Land Rover Discovery 2009 5.0 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 has been produced from August, 2009 to January, 2014. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.0 litres, which produces power of 375 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Land Rover Discovery 2009 - 2014 version and torque 510 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 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 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Land Rover Discovery 5.0 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 8 litres.
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 14.1 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 19.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 86 litres or 22.72 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 technical data
Model: | Land Rover Discovery IV 5.0 V8 | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2009. August ... 2014. January | ||
Engine: | 4999 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 328 g/km |
Power: | 375 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 510 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 195 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 (combined) 19.8 (urban) 10.7 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres (22.7 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.84m (length) 1.89m (height) | ||
Gross weight: | 3240 kg |
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 engine 508PN
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 | 4999 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 93 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.5 : 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 2009 IV 5.0 V8 oil type | 5W-20 |
Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Power | 375 - 385 HP ON 6500 RPM |
Torque | 510 - 515 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2009 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Land Rover Range Rover Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
All Land Rover Discovery crossover [2009 - 2014] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 2.7 TDV6 4x4
Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 Only version with manual transmission |
2.7 Diesel | 190 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 2.7 TDV6 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 | 2.7 Diesel | 190 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Land Rover Discovery 2011 3.0 LR TD V6 4x4
Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel | 211 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (8) |
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 3.0 TDV6 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 | 3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Land Rover Discovery 2011 3.0 LR SD V6 4x4
Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 Most powerfull diesel version (256 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 256 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (8) |
Land Rover Discovery 2009 4.0 LR V6 4x4 Jan 2009 — Dec 2013 | 4.0 Petrol | 216 HP | 15.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 4x4
Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds |
5.0 Petrol | 375 HP | 14.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) |