Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 has been produced from March, 2005 to January, 2009. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 390 horsepower on 5750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 - 2009 version and torque 550 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 and Eaton M112 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.7 litres.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 fuel consumption is 15.9 litres per 100km (6.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 86 litres or 22.72 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 technical data
Model: | Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2005. March ... 2009. January | ||
Engine: | 4196 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 390 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 550 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.9 (combined) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres (22.7 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.79m (length) 1.93m (width) 1.78m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 engine 428PS
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 4197 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.1 : 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 Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 7.7 litres (8.1 quarts) |
Power | 390 - 396 HP ON 5750 RPM |
Torque | 550 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Land Rover Range Rover |
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All Land Rover Range Rover Sport crossover [2005 - 2009] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 2.7 TdV6 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.7 Diesel | 190 HP | 10.2 l/100km |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2006 3.6 TDV8 4x4
Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 Most powerfull diesel version (275 HP) |
3.6 Diesel | 275 HP | 11.1 l/100km |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.2 V8 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds |
4.2 Petrol | 390 HP | 15.9 l/100km |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 4.4 V8 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
4.4 Petrol | 300 HP | 14.9 l/100km |