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2005 Land Rover LR3
NEWS: LAND ROVER ADDS THE POWERFUL, ALL-NEW LR3 TO ITS 2005 MODEL YEAR LINE-UP
The
introduction of an all-new model from Land Rover is big news, since it has only
happened nine times in the company’s 56-year history. The launch of the new LR3
is that much more significant, as it’s the first new vehicle developed entirely
under Ford Motor Company ownership.
Carefully
developed and engineered to Land Rover's exacting standards, the LR3 is packed
with power, technology
and a spacious interior cabin virtually unmatched in its class.
Available in
SE and HSE derivatives, LR3 offers the advantages of a powerful and responsive
300 hp 4.4-liter V8 engine, mated to a
six-speed electronic automatic transmission. This transmission is intelligent—adapting
its shift patterns to driving style and road conditions—and equipped with
Command Shift™, allowing the driver full control over gear changes.
"A true
Land Rover, the LR3 benefits from a clarity of purpose and conviction that is
evident from its clean design, versatility and outstanding driving experience.
Like all new Land Rovers, its on-road composure is on a level with its
outstanding off-road capability," said Richard Beattie, executive vice
president, Land Rover North America.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Distinctive exterior styling using aluminum,
magnesium and Boron steel reflects Range Rover and Discovery cues using
new Integrated Body-frame™ architecture
- Jaguar-based 4.4-liter, 300 bhp
DOHC, aluminum V8 engine tailored for Land Rover. Six-speed, ZF automatic
transmission and two-speed electronically shifted transfer case and center
differential lock
- Optimal packaging with a fold-flat interior and
seating for up to seven full-size adults
- Exceptional breadth of capability from
permanent four-wheel drive and fully independent, height-adjustable air
suspension with available locking rear differential
- Production debut for Land Rover’s innovative
Terrain Response™ and Integrated Body-frame™ architecture designed to
minimize the effect of impacts with smaller vehicles
- Advanced safety engineering uses up to eight
airbags and steel safety cage
The LR3
introduces sophisticated new technologies that are a first in the industry.
Among them is Land Rover’s patented Terrain Response™ system that optimizes
drivability and control, as well as maximizing traction over a variety of
surfaces. The driver simply chooses one of five terrain settings via a rotary
knob on the center console:
general driving program
‘grass/gravel/snow’ – for slippery surfaces
three special off-road modes
- mud/ruts, sand, rock crawl
Terrain
Response then automatically selects the most appropriate setting for the
vehicle’s advanced electronic controls and traction aids – including ride height,
engine torque response, hill descent control, electronic traction control and
transmission settings.
Highly
responsive on-road performance was a top priority for the LR3. The new powertrain uses a specially developed 4.4-liter version of
Jaguar’s acclaimed AJV8, DOHC engine that develops 300 bhp
@ 5,500 rpm. Changes for Land Rover use include increased displacement (up from
4.2 liters), more low-end torque - 315 lb. -ft. @ 4,000 rpm, enhanced dust- and
water-proofing, and revised breathing to enable the vehicle to wade in up to 24
inches of water.
For Land Rover
use, the water and oil pumps have been re-engineered as has the oil sump to
cope with wide ambient temperature ranges, operating environments and angles of
operation.
The engine is
mated to an intelligent, six-speed, ZF automatic transmission with CommandShift™ and a two-speed transfer case with
electronically lockable center differential. As with all Land Rover vehicles,
the LR3 has permanent four-wheel drive with power being normally split 50/50
between the front and rear axles.
A new approach
to body structure achieves the benefits of a stiff monocoque
combined with the strength and off-road articulation made possible by a
traditional separate chassis frame.
This
Integrated Body-frame™ structure allows Land Rover to deliver all the comfort,
refinement and on-road attributes of a monocoque,
while continuing to set new standards in off-road performance. The combination
of a tough frame mated to a rigid body structure provides occupants with a
secure zone in the event of a collision, while also acting as a stable
foundation for a suite of advanced dynamic control systems which give the
vehicle its sure-footed confidence.
The design of
the chassis was evolved with safety in mind. Advanced computer design
techniques enabled Land Rover engineers to simulate a variety of scenarios and
to evaluate the collision performance of the design before any metal was cut.
The body structure uses high strength steel in vital areas such as the A-pillar
and roof cross members to provide occupants with a safety-cage.
The complex
design of the chassis frame, with its hydroformed
construction, reflects this work in its contribution to the safety and crash
performance characteristics of the new LR3. The front structure of the frame is
designed to provide the collision load path with buckle points to control its
collapse in the event of an impact. The load path is deliberately designed to
take into account differential crash performance. The front structure is placed
so as to impact another vehicle down low at its strongest point to minimize the
effect of the collision.
LR3 has
extremely powerful four-wheel disc brakes and ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution EBD and Emergency Brake Assist
(EBA) to provide an automatic extra boost when a panic stop is detected.
Emergency
maneuvers and cornering control on slippery surfaces is made safer thanks to
Dynamic Stability Control. The parking brake is set electronically using a lift
tab on the center console. It operates a drum cast into the rear wheel disc
rotors.
If a crash
cannot be avoided, LR3 is equipped with eight airbags on seven-seat vehicles
and six on five-seat models. The driver and passenger airbags deploy in two
stages depending on the severity of the frontal impact and work in harmony with
the seat belts.
North American
vehicles are fitted with weight and seatbelt tension sensors that detect the
presence of an occupant and deploy or inhibit the passenger airbag accordingly.
The side
impact protection system has a combination of seat-mounted thorax airbags for
the front seat occupants and side curtain airbags for all rows.
The use of
lightweight materials including aluminum, magnesium and Boron steel has given
LR3 great strength but maintains a GVW of 7,121 lbs. Complex door seals are
fitted to improve refinement by controlling wind noise and dust ingress.
Unique Land
Rover design cues include its bold, geometric vertical and horizontal elements;
its stepped roof (to boost headroom); its asymmetric rear tailgate (to reduce
load height when the lower part of the tailgate is closed, and reduce ‘reach
in’ distance when opened); the use of an air intake on only one side of the
body (it’s all that was needed); and its large glazed areas.
This vehicle
was designed from the inside out so a great deal of attention was given to
passenger comfort and ergonomics. Front row, bucket seats are fully
electrically adjustable and are trimmed with leather upholstery. The second row
bench seats three and is set higher in Land Rover’s "stadium seating"
configuration. The optional front facing third row of seats is set higher so
all passengers can see forward as well as upward though the Alpine windows in
the rear roof section. The entire cabin has a light and airy feeling.
When rear seats
are folded they can be pushed down to make a flat floor more than six feet long
and level from the new drop down rear tailgate to the back of the front seats.
The cabin
environment must be able to cope with a broad range of operating conditions,
from the deserts of Dubai to the frozen tundra of Sweden. Automatic temperature
control air conditioning is standard with separate controls for the left and
right front seats. An optional rear heating and air conditioning unit is
available for vehicles with third row seating.
A 300-watt harman/kardon® AM/FM-stereo audio system with
six-disc in-dash CD changer and nine speakers is standard in the SE. A 550-watt
harman/kardon® LOGIC7™ digital
surround-sound AM/FM-stereo audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and
14 speakers is standard in the HSE.
A new
state-of-the-art, touch-screen DVD-based navigation system is now available
with both 2D and 3D map displays.
Because of the
continually increasing number of electrical requirements in a modern vehicle,
and the need to carefully interface a number of electronic control units and
processors, Land Rover engineers divided the electrical system into four main
elements that are grouped according to the speed of transmission required. The
system that links the in-car entertainment and navigation systems uses fiber
optic cabling and is called the MOST® (Media Orientated System
Transport) network.
The LR3 also
features adaptive headlights that swivel with the direction of travel to
illuminate the road ahead. Park distance warning sensors for the rear of the
vehicle are standard on HSE. Power assisted rack and pinion steering has a
smaller turning radius than previous Land Rovers.
Throughout the
development process for LR3, designers and manufacturing engineers worked with
the accessory engineers to create a well-integrated and production-grade range
of accessories that fits well with the main design concepts. Not only does the
accessory program include conventional items such as floor mats and mud flaps,
but unique products that exploit the vehicle’s design features and fit the
lifestyle of future owners.
One such item
is a day tent that encloses the rear hatch. There’s also a sliding load space
floor, dog guard, cargo divider, woodgrain interior
enhancements and body protection items.
Pricing for
the Land Rover LR3 will begin at $44,995 for the SE and $49,995 for the HSE,
when it goes on sale this fall. Pricing includes a $665 destination and
delivery charge.
LR3 will be
covered by a 4-year, 50,000 mile warranty, 6-year, unlimited mileage corrosion
warranty and Land Rover’s 24 Hour Road Recovery plan.
2005 LAND ROVER LR3 SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
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Type: |
90-degree V8 |
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Construction: |
Aluminum-alloy cylinder head and block
Aluminum bedplates supports
crank with multiple fasteners at each bearing saddle |
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Displacement: |
4.4-liters (268 cu. in./4394 cc)
Bore: 3.47in.
Stroke:
3.56in. |
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Compression Ratio: |
10.75:1 |
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Horsepower @ rpm: |
300 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
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Torque @ rpm: |
315 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
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Fuel management: |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
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Ignition: |
Distributorless ignition system
Dual knock sensors
Coil on plug
ignition
Electronic throttle responds to DSC and Terrain Responseä inputs to vary output |
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Fuel requirements: |
Premium unleaded |
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Fuel tank capacity: |
22.8 U.S. gallons (86.3 liters) |
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Performance, 0-60 mph: |
8.0 seconds |
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Top speed: |
121 mph (195 km/h) |
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EPA mileage rating: |
14/18 mpg city/highway |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Integrated Body-frameä with hydroformed,
boxed-steel ladder frame and welded steel monocoque underbody
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Double-sided, zinc-coated steel outer-body panels |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Drive system: |
Permanent four-wheel drive |
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Traction control: |
Four-wheel Electronic Traction Control (4ETC) |
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Transfer case: |
Two-speed electronic transfer
gearbox
Shift-on-the-move capability
Electronically controlled
locking center differential
Optional rear differential lock |
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Transfer Ratios: |
High 1.00:1
Low 2.93:1 |
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Transmission: |
ZF HP26 six-speed electronically controlled, intelligent automatic with
CommandShiftä manual control
Locking torque converter
Normal, Sport and Manual shift modes |
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Gear Ratios: |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
Reverse |
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4.17:1 |
2.34:1 |
1.52:1 |
1.14:1 |
0.87:1 |
0.69:1 |
3.40:1 |
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SUSPENSION |
Electronic Air Suspension with automatic load-leveling and multiple
modes: Access (50 mm/2.0 inches lower), Standard, Off-Road (55 mm/2.2
inches higher), plus Extended. Cross-link valves for improved off-road
performance |
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Front suspension: |
Independent, double-wishbone with long-travel air springs
10.0
inches (255 mm) of vertical wheel travel |
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Rear suspension: |
Independent, double-wishbone with long-travel air
springs
13.0 inches (330 mm) of vertical wheel travel |
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TERRAIN RESPONSE SYSTEMä
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Multi-mode system to maximize traction and control in a variety of
driver-selectable settings: General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, Sand,
Rock Crawl
Modifies response of engine, transmission, differentials, dynamic
systems (DSC, 4ETC, HDC) and air suspension |
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STEERING |
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Type: |
Power-assisted rack-and
pinion |
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Turns lock-to-lock: |
3.32 |
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Turning circle: |
37.6 ft. (11.45
m) |
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BRAKES |
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WHEELS & TIRES |
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SE MODELS |
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- 18x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- 255/60HR18 mud & snow radial
tires
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HSE MODELS |
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- 19 x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- 255/55HR19 mud & snow radial
tires
Spare: 175/80R19 temporary
spare
Optional
full-size spare tire and alloy wheel
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EXTERIOR
DIMENSIONS |
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Overall length: |
190.9 in. (4848
mm) |
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Overall width: |
75.4 in. (1915
mm) |
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Overall height: |
74.5 in. (1891
mm)** |
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Wheelbase: |
113.6 in. (2885
mm) |
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Track, front/rear |
63.2/63.5 in. (1605/1612.5
mm) |
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Seating capacity: |
Five (seven
optional) |
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Head room, front/rear: |
40.4/42.4 in. (1027/1076
mm)*** |
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Head room, third row: |
40.1 in. (1018
mm)*** |
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Leg room, front/rear: |
42.4/37.6 in. (1078/955
mm) |
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Leg room, third row: |
36.3 in. (923
mm) |
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Shoulder room, front/rear: |
59.2/59.4 in. (1503/1508
mm) |
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Cargo capacities: |
All seats folded: 87.4 – 90.3 cu. ft. (2.48 – 2.56
cu. m)
Behind 2nd row seat: 42.1 – 44.5 cu. ft. (1.19 – 1.26 cu.
m)
Behind 3rd row seat: 9.9 cu. ft. (0.28 cu. m) |
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Maximum loadspace length: |
72.1 – 76.8 in. (1831 – 1950 mm) |
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Loadspace width: |
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| Between Wheel Arches |
in. (1146 mm) |
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Maximum
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48.6 in. (1235 mm) |
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES |
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Ground clearance |
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Under differential:
Under front axle:
Under rear
axle: |
7.3 – 9.5 in. (185 – 240 mm)†
8.0 – 10.2 in.
(203 – 258 mm)†
8.4 – 10.6 in. (214 – 269 mm)† |
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Angle of approach: |
32.2 – 37 degrees† |
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Angle of departure: |
24.9 – 29.6 degrees† |
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Ramp breakover angle: |
22.8 – 27.9 degrees† (excluded angle) |
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Maximum gradients |
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Ascent/Descent: |
45/45 degrees drive through
35/35 degrees continuous |
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Side slope |
35 degrees continuous |
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Maximum wading depth |
27.6 in. (700 mm) with EAS in Off-Road mode |
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WEIGHTS & TOWING CAPACITY |
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Curb weight: |
5426 lb. – 5796 lb. (2461 kg – 2629 kg) |
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: |
7121 lb. (3230 kg) |
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Towing Capacity: |
7716 lb. in Low Range |
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Maximum roof-rack load: |
165 lb. (75 kg) |
**Including roof rails. With EAS in Standard mode
***With available moonroof
†Figures represent the range with EAS in Standard
mode and in Off-Road mode, except for Wading Depth, where EAS is in Off-Road
Mode only
Note: Departure angle is 14.7 – 17.6 degrees with towbar
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2005 Land Rover LR3, hi-res photos
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