2014 Range Rover Evoque 9-speed Auto

Land Rover demonstrates the world's first nine-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The ZF 9HP Transmission is designed for cross-applications and is one of the most efficient and technologically advanced transmissions ever in a production model. Land Rover is the lead partner in this project with ZF. Increasing the number of gear steps 6-9 will help to improve emissions and efficiency. Smaller ratio steps give a better answer if the acceleration, with improved shift quality and sophistication. A higher top gear improves efficiency by reducing the speed boost comfort and reduces noise while driving on the highway.

The 9HP is fairly robust and complements the off-road capability of a Land Rover vehicle to be expected, while an exceptionally high performance and efficiency. The lowest rate was in the 9HP is lower than the existing six-speed gearbox and is for off-road use, developed towing and road conditions such as steep slopes. While the existing six-speed transmission allows downshifting sequentially 9HP has a skip-shift function for much faster switchover to emergency braking requirements. When the driver requires a downshift instructing when the vehicle is traveling too fast to the selected gear, the transmission of the request, and storing the offset, when the speed to an appropriate level. "Fast-off" mode measures the speed of the gas release provides further requests the driver for high performance, keep the gear, if necessary.

The torque converter with a multi-stage damping system for a smoother and provided improved pull configuration. An innovative adaptive shift fits the mood of the driver within seconds, great during the grinding disk and then seamlessly switches to an economic program if you ride at a relaxed approach. In addition, "Curve" mode detected acceleration / deceleration forces and the position of the pedal all control upshift timing. The 9HP is expertly packed and despite the additional three courses is only 0.24 inches (6 mm) longer and actually weighs 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg) less than the previous six-speed transmission. The compact packaging achieved by using a number of innovative design features: Replace a new compact hydraulic vane pump, two patented jaw couplings bulky conventional clutch plates and a nested programs.

Land Rover and ZF current partners in transmission development, together fully integrated solutions for data transfer in the Range Rover, Land Rover LR4 and Range Rover Sport have developed. The new nine-speed transmission is produced in Gray Court ZF plant in South Carolina, USA.

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2014 Range Rover

2013 Range Rover was on the market in summer 2012 and made a great success. Now Land Rover unfilled orders for the new 2014 Range Rover, which is available in showrooms this summer. In addition, the upcoming 2014 Range Rover will be presented with a new and more efficient 340 hp (250 kW) supercharged V-6 engine. This unit offers exceptional performance and refinement with improved fuel efficiency. Be the turbocharged V6 engine available, in addition to the 510 hp (375 kW) supercharged V8 engine. Both devices will be paired with an eight-speed ZF 8HP70 automatic transmission. The new engine, but the new Range Rover can be from 0 bis 100 kmh acceleration in just 7.1 seconds.

The peak power of 340 hp at 6,500 rpm and produces a peak torque from 3500 to 5000 revolutions per minute. In particular, the auxiliary drive motor waterproof, as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, and starter motor. What's more, the four-cam V6 shares: a lightweight aluminum block with cross-bolt main bearing caps? They offer higher performance. The valves are managed here by a twin independent variable valve timing (DIVCT). The latter is activated by the positive and negative torque by the movement of the intake and exhaust valves.

In addition, the improved fuel economy thanks to Intelligent Stop Land Rover/start. In fact, it reduces the engine at idle, under certain conditions, reduces fuel consumption and emissions. Another interesting technique here is the spray injection (SGDi). SGDi delivers precise quantities of fuel directly into the combustion chambers at a pressure of up to 150 bar (2175 psi). This creates more homogeneous air-fuel mixture for cleaner and more efficient combustion. There is also a new Bosch engine management system controls all functions of the device.

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Range Rover Evoque Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition

Range Rover Evoque Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition, a first official appearance at the Brussels Motor Show, at the 10th will take place in January. The beautiful car on the 2013 Evoque Dynamic derivative, but it has some unique features. The new Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition is a five-door coupe will be available in two exterior colors on a new Black Design Pack is based: Sicilian Yellow body finish with a Santorini Black contrast roof or Santorini Black body finish with a Sicilian Yellow contrasting roof and mirror .

Some of the highlights of the interior features yellow contrast stitching on the seats, central storage, door panels and instrument panel center section, plus housing made of anodized yellow horizontal finisher. Moreover, as a derivative of the Black Design Pack, it is only a sport muffler spoiler, darkened headlamps and fog lamps, black Range Rover lettering, clear tail lights, 20-inch gloss black forged wheels, painted Santorini Black bumper sections and dark exhaust finishers.

The Evoque will be three different drives. The first efficient and lightweight 2.2-liter diesel is Land Rover produces 190 hp (140 kW). It will be connected to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission or a four-wheel drive. Secondly, the two-wheel drive eD4 of the 150 hp (110 kW) TD4 is activated and will be coupled to a six-speed manual. The latter is very efficient and produces just 129g/km of CO2. The last option is the easy Si4 petrol engine 240 hp (176 kW) and will be combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

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