2011 4x4 of the Year: Land Rover LR4 HSE
2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE
By Fred Williams, Photography by 4-Wheel & Off-Road Staff, Frank Kaisler
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| GENERAL |
| Manufacturer |
Land Rover |
| Model |
LR4 HSE |
| Base Price |
$47,650 |
| Price as Tested |
$60,915 |
| Options as Tested |
Heavy-duty |
|
Package, $750; 20-inch 10 Split |
|
alloy wheels, $2,500; Seven Seat |
|
Luxury Package, $9,165 |
| ENGINE |
| Type |
V-8 |
| Displacement (L/ci) |
5.0/305.1 |
| Bore & Stroke (in) |
3.64x3.66 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Fuel Req. (octane)/Capacity (gal) |
91/22.5 |
| SAE Peak Horsepower |
375 @ 6,500 rpm |
| SAE Peak Torque (lb-ft) |
375 @ 3,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Type |
6-speed automatic |
| Model |
ZF 6 HP 28 |
| Ratios |
First: 4.17:1; Second: 2.34:1; |
|
Third: 1.52:1; Fourth: 1.14:1; |
|
Fifth: 0.867:1; Sixth: 0.691; |
|
Reverse: 3.40:1 |
| TRANSFER CASE |
| Type |
2-speed, full-time |
| Model |
Steyhr |
| Low-Range Ratio |
2.93:1 |
| Center Locking Differential |
Yes |
| AXLES |
| Front Type |
Independent CV |
| Front Diff |
Open |
| Rear Type |
Independent CV |
| Rear Diff |
Closed |
| Hubs |
N/A |
| Ratio |
3.54:1 |
| Traction Aid |
Brake-based traction |
|
control (front); infinitely-variable |
|
electronic locking (rear) |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front |
Fully independent, |
|
10 inches of wheel travel |
| Rear |
Fully independent, |
|
12.9 inches of wheel travel |
| STEERING |
| Type |
Power-assisted |
|
rack-and-pinion |
| Lock-to-Lock/Ratio |
3.32/variable |
| Turning Circle (ft) |
37.6 |
| WHEELS |
| Size (in) |
20x8.5 |
| Material |
Alloy |
| TIRES |
| Size |
P255/50R20 |
| Brand |
Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| BRAKES |
| Front |
14.2-in power disc |
| Rear |
13.8-in power disc |
| 60-0 (ft) |
133.19 |
| ACCELERATION |
| Standing 1/4-mile |
|
| (seconds @ mph) |
15.32 @ 85.35 |
| WEIGHT (lb) |
| Curb Weight |
5,842 |
| Advertised GVWR |
7,143 |
| MILEAGE (mpg) |
| EPA Estimate (city/hwy) |
12/17 |
| As Tested |
11.50 |
| DIMENSIONS (in) |
| Wheelbase |
113.5 |
| Overall Length |
187.5 |
| Overall Width |
85.75 |
| Overall Height |
78.5 |
| Front/Rear Track |
63.25/63.25 |
| Front/Rear Overhang |
31/45 |
| Min. Front Ground Clearance |
8.125 |
By Fred Williams
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