Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 (gen 4)

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

Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 technical data

Model: Land Rover Discovery IV 5.0 V8
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
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
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)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

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
Most fuel efficient petrol version

5.0 Petrol 375 HP 14.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 reviews
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