes that don't appear to fade a bit. Forward pitch seems to be regulated somehow by suspension — I expected more dive. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Huge DSC intervention on the skid pad and only a little less when switched "off" which it isn't.... Again, DSC limits the performance in the slalom and does so with a heavy hand with abrupt brake application and total loss of throttle. Best run avoided the thrashing with smooth, slow inputs. Steering is vague and body roll is excessive. Still an average performance for a true off-roader. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 54.19 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | SE @ 2.2 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 12 city/18 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.36 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 27.6 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,842 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 5,880 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 48.4/51.6 |
| Length (in.) | 195.8 |
| Width (in.) | 77.0 |
| Height (in.) | 74.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 113.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 64.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 64.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 38.9 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 60.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 60.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 74.2 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 7,500 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Driver only |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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