"Autobiography" ("Range Rover"): features and specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Many luxury SUVs are close to executive sedans in terms of equipment and performance, and therefore are often used instead. However, for some consumers, even this level is not enough, they need something more. For them, automakers are developing special versions. The following are Range Rover modifications: Autobiography, SVAutobiography Dynamic and SVAutobiography.

General Features

Range Rover is Land Rover's flagship full-size luxury SUV. It differs from most analogues by its high cross-country ability and traditional frame construction.

History

This car has been in production for over 45 years. During this time, three generations have changed. The first Range Rover was produced from 1970 to 1996 with a prefix to the name Classic. The second generation (P38A) appeared two years before the cessation of production of the first, that is, in 1994. It was produced until 2002. The third generation (L322) replaced it immediately in 2002. The car was created by BMW. This is where it first appearedRange Rover Autobiography version.

The fourth generation (L405) has been produced since 2012. The car also has an "Autobiography" version. Range Rover, in addition to it, in 2017 developed a modification of SVAutobiography Dynamic.

Body

L405, like the two previous generations, is presented exclusively in the body of a 5-door station wagon. Only the first Range Rover had a 3-door variant.

The versions under consideration have minor differences in body and interior elements, but the Range Rover cars are always recognizable on the road. The "Autobiography" package, for example, has only a special grille and a logo on the tailgate.

SVAutobiography Dynamic features twin tailpipes, contrast roof, custom bumper and front fender vents, exterior mirror trim, logo.

SVAutobiography also features a custom grille and logos.

In addition, a long body is available for the SVAutobiography and "Autobiography" versions. "Range Rover" with a conventional body has dimensions: 4,999 X 2,073 X 1,853 m. The wheelbase is 2,922 m. The extended version is longer (5.2 m), height (1.84 m), wheelbase (3.12 m).

Engine

L405 equipfour engines: gasoline and diesel V6 and V8 on the same fuel. Of these, only eight-cylinder options are available for the car in the Autobiography version. "Range Rover" SVAutobiography Dynamic and SVAutobiography are equipped with forced gasoline V8.

448DT is a 4.4L diesel eight-cylinder engine equipped with a turbine. Develops 339 HP at 3500 rpm and 700 Nm at 3000 rpm

508PS - petrol eight-cylinder engine with a volume of 5 liters, equipped with a supercharger. It has a power of 510 hp. at 6500 rpm, torque - 625 Nm at 5500 rpm. On SVAutobiography Dynamic and SVAutobiography, it is boosted to 550 hp. and 680 Nm version.

Transmission

All L405s are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Drive permanent full.

Chassis

Both car suspensions are independent multi-link on pneumatic elements. The SVAutobiography Dynamic chassis has been retuned to lower ground clearance by 8mm. For Autobiography and SVAutobiography, the clearance can vary from 228 to 303 mm.

Each set has 21-inch specially designed wheels. This is Style 101 for the "Autobiography" version. Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic is equipped with "Style 505" wheels, while SVAutobiography is equipped with "Style 706".

SVAutobiography Dynamic has Brembo brakes with red calipers.

Interior

Each of the considered versions is distinguished by the features of the interior trim. The seats are upholstered in semi-aniline leather.

Autobiography features a panoramic sunroof, custom stitching, floor mats, treadplates and headlining. It is also equipped with an entertainment system for the back row with a remote control and a touch monitor, 4-zone climate control. Finally, a massage function and more are available as an option for the front seats.

SVAutobiography Dynamic features diamond seat stitching, ebony lacquer wood inlays, red line on door inserts, knurled pedals. Perforated leather ceiling trim. Standard equipment includes electronic assistants (lane keeping, sign recognition, driver fatigue control, speed limiter).

SVAutobiography comes standard with all massage seats, plus a 1700W Meridian 28-speaker sound system, perforated leather headlining, retractable tables, in addition to the same assistants as the SVAutobiography Dynamic, adaptive cruise control and all-round cameras. The interior is decorated with a corporate logo and corrugated trim. A special back row with a footrest and a center console is installed on the car, into which a cooled compartment can be optionally built.

Rideability

Because the Autobiography has the same specifications as the regular Range Rover versions withsimilar engines, its dynamic performance is identical: acceleration to 100 km / h takes 6.9 seconds for the diesel version and 5.5 seconds for the gasoline version, the maximum speed is 218 and 250 km / h, respectively.

Despite the fact that the other two versions in question are equipped with a forced engine, the manufacturer indicates the same dynamic data for them as for Autobiography. Although other sources have information that they are faster in overclocking by about 0.5 s.

Very significant differences in behavior in the extended version of "Range Rover Autobiography". A test drive shows that the car has been retuned for comfort, making the suspension softer and the accelerator response smoother.

SVAutobiography Dynamic, on the other hand, should feature a sportier demeanor thanks to a retuned chassis.

Cost

The cheapest among the considered versions of the Range Rover is Autobiography, the price of which starts from 8.538 million rubles. SVAutobiography Dynamic starts at $2.002 million more SVAutobiography will require another $1.111 million more.