Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 (gen 3)

Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 has been produced from November, 2004 to July, 2009. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.4 litres, which produces power of 299 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Land Rover Discovery 2004 - 2009 version and torque 427 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Land Rover Discovery 4.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.7 litres.

Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 15 litres per 100km (6.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 20.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 11.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 86 litres or 22.72 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Land Rover is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Land Rover Discovery fuel consumption.

Land Rover Discovery safety

During safety testing Land Rover Discovery has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Land Rover Discovery is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Land Rover Discovery got one star.

Land Rover Discovery 2004

Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 technical data

Model: Land Rover Discovery 4.4 V8
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2004. November ... 2009. July 
Engine: 4394 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 354 g/km
Power: 299 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 427 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 15.0 (combined) 20.9 (urban) 11.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 15.2 l/100km (15.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 86 litres (22.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.92m (width) 1.89m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Ground clearance: 185 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 1192 litres
Gross weight: 3230 kg

Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 engine 448PN

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 4394 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.3 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.7 litres (8.1 quarts)
Power 300 - 305 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 425 - 440 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Land Rover Range Rover Land Rover Range Rover Sport

All Land Rover Discovery crossover [2004 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Land Rover Discovery 2004 2.7 TdV6 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

2.7 Diesel 190 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2004 2.7 TdV6 4x4 2.7 Diesel 190 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
LAND ROVER Discovery 2004 - LR3 4.0 V8 4x4 4.0 Petrol 219 HP 15.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2004 4.4 V8 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

4.4 Petrol 299 HP 15.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2004 reviews
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