Range Rover Australia
1970/71 - Range Rover in Australia
Highlights:
A small fleet of 3 Range Rover imported to Australia as demonstration vehicles,
prior to the official launch in 1972.
They were of the very early built 356-series; RHD Export models and imported late in 1970.
The 3 first Range Rover's were in the following colours:
- Masai Red
- Tuscan Blue
- Davos White - Serial nbr 35600022A
The recreational vehicle market in Australia were growing and popular in 1970. There were not
so many restrictions where you could drive with a 4WD and the new Range Rover looks to fit perfect in the RV market.
From the demonstrations in 1971. The 35600022A still exist
Prior to the official Leyland launch of Range Rover in Australia in July 1972, some very few vehicles arrived the Australian continent like this Range Rover "J 3249". The first owner bought the Range Rover early in 1971 and drove it overland from Jersey/UK to India, where it was shipped to Australia. A rather long way to drive your new vehicle home!
The Australian magazine "Wheels" did a testdrive of this completely "new" vehicle and here are some elements from their article in May 1972:
"Before driving the car, we couldn't see a big market for it. But, now we are sure it will sell in Australia as well as it has in England.
Unfortunately the car is stuck with the Land-Rover image of rough and ready transport for the farmer and his sheep. In fact, it's a fast, comfortable and exceptionally roomy staion wagon."
"But as a station wagon it has its detractions. We can't imagine a woman enjoying her drive down to the shops in a Range Rover. The controls are a little heavy, in true four-wheel-drive tradition, and even getting into it would pose quite a problem for the mini-skirted." (!)
"The engine is exceptionally smooth and quiet, giving tremendous low-down torque and yet revving quite happily. It will pull strongly from as low as 10 mph in top and take-off from standstill in second as though it didn't have a lower gear.
Changing gear at speed is largely a matter of guesswork as the engine noise is drowned by whining tyres (unoriginal). The Rover we drove was fitted with off-road tyres with huge lugs on them - designed to make driver and passengers wear ear plugs if they want to travel at any speed." (!)
"Not only the ride is outstanding but its cornering ability is far in excess of what you imagine for an almost six-foot tall vehicle with beam axles you naturally associate with an agricultural scene."
The first batch of 100 Range Rover's were waited to arrive Australia in July 1972.
Source: Wheels, May 1972 This RRC were driven overland from UK, via India to Australia in '71
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1972 - Range Rover in Australia
1972 Range Rover Australia
Link to brochure:
One of the first 1972 Australian models. Note the head restraints
Highlights:
Launched at the Australian(OZ) market by Leyland Motor Corpora tion Australia in July 1972.
Australian versions differ from UK versions:
- Head restraints standard
- Door mounted rear view mirrors
The first batch of the official delivered Range Rover after launch at the Australian market, is Range Rover were launched in the winter of July 1972 in Australia
most obviously with vehicle VIN number from 35600500A (RHD Export)
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
The first year of a Range Rover: AUS $ 7.475
1973 - Range Rover in Australia
1973 Range Rover Australia
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.174) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
The delay in OZ was because of the very limited production capacity in Solihull/UK in the early
stage of Range Rover and the huge demand worldwide.
Australian Range Rovers now available with the following options:
- Power steering
- Rear window with wash/wipe system
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.174) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Early Australian Range Rover with bushbar, emerging from water
1974 - Range Rover in Australia
Highlights:
Black vinyl on D-post
Cloth upholstery available as option
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.174) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Beautifully restored 1974 Range Rover in Tuscan Blue colour
Vinyl PVC seating and head restraints. Mark V A/C installed. Note the black vinyl D-post and single exhaust pipe
1975 - Range Rover in Australia
AMCAIR A/C 1975 Land Rover and Range Rover advertisement
Highlights: Australian Range Rover wading in the outback in 1975
Australian developed A/C systems available, long before UK A/C system:
Popular Leyland Rover V8 4.4 litre engine for Leyland P76 model
1976 - Range Rover in Australia
1976 The Leyland Range 1976 Range Rover 1976 Range Rover Australia 1976 Range Rover Australia
Leyland Australia made their own version of the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine with a 2-barrel carburettor with an special inlet manifold for use in the Australian manufactored Leyland P76 model.
This 4.4 litre V8 engine were never used elsewhere in any other Rover or British Leyland vehicle.
It is known that special conversion companies for Range Rover in UK used the 4.4 litre V8 engine, like Rapport and Schuler. In Australia there are quite common in the 1970's to have the P76 engine installed as a dealer option or as a swap conversion from a donor P76 vehicle.
The 4.4 litre V8 engine deliver a very nice amount of pulling power and the motor characteristics
is like a steam engine. The 4.4 litre fits directly into the Range Rover LT95 bell house on the gearbox without any special extra effort.
The 4.4 is easily noticed with the special rocker covers and the circular air intake.
Still today there are a lot of Australian Range Rover Classic's that run with the 4.4 litre.
- AMCAIR integrated Air Conditioning system for Range Rover dealer mounted, introduced.
- Marlan integrated air-conditioning with aux instruments moved up as with AMCAIR
- Air Conditioning Mark IV available as dealer option
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.174) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Options:
- Rear screen washer/wiper system: AUS $ 64.75
- Heated rear window: AUS $ 91.00
- Power steering: AUS $ 378.20
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 9.352.88 (November 1975)
AMC air conditioning system for Range Rover
Australian AMC developed a nice fitted indash air conditioning system for Range Rover and over Optional A/C from AMC Air introduced 1975 in Australia
the next years this installation became a Leyland approved unit.
The AMC A/C has very good cooling effect and since it runs with over pressure the dust problems
in the interior greatly reduced. By replacing the four minor instruments to a new position above the
air vents the reading of them are really improved.
Tests done between the Range Rover with AMC A/C and other vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee
with factory installed air conditioning systems showed that the AMC delivered impressive cooling
and demanded less power from the engine, so the engine in the Range Rover ran at a lower engine
temperature.
Leyland P76 Rover V8 4.4 litre conversions in Range Rover
Link to brochure: Link to advertisement: Link to advertisement: Link to advertisement:
1976 Leyland Australia 1976 Leyland Australia 1976 Regent Motors 1976 ULR pty ltd
Highlights:
Range Rover with Swagman pop-top Camping Conversion shown 1976
1977 - Range Rover in Australia
1977 Range Rover Automatic Advert
Option pack available
Steering wheel now with black rim
Altered carburettors
Laminated windscreen
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.174) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Option-pack: New
Comprising: Tinted glass
Brushed nylon trim
Inertia reel safety harness
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 10.683 (January 1976)
Range Rover in desert sand dunes from Leyland Australia's advert
underneath to protect the automatic, torque converter and the sump.
The auto changes are actually faster than on the manual gearbox.
The T-bar shift lever arrangement were so nicely placed between the seats, so the whole
installation looks like a factory developed system.
The driving with the Off Road Automatic conversion were soft and smooth under normal
driving conditions on metallic road. Under hard acceleration there were some "clunk" occurred
in the transmission system, especially between 2nd and 3rd gear change.
For off road use the automatic is much more convenient to use than the manual with no gear
change and burnt clutches.
Price for the finished installed Off Road Automatic conversion kit:
AUS $ 1.950,- (January 1978) and was delivered with 12 months/20.000km warranty Terrain climbing is much easier with Australian automatic installed
(Source: Off Road Australia - January 1978)
Off Road Automatics, Hornsby north of Sydney, NSW developed an Automatic conversion
kit for Range Rover which they launched at the Australian market, at the year-end of 1977.
As many of the Range Rover owner normally drives most of their time on motorways and
in town, and not so often in the rough terrain, the need for a more relaxed driving like the
automatic can offer, is obvious. In UK the first factory developed Range Rover Automatic
were not available before August 1982 with the second limited edition "in Vogue".
The installation took the original LT95 4-speed manual gearbox out of the car and replaced it with a modified heavy-duty Borg Warner Type 35 3-speed automatic gearbox. The BW auto gearbox is built in Australia, so replacement parts are easily available. The BW Type 35 work well together with engines up to the 3.5 litre as Range Rover have. It is also well suited
because the gear ratios are well balanced to the vehicles characteristics.
The bell house from the Leyland P76 were used with a 2:1 torque converter. The original Range Rover LT95 combined gearbox, transfer case and third differential were cut to remove
the manual gearbox unit and via an adaptor plate bolted to the Borg Warner automatic
gearbox together with the remaining LT95 transfer case and third differential.
The transfer case was moved longer backward to give space for the automatic and 2 new The Automatic conversion looks like a factory installed assembly
drive shafts were manufactured. Two transmission oil coolers were fitted to hold the
transmission oil temperature at a sufficient level. A protecting steel plate were mounted
Transfer box High Ratio raised from 1.174:1 to 1.113:1, - 5% increase
Twin pipe exhaust system for better fuel economy
Australia only:
Off Road Automatics of Hornsby announced a Borg Warner automatic transmission solution
as an aftermarket conversion for Range Rover
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.25:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 185 lb ft (250 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95:
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Automatic Borg Warner Type 35 with adapted transfer case from LT95 - Off Road Automatics Pty offered:
- 3 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.392:1; 2nd. 1.45:1; 3rd. 1.0:1; R. 2.09:1
Diff ratio: 3.54:1
Gearchange: T-Bar floor mounted
Off Road Automatics made an automatic conversion from late 1977
Range Rover Automatic conversion with Off Road Automatics Pty
Range Rover Automatic conversion with Ritters in Victoria
Ritters in Victoria developed an other automatic 3-speed solution by selecting the Ford C4
gearbox. The Ford C4 gearbox is stronger than the Borg Warner Type 35 and is able to cope
with engines up to 5.0 litre without strain on transmission components. On the other hand the
Ford C4 is 30% more expensive than the Borg Warner unit.
Range Rover won the London-Sydney marathon rally in 1977
In 1977, Evan Green and John Bryson participated and won the 4WD section in the 30.000 km
tripmeter for rally use, switches for three fuel tanks. Steering wheel from Motolita and Recaro
chairs special produced for each driver and full roll cage. To manage the extra heat during the
marathon a Mark IV air conditioning is fitted.
The preparation with Leyland P76/Terrier 4.4 litre V8 and Holley carb
marathon London-Sydney rally in two Leyland Australia supported and Endrust equipped Range Rovers.
The standard 3.5 litre V8 engine is replaced by a standard Terrier truck Leyland 4.4 litre V8 engine which is slow revving and with high torque. Because of low gearing the 160 km/h speed is managed at 5.000 rpm. Comfortable cruising is achieved at 4.500 rpm. High torque is available at low rev as 1.800 rpm. The LT95 gearbox and transfer case transmission is also standard.
The suspension were fairly standard with heavy duty springs, two Bilstein gas pressure shock absorbers at each wheel and standard brakes. Wheels from Sunraysia and the tyres were Bridgestone 702. The Rover were fitted with optional diff locks.
The Endrust Rover were painted in brilliant red, white and blue Dulux colours and were extra
visibility strengthened with 3M Scotchlite reflective tape. The roof panel changed to a lighter copy
in aluminum without gutters. All the glasswork, except the laminated windscreen, replaced with
Makrolon unbreakable transparent plastic. Bonnet and rear panels of fiberglass to reduce weight. The legendary Endrust Range Rover in the 1977 London-Sydney rally
Inside the original dash were replaced by a pure rally installation with VDO instruments, Halda
1977 London-Sydney route through Europe, Middle East, Asia & Australia Endrust Range Rover fascia with VDO's, Halda and Mark IV A/C
1978 - Range Rover in Australia
1978 Range Rover Australia 1978 Range Rover Overdrive
Link to brochure: Link to Advertisement:
1978 3263 Australia 1978 Range Rover Overdrive
Range Rover with L-R optional overdrive available from 1978
Highlights:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Options:
Overdrive from Land-Rover available as optional option for Range Rover.
- Claimed 22% reduction of engine speed
- Significant fuel savings
- "Whisper" quiet gear change operation
- 12 months/20.000 km warranty
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 16.620 (January 1978)
Engine bay with Australian detoxed engine and double air cleaners
1979 - Range Rover in Australia - CKD assembly production in Australia
1979 Range Rover Accessories 1979 Range Rover Overdrive
From 1978 to 1982 all Range Rover's sold in Australia had automatic choke carburettors and a special vacuum air pump and Puls-Air air injection to meet the Australian emission control regulations for detoxed engines.
Special for Australia was also the solution with two air cleaners under the bonnet, one large air cleaner box for each carburettor, as you can see on the picture down right.
The engine compression ratio war lowered to 8.13:1
Power steering standard from November 1978
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 132 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 186 lb ft (251 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95 '78 Australian Range Rover held in a fantastic condition
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
Link to brochure: Link to brochure:
1979 Range Rover Accessories 1979 Range Rover Overdrive
Highlights:
There were unstable world economy during the 1970's with oil crisis, inflation, union strikes and threat to domestic production from new countries with lower labour cost.
In Australia the Federal Government had a commission to assess the best possible way to protect the Australian local production and avoid raise of unemployment.
For the car industry in the private passenger sector there had already been released a protection plan in 1976/77 but not for the light commercial and four-wheel-drive/recreational vehicle sector. The recreational vehicle market were rapidly growing.
In 1978 the Australian Government decided that the same protection plan in the private car
market should also be applied to the light commercial and 4x4 market:
- 80% of the Australian market were reserved for locally produced vehicles
- 20% of the market were open for foreign import
This amendment resulted in a comprehensive change in Australian car production and Leyland Australian CKD assembly from crates of Land-Rover shown here
decided to start CKD assembly of Range Rover at the Leyland plant in Enfield near Sydney.
With this local production Leyland were then able to both manufacture and sell Land-Rover and
Range Rover in normal quantities in Australia. The CKD assembly production started in 1979.
1980 - Range Rover in Australia
1980 Range Rover Australia 1980 Range Rover Australia 1980 Range Rover Automatic
The manual CKD kits were also imported without air conditioning and many of them had under
dash AMC air conditioners fitted in Australia.
All the automatic transmission vehicles from the introduction of the 3 speed Chrysler Torqueflite
were imported with carpets and factory fitted air conditioning.
Engine and transmission:
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 132 bhp at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 186 lb ft (251 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Available colours: CKD-assembly production at Enfield with Land-Rover, Mini and Moke
Original colours for the CKD Range Rover painted with Dulon Dulux Acryllic Paint: Picture borrowed from: www.moke.com.au
- Pacific Blue - solid colour
- Paradise Blue - solid colour
- Sebring Red - solid colour - bright red
- Snowy White - solid colour
- Vintage Red - solid colour - Holden colour
- Bahama Gold - solid colour - UK version
- Sahara Dust - solid colour - UK version
Why did Leyland started CKD assembly of Range Rover in Australia?
CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly production of Range Rover at PMC - Pressed Metal Corporation Pty in Enfield/Sydney, NSW in Australia started in 1979 and the Australia production
continued untill 1985. Enfield also ran assembly production of the Mini (until 1978) and the Mini
Moke (until 1982), together with Land-Rover, commercial vehicles and buses.
The reason for CKD assembly in Australia was because the Australian government protected
their own car production to avoid raise in unemployment. Read more just below.
Land-Rover supplied batches of six and six Range Rovers packed in crates in one container shipment, ready for assembly. There were different CKD types depending of how much local
vendor needed like the windows, interior etc.
After 1985 the Range Rover were produced with all-welded innerbody. The CKD kits were then lowered to three CKD kits pr container. Due to higher shipment costs pr vehicle prevented further
CKD production because it was no longer profitable and the assembly was layed down.
The manual Range Rover CKD kits were imported without carpet on transmission tunnel, just The newly launched Australian CKD assembled Range Rover in 1979
vinyl mat as on the early Suffix A versions (1970-72), due to the Australian luxury tax of the time
and to make them cheaper to sell. Carpets were fitted in Australia before delivery to the customers.
Link to brochure: Link to brochure: Link to advertisement:
1980 Range Rover Australia 3/80 1979.09 - 3415 - Australia 1980 Automatic Conversion
Highlights:
- Vintage Red - solid colour - Holden colour
- Bahama Gold - solid colour - UK version
- Sahara Dust - solid colour - UK version
Options:
- Air Condition: AUS $ 870,- (March 1980)
- Automatic Transmission: AUS $ 2.950,- (March 1980)
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
- Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 18.550,- (December 1980)
Well loaded Australian 1980 Range Rover with A/C and automatic
1981 - Range Rover in Australia
1981/82 Range Rover advertisement from Australia
Available colours:
- Highway Yellow - solid colour (Leftover from Syndney County Council contract)
- Pacific Blue - solid colour
- Paradise Blue - solid colour "Highway Yellow" - the most signal yellow colour available in Australia
- Sebring Red - solid colour - bright red
- Snowy White - solid colour
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130.2 bhp (97.1 kW) at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 186 lb ft (251 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Australia only:
- Range Rover with dealer installed Automatic gearchange option were popular in Australia at
a price of AUS $ 2.950,- or 15% of vehicle cost.
- CKD assembled Range Rover with "Highway Yellow" (LRC 561) or "Traffic Yellow",
a very eye catching colour available together with other Australian only colours.
Top speed: 180 km/h
0-100 km/h: 10.3 sec (original Range Rover: 17.9 sec)
0-130 km/h: 17.1 sec
1/4 mile: 17.8 sec
Sales: (by Dec 1985)
- Schuler suspension/transmission packages: 100+ customers
- Schuler FFRR 5000 package with Brock HDT: 9 customers
Dealer, exclusively for Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 with Brock HDT engines:
- ULR in Malvern/Melbourne, the exclusive dealer.
Comments:
- In Australia there has been rather common to use the famous Rover V8 4.4 litre engine from
the Leyland P76 vehicle, to swap into Range Rover instead of the 3.5 ltr original engine.
Together with the Schuler package of automatic transmission, Schuler transfer case, Ferguson
Formula viscous limited slip differential and lockable rear differential, as well as uprated suspension,
the Australian Schuler Range Rover became very powerful with outstanding handling.
- The complete and original Australian Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 with the Brock HDT engine
from Holden, looks like it always were a rare animal.
- Also Brock unleaded(?) 4.9 litre HDT were used in Phase II of the Australian Schuler version after
1985.
Price of Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000:
- AUS $ 67.000 (December 1985) - $ 65.000 to $ 70.000 depending og choices New rear one-piece tailgate for easier access and operation
Source: Wheels - December 1985
1982 - Range Rover in Australia
1982 Range Rover Australia 1982 Range Rover 1982 November - 2 door sales
2 door - 4 door Accessories brochure after Range Rover 4 door intro
- Altered spring ratings
- Koni adjustable dampers
- Quaife self-locking differential on rear axel
Tyres and Wheels:
- Michelin 235x15 HR70 tyres (Equal to Rolls Royce' Mulsanne Turbo)
- Wolfrace alloy 15x7 wheels - Turbo
Interior:
Uprated interior to customer choise and taste
- Totally reworked fascia with much improved dashboard, designed at Quadramotive
- Full width walnut dashboard, delivered from Wood & Pickett(?) in UK
- Air Conditioning
- Connolly leather interior with Recaro front seats and special steering wheel
- Stoddard velvet pile carpet
- One-piece tailgate designed by Quadramotive
Exterior:
- Angled protective steel grille
- Arch flares, in fibre glass
- Wide selection of colours
- Distinct "Schuler - Ferguson Formula" badging
- Special 5.0 litre badge on rear tailgate
Sober interior in FFRR 5000 with Recaro, new fascia, automatic and leather
Performance:
Max power: 241hp/177kW at 5.000rpm, actually 110hp/80kW more than the original Range Rover
and 50hp/37kW more than the UK version of Range Rover Schuler 570T
Max torque: 356 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Transmission:
Gearbox:
3 speed automatic Chrysler Torqueflite 727
Schuler-Voith with Morse chain driven unit from gearbox to transfer case.
Transfer case:
Ferguson Formula viscous limited slip - coupling for control of the 4WD system
Distribute the driving power 37% on front wheels and 63% to the rear, instead of 50/50 original
As the viscous unit is not locking the transmission, the Schuler FFRR is very nice to operate
and prevent wheel lock-up.
Suspension: Powerful Brock HDT 5.0 litre V8 Group Three - Holden race engine
Uprated original system with the Boge self-levelling strut still in place, to give best possible
balance between motorway use and off-road driving
- No anti-sway bar to ruin the off-road capability were mounted
- Change of spring heights
Highlights:
Company:
Quadramotive pty, Melbourne, Australia
- Founded and owned by the legendary Range Rover enthusiast John Hoerner
- A custom import company
- In 1981 an agreement with Schuler Presses Ltd in UK of import of Schuler products was signed
- Investments of AUS $ 100.000 to develop an Australian RRC Schuler version
Engine:
Brock HDT V8 5.0 litre - Group Three - Holden engine (In UK the Chevrolet engines were used)
- agreement with HDT Special Vehicles of engine supply of 25 leaded Brock engines(1985)
- The Peter Brock engines are legendary Holden race engines and 5.0 litre is an alloy version Australian Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 profile with flairs and badges
Capacity: 5.044 ccm
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
Highlights:
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 130.2 bhp (97.1 kW) at 5000 rpm. Max torque: 186 lb ft (251 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, high (1.113) and low (3.32) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Available colours:
- Pacific Blue - solid colour
- Paradise Blue - solid colour
- Sebring Red - solid colour - bright red
- Snowy White - solid colour Range Rover CKD 2-door available in metallic colours like Coral Glow
- Vintage Red - solid colour - Holden colour
- Bahama Gold - solid colour - UK version
- Sahara Dust - solid colour - UK version
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
- Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 18.827,- (Feb 1981)
Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 - an Australian adventure experience
Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 - Australia:
Link to brochure: Link to brochure: Link to advertisement:
1982 Range Rover Australia 4/82 1982 LEY003 1982 Nov - Used Range Rover
Highlights:
Introduction of 4-door Range Rover in April 1982, also as CKD assembly for the Australian market.
Identity Standards Off Road Automatics conversion
available for CKD produced Range Rover's together with som Holden colours.
- Coral Glow - metallic colour - gold - Paint code 34270
- Charcoal Grey - metallic colour - dark grey
- Satin Green - metallic colour - light green - Holden colour
- Silver Slate - metallic colour - silver
- Pacific Blue - solid colour
- Paradise Blue - solid colour
- Sebring Red - solid colour - bright red
- Snowy White - solid colour
- Vintage Red - solid colour - Holden colour
- Bahama Gold - solid colour - UK version
- Sahara Dust - solid colour - UK version
Note from Leyland Australia:
"There is a surprise that the demand for the Peugeot 505 Turbodiesel that is assembeled from 1982 CKD Range Rover with original AMC A/C with twisting controls
kits sent from France is so positive. Initial annual production estimates suggested 175 but this
has already grown to 250 and "it's still going up"". Wheels, November 1982
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 22.550 (Nov 1982)
1983 - Range Rover in Australia
1983 Range Rover Australia 1983 Jaguar Rover Australia 1983 July - Range Rover Advert
Manual Transmission 12C with integrated transfer case LT95
- 4 speed and transfer box, - central differential lockable
high (1.0000 - 12C00001A to 01060A) - From Feb 1981
high (0.9962 - 12C01061A -on) - From Sep 1981
and low (3.32) ratio.
Gear ratios:
1st. 4.069; 2nd. 2.448; 3rd. 1.505; 4th. 1.0; R. 3.664
Options - from Leyland Motor Corporation Australia:
- Automatic transmission
- A/C air conditioning
- Cloth seats 1982MY Australian CKD Range Rover 4 door i Pacific Blue colour
- Metallic paint available
Available colours:
As JRA also assembled Peugeot's at Enfield, Sydney, some of the Peugeot colours were
Engine V8 Petrol 11D with Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 High Compression: 9.35:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 125 bhp (93.2 kW) at 4000 rpm. Max torque: 190 lb ft (258 Nm) at 2500 rpm
High compression engine with 10% less fuel consumption introduced
Note that the Australian door mounted rear view mirrors are positioned longer backward than on the similar UK built Range Rover's.
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1982.12.20 - LR/181/10.81 1983.March - JRA Identity 1983 July - Off Road Automatics A 1983MY Range Rover Highline climbing a ridge in Australia
The gearbox is the 77 mm unit used in the Land Rover One Ten, while the transfer box is
similar to that used on automatic Range Rovers since last year. The combination is claimed
to give greater flexibility and improve speeds in the gears by up to 25 per cent, as well as
reduce gearlevel travel.
Acceleration is claimed to be 1-100 km/h in 14.2 seconds, 60-100 km/h in fourth gear in
9.4 seconds and 80-110 km/h in fourth gear in 10.6 seconds. The fifth gear is an overdrive which
gives 41 km/h per 1000 rpm, for quiter running and a claimed 10 per cent fuel economy improve-
ment.
The new dashboard still doesn't have a tachometer, but the dash and console have more
oddment space, although the oil pressure gauge and clock have been moved further left of the
driver's line of sight.
Other changes include a torsion bar system for the lower tailgate section to reduce effort, and
a moulded sleeve for the handbrake." Wheels, September 1983
1984 from the last year 2-door Range Rover was available in Australia
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 25.900 (March 1984)
Range Rover 4-door: AUS $ 28.300 (March 1984)
say. The very last 2 door Range Rover was actually a 1984 factory built vehicle, with automatic transmission and silver metallic paint.
Australian CKD assembly production ran further on one more year in 1984.
The Range Rover on the right have a VIN plaque with the following text stamped:
"This vehicle was manufactured by JRA Limited to comply with Australia design rule Nos......"
which the CKD assembled vehicles got.
The special here is that this specific chassisnumber have an "A" that indetify this vehicle as factory built in Solihull/UK, but this vehicle is obvious CKD assembled in Australia. The vehicle
must have got the VIN before crated as CKD kits in UK prior to shipment.
Range Rover revamp:
'84 VIN plaque with "Manufactured by JRA Limited" for CKD validation
"A five-speed gearbox, a new transfer box, central locking and a new dashboard and centre
console are the latest steps in the refinement of the Range Rover.
- Bahama Gold - solid colour - UK version
- Sahara Dust - solid colour - UK version
Options - Factory:
- Air Conditioning: AUS $ 1.025 (1983)
- Automatic: AUS $ 2.950 (1983)
Options - Dealer:
- Bull bars: AUS $ 1.450 (1983)
- Wide wheels: AUS $ 750 (1983)
- Tow bar & Sway bars: AUS $ 350 (1983)
- Seats: AUS $ 350 (1983)
- Carpet: AUS $ 130 (1983)
- Roof rack: AUS $ 130 (1983)
- Weather moulds: AUS $ 65 (1983) Australian Range Rover with local automatic and A/C conversions
- Delivery: AUS $ 450 (1983)
- Registration of Range Rover: AUS $ 865 (1983)
Prices on Range Rover in Australia:
Range Rover 2-door: AUS $ 23.975 (Feb 1983) AUS $ 24.975 (Sept 1983)
Range Rover 4-door: AUS $ 25.475 (Feb 1983) AUS $ 26.475 (Sept 1983)
1984 - Range Rover in Australia
The sales in Australia of 2 door Range Rover ended in 1984 and not in 1982, as some sources
- or, 5-speed manual optional
- Wooden door cappings
- Alloy wheels
- Arm rests
Available colours:
As JRA also assembled Peugeot's at Enfield, Sydney, some of the Peugeot colours were
available for CKD produced Range Rover's together with som Holden colours.
- Coral Glow - metallic colour - gold - Paint code 34270
- Charcoal Grey - metallic colour - dark grey
- Satin Green - metallic colour - light green - Holden colour
- Silver Slate - metallic colour - silver
- Pacific Blue - solid colour
- Paradise Blue - solid colour
- Sebring Red - solid colour - bright red Note the new A/C interior with Australian placement of aux gauges
- Snowy White - solid colour
- Vintage Red - solid colour - Holden colour
The Leyland Motor Corporation Australia ceased to exist in March 1983 and was taken
over by Jaguar Rover Australia/JRA Limited.
JRA Limited was organized in different divisions; Jaguar Rover Australia,
Leyland Trucks and Leyland Bus Australia, as well as an Australian agent for Peugeot.
Actually the Peugeot 505 was CKD assembled at Enfield, together with Mini, Land-Rover and Range Rover.
The Australian CKD assembly production of Range Rover stayed on further 2 more years, despite that the Australian Government raised taxation of automobile parts up to 150% in December 1983.
There is information that JRA continued assembly of Peugeot's at Enfield plant as long as 1991.
The closure of the PMC plant in Enfield resulted in long delay of delivery of the new vehicles to customers, as the switch of supply from UK was not fully forecasted and prepared.
The then new Jaguar Rover Australia Identity Standards of 1983
Australian Range Rover Highline model introduced
- Torqueflight 3-speed automatic transmission, standard
This 2 door 1984 was delivered with automatic, not available in UK Special Australian '84 binnacle with 6 digit odometer and no tripcount
1985 - Range Rover in Australia
1985 Range Rover - Brochure 1985 JRA Parts - Advertisement
From October 1984, production change:
Engine:
- Engine with electronic ignition
Interior:
- New dashboard with passenger grab handle, side window demister vents, larger 20 fuse panel
- Large and new instrument binnacle with rev counter
- Intermittent wipe incorporated in rear wash wipe
- More efficient heater with 50 % more heat effect. Ducts to rear passengers as well as front.
- Large centre console with cubby box
- New shape of front seats with height adjustible and reclineable adjustment
- Height adjustible safety belts
- Standard Range Rover seats now in Bronze Check cloth trim
- Highline Range Rover seats in Silver Grey trim
- New front door trim
- Parcel tray
- New thin wall electrical wiring harness
- Central locking, standard
Exterior:
- Large front door windows without quarterlights on 4 door models
- Larger rear view door mirrors, integrated on window frame on 4-door models
- Tinted glass with laminated windscreen, standard
- Heated rear window
- Altered front and rear "Range Rover" tape badges from white edges to colour keyed to
match selected colour on vehicle
- Weather strip added to gap between lower tailgate and bumper
- Revised upper tailgate struts
- Black tailgate cappings
Standard equipment on Range Rover Highline:
- Air-conditioning (optional on regular model)
- Electrically operated windows
- Electrically heated and operated rearview mirrors
- Wood door trim panels
- Metallic paint
- Alloy wheels
- Silver/grey upholstery
- Loadspace cover
- Rear headrests
- Front and rear armrests
- Fully carpeted loadspace
- High output stereo sound system with 4 speakers
Prices:
- Range Rover 4 door: AUS $ 32.510,- (1985 December)
1986 - Range Rover in Australia
Ritter's 5.0 litre Holden V8 conversion kit
The Range Rover had so many unbeaten characteristics like its operational refinement,
Engine V8 Petrol Carburettor Zenith-Stromberg 175CD type:
- 3.5 ltr V8 High Compression: 9.35:1
3528 cc V8, Max power: 125 bhp (93.2 kW) at 4000 rpm. Max torque: 190 lb ft (258 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission LT77-52A indirect gearchange "long stick" and LT230R transfer case
- 5 speed and transfer box, high (1.192) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 3.3214; 2nd. 2.1316; 3rd. 1.3966; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.7703; R. 3.4286
Automatic Transmission Chrysler Torque Flight A727 and LT230R transfer case
- 3 speed, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.003) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.45; 2nd. 1.45; 3rd. 1.00; R. 2.20
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1985 Range Rover 30th.Oct.1984 1985 JRA Parts - Advert
Highlights:
- Introduction of large front door windows without quarterlights (on 4 door models)
- 2 door Range Rover not longer available on the Australian market
- Import to Australia: JRA (Jaguar Rover Australia)
In addition to the engine conversion, Ritter recommend to uprate the shock absorbers to ie
Koni adjustable one. The extra power under the Range Rover hood gives more than satisfaction 125 hp 3.5 litre detoxed carburettor Rover V8 with A/C compressor
for the driver both on road as well as off road.
Source: 4x4 Magazine, 1985
1987 - Range Rover in Australia
1987 Range Rover Highline Australia 1987 JRA Accessories
a complete installation with a brand new Holden Brock performance 5.0 litre V8 engine in the
engine bay. The whole installation were done in a week or so. With this conversion there were also other necessary upgrades done, like a better cooling system.
The Ritter conversion were available for the LT95 four speed manual gearbox and, more suited, the strong factory equipped 3-speed Chrysler 727 automatic gearbox. Unfortunately the 4-speed ZF automatic is too light to cope the extra horsepower. Ritter's proposal were to use either a four-speed GM or a new Borg Warner automatic gearbox. The original 5-speed manual gearbox had the same problem as the 4-speed ZF; not sturdy enough.
Actually Ritter Automotive recommend three different Holden 5.0 litre sources:
- 1. Use of a late Holden unit from a lead fuelled model like the Commodore or Statesman. Ritter
accept this version if the engine is black painted and in really good condition.
- 2. A new Holden V8 with 170 hp compared to Rover 3.5 with 125 hp and 350 Nm torque compared to 250 Nm originally. This engine will produce sufficient amount of power.
- 3. And the best of all a Brock engine with modified cylinder heads that gives 184 hp and 345 Nm of torque.
comfort, ride and style that no other vehicles came close to matching, during the 70's and 80's.
But even the best 4x4 vehicle has some elements that are not perfect. Especially if one intend to pull a big boat or a horse trailer, so there will be too little power with a detoxed 3.5 liter V8 engine that are producing 125 horse power, steam engine characteristics or not.
Ritter Automotive Pty, near Melbourne, has developed a powerful alternative to the original fine, but unfortunately a bit underpowered Rover V8 engine, with a conversion kit with a 5.0 liter V8 Holden Brock engine at 184 horsepower.
The conversion to the 5.0 Brock enging is fairly strait forward, only some notching in the front
cross member is needed to give space for the cooling fan. The Brock engine has special
produced mounting brackets to suit the installation. A specially developed adaptor plate to mount
the engine to a Chrysler transmission. The A/C compressor is unaffected, but the power steering pump and reservoir is on the drivers side.
All the necessary parts except the 5.0 litre Holden engine and special headers, were available
in the 1985 to a fair cost of AUS $ 1.350. Ritter developed a 5.0 Holden Brock 184 hp performance engine kit
An other option was to deliver the Range Rover to Ritter Automotive and pay AUS $ 11.000 for
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1987 Range Rover Highline 1987 JRA Accessories 1987 Range Rover EFI Australia
Highlights:
- EFI now standard on all 4 door models
- Concealed hinges on bonnet and counterbalanced with torsion bars
- Radiator grille now in plastic with horizontal ribs. Lower lip part painted in body colour
- Plastic bodied front lamp cluster replaced metal bodied earlier version
- Alloy tubeless wheels now with asymmetric rim hump to improve retention of deflate tyre
- Side repeater lamp relocated
- Plastic flap added over fuel filler cap and connected to central locking system
- Lower tailgate with inward release handle
- Hinged rear number plate deleted
- New black square plastic rear number plate lamps
- Upper tailgate now used ignition key Alloy Bull Bar in polished aluminium fits the Highline spoiler
- Mud flaps
- Additional warning lamps added; washer bottle level and brake fluid level
- Two spoke rubber plastic steering wheel
- Redesigned steering column shroud, incorporating hazard warning lights switch
- Backlit multi function column stalks
- Through-flow heating and ventilation system with three speed fan
- Air Conditioning control handles now integrated in heater control panel
- Electric door mirror switch moved to dashboard
- Grab handle for front passenger added to cantrail
- Wooden veneer door cappings now without fixing screws
- Front seats relocated closer to centre
- Rear seat redesigned with integrated head restraints and 1/3 - 2/3 split on Highline
- Unsplit low back rear bench on non-Highline versions
- Improved operation of safety belt reels
- Improve ICE radio speakers fitted
- Redesigned rear window heating element with radio aerial incorporated
- Map pockets added to back of front seats A 1987MY Range Rover Highline rigged for the outback
Exterior:
From November 1986, production change: Australian 1987MY Range Rover Highline wading through a river
Interior:
Engine V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas L-Jetronic 4CU - 2AM "flapper":
- 3.5 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 150.0 bhp (112 kW) at 4750 rpm. Max torque: 190.0 lb ft (255 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Manual Transmission LT77-53A direct gearchange "short stick" and LT230T transfer case
- 5 speed and transfer box, high (1.222) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 3.3214; 2nd. 2.1316; 3rd. 1.3966; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.7703; R. 3.4286
Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and LT230T transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.222) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857
- Radiator grille now with horizontal ribs
- Rear seats redesigned with integrated head restraints
Standard equipment on Range Rover Highline:
- Though moulded front spoiler with twin driving lamps
- Electrically operated windows Rear alloy step bar fits the original bumper and enhance the image
- Electrically heated and operated rearview mirrors
- Wood door trim panels
Prices:
- Range Rover 4 door: AUS $ 49.950,- (1987 September)
- Range Rover 4 door - Highline: AUS $ 59.330,- (1987 September)
JRA Limited - NSW, Australia
Cool sun visor reduces glare and provides increased shade
1988 - Range Rover in Australia
1988 Range Rover Australia 1988 Range Rover Turbo D Australia
- Headlight power wash
- Air conditioning
- Metallic paint
- Alloy wheels
- Seat trim in Silver/Grey or Bracken according to body colour
- Load space cover
- Rear headrests integrated into split rear seat
- Front and rear armrests
- Rear seat redesigned with integrated head restraints and 1/3 - 2/3 split Heavy duty alloy roof rack with built-in wind deflector
- Side rubbing strip with bright insert
- High output stereo sound system with four speakers
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1988 Range Rover Australia 1988 Range Rover Turbo D Australia 1988 Range Rover Australia at Coober Pedy
Highlights:
- Diesel 2.4 litre available
- Improved braking system
- Sunroof available
Engine V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas L-Jetronic 4CU - 2AM "flapper":
- 3.5 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1
3528 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 150.0 bhp (112 kW) at 4750 rpm. Max torque: 190.0 lb ft (258 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Engine Diesel VM type HR 492 HI OHV - Turbo D
- 2.4 ltr 4 cylinder Intercooled Turbocharged, Compression: 21.5:1
2393 cc 4 cylinder, Max power: 112.6 bhp (84 kW) at 4200 rpm. Max torque: 183.0 lb ft (248.0 Nm) at 2400 rpm
Manual Transmission LT77-53A direct gearchange "short stick" and LT230T transfer case
- 5 speed and transfer box, high (1.222) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Petrol gear ratios:
1st. 3.3214; 2nd. 2.1316; 3rd. 1.3966; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.7703; R. 3.4286
Diesel gear ratios:
1st. 3.6923; 2nd. 2.1316; 3rd. 1.3966; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.7703; R. 3.4286
Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and LT230T transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.222) and low (3.321) ratio. Central differential lockable
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857
From October 1987, production change:
Brake system:
- Improved brake servo, Girling type 115, for lower pedal effort
Interior:
- Rear seat redesigned with integrated head restraints and 1/3 - 2/3 split on Highline
- Unsplit low back rear bench on non-Highline versions
Exterior:
- New roof panel without ribbing over front seat area
From October 1987, option change:
- Electric tilt-and-slide metall sunroof, Highline only
Standard equipment on Range Rover Highline:
- Electric tilt-and-slide metall sunroof
- Though moulded front spoiler with twin driving lamps
- Electrically operated windows
- Electrically heated and operated rearview mirrors
- Wood door trim panels
- Air conditioning
- Metallic paint
- Alloy wheels
- Seat trim in Silver/Grey or Bracken according to body colour
- Load space cover
- Rear headrests integrated into split rear seat
- Front and rear armrests
- Rear seat redesigned with integrated head restraints and 1/3 - 2/3 split
- Side rubbing strip with bright insert
- High output stereo sound system with four speakers
- Headlight power wash
JRA Limited - NSW, Australia
1989 - Range Rover in Australia
In 1989 Jaguar Rover Australia Pty imported three 2 door Range Rover for evaluation of the
market for a cheaper and simpler vehicle, more suited for use off road.
After the deletion of a 2 door Range Rover in Australia, JRA steadily received such requests.
The three 2 door Range Rovers had:
- 3.5 ltr V8 engine
- SU carburettors
- ZF 4 speed automatic transmission
- Vinyl mats with clip on carpets
- No power windows
- Originally early 2 door seats of cloth trim and armrests
- Fuel filler flap cover
- Horizontal grille
- Wrap around bumpers
- 1988 model dash
- Two vehicles were in silver metallic colour and the third was in Caspian Blue metallic colour
The idea was never adopted due to the Discovery being on the drawing board and later released
in Australian in 1990/91.
The 3 last 2 door Range Rovers imported by JRA was like this '89
1990 - Range Rover in Australia
1990 Range Rover Australia 1990 Range Rover Vogue SE 1990 Range Rover Vogue 1990 Range Rover Turbo D 1990 Range Rover Standard
Main brochure - Range Brochure Australia Brochure Australia Brochure Australia Brochure Australia
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1990 Range Rover 1990 Range Rover Vogue SE 1990 Range Rover Vogue 1990 Range Rover Turbo D 1990 Range Rover Standard
Highlights:
Coach line and CSK logo on rear tailgate identify the conversion
1992 - Range Rover in Australia
1992 Range Rover Sherwood - Australian Special Edition
- CSK conversion created in Australia by the importer
Rover Australia pty Ltd new importer of Range Rover in Australia after JRA
- Anti-sway bar introduced
- Cruise control available
- High mount third stop light on all models
- Glass sunroof available
- Vogue SE with CD player standard
Range Rover CSK - Limited Edition - Australian version
400 vehicles sold as Range Rover CSK, but unlike the UK-version of Range Rover CSK:
- 4-door Range Rover Vogue SE with CSK logo and coach line
- Beluga Black with Red and Yellow coach line
- Alpine White with Green and Gold coach line Range Rover CSK in Australia only available as 4-door version
- Vogue SE interior in leather trim
- Burl Walnut wood trim on facia and doors
From October 1989, production change:
Engine V8 Petrol:
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 replaced 3.5 ltr EFI V8
Transmission:
- New gear wheels in manual gearbox, with wider gearfaces and forged dog teeth
- Manual gearboxes fitted with oilpump and oilcooler
- Automatic gearboxes fitted with top-to-third kickdown inhibitor, speed-related
Brake system:
- ABS Anti-lock brakes available
- Front disc brakes now ventilated
- Asbestos free disc pads standardized
Interior:
- Revised instrument faces and warning light cluster
- Electronic speedometer
- Transfer box temperature warning light added to instrument facia
- Improved seat padding with better side and lumbar support
- Lateral stitch upholstery pattern
- Vogue now fitted with former Vogue SE levels of soundproofing
Exterior:
- Four vent rail on spoiler now standardized on Range Rover and Range Rover Vogue
- Front spoiler now with 6 cooling slots in bottom edge on Vogue SE only
- Land Rover oval badge added to front grille
- Vogue SE badge added to tailgate
- Multipoint central locking system
- Standard tire now Goodyear Wrangler dual-purpose 205 R16 replaces Michelin
From October 1989, Range Rover features:
Range Rover Standard:
- Air Conditioning
- Puddle lamp and hazard light in front doors
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Cloth upholstery with reclineable front seats
- Soft feel steering wheel
- Tinted glass and laminated non-tinted windscreen
- Door mounted rear view mirrors
- Electrically adjusted windows, w/ one-touch on driver side
- Heated rear window
- Central locking incl. tailgate and fuel filler flap
- Rear loadspace cover
- Heated front washer jets
- Radio/cassette with 4 speakers
- Optional: Automatic gtransmission
Range Rover Vogue, has in addition:
- Leather covered steering wheel
- Electrically heated and adjustable door mounted rear view mirrors
- American walnut door inserts
- Side rubbing strips
- Front spoiler w/ integrated driving lights
- Optional: Electric slide and tilt sunroof
- Optional: Automatic transmission
1991 - Range Rover in Australia
Highlights:
Engine V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas MFI 14CUX - 5AM "Hotwire" - Catalyst model:
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1
3947 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 180.0 bhp (134.0 kW) at 4750 rpm.
Max torque: 308.4 Nm (227.0 lb ft) at 3000 rpm
Engine Diesel VM type HR 492 HI OHV - Turbo D
- 2.4 ltr 4 cylinder Intercooled Turbocharged, Compression: 21.5:1
2393 cc 4 cylinder, Max power: 112.6 bhp (84 kW) at 4200 rpm.
Max torque: 183.0 lb ft (248.0 Nm) at 2400 rpm
Nice Australian 1990 Range Rover Vogue version
Manual Transmission LT77-53A direct gearchange and Borg Warner transfer case
- 5 speed, chain driven transfer box, high (1.2058), low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control unit.
Petrol gear ratios:
1st. 3.321; 2nd. 2.312; 3rd. 1.397; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.728; R. 3.429
Diesel gear ratios:
1st. 3.692; 2nd. 2.132; 3rd. 1.397; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.770; R. 3.429
Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and Borg Warner transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.2058) and low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857
April 1990: Australian Federal Government raised the luxury car tax significantly without warning.
The sales of Range Rover and other expensive vehicles dropped immediately and allmost non were sold the next six months.
- 3.9 litre V8 EFI replaced 3.5 litre V8 EFI
- ABS Anti-lock brakes available
- Ventilated front disc brakes
Link to advertisement: The "Sherwood" badge on front wings
1992 Range Rover Sherwood - Advertisement
Highlights:
- Plastic fuel tank with repositioned fuel filler flap to upper rear wing
Range Rover Sherwood - Limited Edition - Australia only
- Only 50 built, released in July 1992
- Lightstone Cream leather upholstery with Sorrel Brown complying piping
- American Walnut wooden trim on facia, switch panel and door inserts
- Bright crome bumpers, front and rear
- 5 spoke "CSK" alloy wheels in polished Gunmetal Grey colour
- Available colours:
Brooklands Green (mostly produced)
Aspen Silver
Aegean Blue
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 engine
- Range Rover Sherwood feature:
Cruise control
Automatic transmission
Air Conditioning
Heated and electrical adjustable rear view mirrors
Central locking
Anti-theft radio/cassette/CD with 10 CD stack and 6 speakers
- Every RR Sherwood were delivered with a signed and numbered print of the famous Beautiful green 1992 Range Rover Sherwood - Australia only version
Australian artist Bob Marchant; showing a Range Rover in the Australian Outback.
- Price on Range Rover Sherwood: AUS $ 85.950,- (July 1992)
Following Range Rover models available:
Range Rover "Standard":
Range Rover Vogue: CD/10disc stack
Range Rover Vogue SE: CD/10disc stack, 6 colours available, Cruise control standard
Range Rover Sherwood: Special edition, see details above.
1993 - Range Rover in Australia
1993 Range Rover Australia 1993 Range Rover Advertisement - Australia 1993 Range Rover Outback - Australia
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1993 Range Rover Australia 1993 Range Rover Air Sprung Advert. - Australia 1993 Range Rover Outback Advert. - Australia
Highlights:
- Air Sprung Suspension introduced
- 3 models available: Vogue, Vogue Plus and Vogue SE
- The LSE and 4.2 ltr NOT introduced in Australia in 1993
Engine 3.9 litre V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas MFI 14CUX - 5AM "Hotwire" - available on standard wheelbase:
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1 - Catalytic
3947 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 181.6 bhp (134 kW) at 4750 rpm. Max torque: 304 Nm (231.5 lb ft) at 2600 rpm
Manual Transmission LT77S and Borg Warner transfer case
- 5 speed, chain driven transfer box, high (1.2058), low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control unit.
Petrol gear ratios:
1st. 3.321; 2nd. 2.132; 3rd. 1.397; 4th. 1.0; 5th. 0.732; R. 3.429
Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and Borg Warner transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.2058), low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857
From October 1992, production change:
Suspension:
- Electronic Traction Control, ETC, standard with ABS brakes
The ETC work on the rear axle, where the ABS system "grab" the spinning wheel so
the diffential redirect the power to the on with better traction
- Electronic Air Suspension, EAS, developed in conjunction with Dunlop Ltd,
In parked posistion the air suspension can be lowered 2 inches for easier access
to the vehicle
Normal height position is held until 50 mph, then the height is lowered by 0.7 inch
to give a firmer ride and lower the frontal area for better fuel consumtion
After 20 sec in lower speed the 30 mph the EAS turn the height back to normal
For serious offroading the control buttons allows the vehicle the vehicle to raise
1.4 inch over normal position
If poor ground traction is gained on one wheel caused by a hump or equvalent,
the system pump extra air to get sufficient ground contact
Interior:
- Cruise Control also available on 5 speed manual model
- Greater rake for rear seat backs
- Raised loadspace cover
Exterior:
- Raised letter badges on bonnet and tailgate
Range Rover features:
Range Rover Vogue:
- Air Conditioning
- Front spoiler with driving lamps
- Door open and pavement lamps
- Interior coutesy delay lamps
- Front map reading lamps
- Anti-theft stereo radio/cassette/CD player w/ 10 disc remote changer and 4 speakers
- Velour cloth upholstery w/ 8-way adjustable front seats.
- Front arm rests
- Walnut door panels
- Raised loadspace cover
- Electrically adjustable windows
- Cruise control
- Remote control central locking
- Anti-theft alarm
- Electrically adjustable and heated mirrors
- Optional: Automatic transmission
Range Rover Vogue Plus, has in addition:
- Electronic Air Suspension
- Anti-lock braking
- Optional: Automatic transmission
Range Rover Vogue SE, has in addition:
- Automatic transmission
- Electronic Traction Control
- Electrically adjustable front seats w/2 position memory, incl. mirrors
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Electrically glass sunroof
- Burled walnut door, fascia and console panels
Prices:
- Range Rover Vogue - manual: AUS $ 76.760,- (November 1993)
- Range Rover Vogue - automatic: AUS $ 79.950,- (November 1993)
- Range Rover Vogue Plus - Manual: AUS $ 81.950,- (November 1993)
- Range Rover Vogue Plus - Automatic: AUS $ 84.950,- (November 1993)
- Range Rover Vogue SE - automatic: AUS $ 93.550,- (November 1993)
1994 - Range Rover in Australia
1994 Range Rover
Link to brochure:
Highlights from March 1994:
- Vogue LSE - 20 cm longer wheelbase with 3.9 ltr V8 EFI introduced in Australia
- Serpentine one-belt redesigned 3.9 ltr EFI V8 engine
- Quiter and more refined than earlier version
Suspension:
- For the first time; automatic, the only transmission solution
- Four channel electronically controlled all terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Electronic Air Suspension with long-travel variable rate air springs (EAS) on all models
- Turning circle Vogue SE: 11.9 meters
- Turning circle Vogue LSE: 12.7 meters
Interior:
- New and totally revised fascia of same type as Discovery
- Airbags for for driver and passenger
- New and improved heating and A/C system
- Improved side window demisters
- Side intrusion beams
- New and revised seat arrangement Unlike elsewhere; 3.9 ltr V8 EFI in Australian LSE's, not 4.2 ltr
- Tilt-adjustment for steering coloumn
- Only automatic transmission and Electronic Air System (EAS) available
- New and completely revised dashboard introduced, so-called: "softdash"
- Airbags for driver and passenger
- 2 models available: Vogue SE (100" wb) and Vogue LSE (108" wb)
- All Australian sold Range Rovers with in-car CD that explains the vehicle's controls and features.
- All new Range Rover delivered with 12 month unlimited distance warrant
- Every new owner invited to join the Land Rover Experience Center
Engine 3.9 litre V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas MFI 14CUX - 5AM "Hotwire"
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1 - Catalytic
3947 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 181.6 bhp (134 kW) at 4750 rpm. Max torque: 304 Nm (231.5 lb ft) at 2600 rpm
Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and Borg Warner transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.2058), low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857
From March 1994, production change: 1994MY in Australia both Vogue SE and LSE with 3.9 ltr V8 EFI
Engine:
- Interior coutesy delay lamps
- Auto-dipping interior rear view mirror
- Front map reading lamps in rear view mirror
- Anti-theft stereo radio/cassette/CD player w/ 10 disc remote changer and
4 co-axial speakers plus twin front tweeters, rear sub-woofer and amplifier
- Connolly leather upholstery w/ 8-way adjustable front seats and 2 memories.
- Front arm rests and high-back asymmetricaly-split rear seat
- Central cubby box with lid acting as tray
- Concealed twin cup holder
- Burled walnut door, fascia and console panels
- Front door and seat-back pockets. (Rear door pockets on LSE)
- Raised loadspace cover
- Electrically adjustable windows with one-touch-down on front
- Heated rear window
- Cruise control with incremental speed "touch" feature
- Remote control central locking
- Anti-theft alarm Practical puddle lights and red warning lights front and rear on LSE
- Electrically adjustable and heated mirrors with memory
- Anti-lock braking (ABS) with high-mounted third stop light
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC) operates the rear wheels
- Electrically adjustable front seats w/2 position memory, incl. mirrors
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Electrically slide and tilt glass sunroof
- Burled walnut door, fascia and console panels
Prices:
- Range Rover Vogue SE - automatic: AUS $ 97.580,- (March 1994)
- Range Rover Vogue LSE - automatic: AUS $ 103.490,- (March 1994)
Rover Australia PTY Limited, Parramatta, NSW, Australia
1995 - Range Rover in Australia
1995MY Range Rover Classic - Special Edition - Australia
Exterior:
- Crush cans below front bumper for increased safety
- The windscreen now bonded for reduced wind noise
Range Rover features:
Range Rover Vogue SE and Vogue LSE:
- 3.9 ltr V8 EFI engine on both SE and LSE
- Automatic 4-speed transmission
- Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
- Anti-roll bars
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Vogue SE: Colour keyed 3 spoke alloy wheels
- Vogue LSE: Sparkle finish 5 spoke alloy wheels
- Side intrusion beams
- Front spoiler with driving lamps
- Front crush cans to absorb minor impact damage
- Air Conditioning with CFC-free A/C gaz with 4-speed fans
- New and revised one-piece fascia New and totally revised fascia with double airbags for '94MY RRC
- Twin full-size driver and front passenger airbags with 2 front sensors
- Door open and pavement lamps
Link to advertisement:
1994.10 - Range Rover Classic - Australia - Advertisement
Highlights:
- The new P38 Range Rover introduced in Europe
- Range Rover, the original now rebadged as "Range Rover Classic"
Range Rover Classic - Limited Edition - Australia only:
- 100 built, to celebrate nearly 25 years of production of Range Rover
- Both standard 100" and the 8" longer LSE available
- Available colours:
Epsom Green
Biarritz Blue
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Crome bumpers, front and rear
- TWR sports alloy wheels
- Range Rover Classic features:
ABS anti lock brakes
Twin side SRS air bags and side intrusion beams inside the doors
Automatic transmission
Cruise control
Air Condition
Electrical adjustable seats and mirrors with memory
Electrical sunroof
Superb HiFi Radio/Cassette/CD system with 8 speakers and subwoofer
Prices:
- Range Rover Classic Vogue SE: AUS $ 97.580,- (1994 Oct. 1st)
- Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE: AUS $ 103.490,- (1994 Oct. 1st)
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