Powertrain:
The 4.0 SE had the same engine as it had in 1995 and the new 4.6 HSE model was introduced with the 4.6L engine that was available in Europe since the new 1995 Range Rover P38 model was introduced in 1994.
4.6L (4554cc/278 cubic inches) 225 hp @ 4750 rpm 280 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm 90-degree Overhead Valve (OHV) V8 aluminum alloy heads and aluminum alloy block with dry steel cylinder liners (3.7" bore x 3.2" stroke) 9.3:1 compression ratio. Five main bearings (bigger than in the 3.9L), hydraulic lifters and multiport electronic fuel injection.
Chassis and Suspension:
All 4.6 HSEs had the same air suspension as the 4.0 SE, but all came with 18-inch "Mondial" five-spoke wheels and Pirelli Scorpion tires.
Exterior:
Colors, Alpine White, Altai Silver Metal, Avalon Pearl Metallic, Beluga Black, Epsom Green Metallic, Niagara/Charcoal Metallic, Willow Metallic
Options: Other optional accessories included leather covered center console side panels and leather covered cubby box lid.
4.6 HSE: The 4.6HSE with the 4.6L engine was introduced in the U.S. this year (HSE stands for High Specification Edition). Base price was $62,000 (Destination Charge was $625 and California Emissions were $100). The HSE was also the top of the line model in Europe. All North American HSEs came with 18 inch five spoke "Mondial" wheels, HSE emblem on tailgate, chrome exhaust tip and contrasting piping on the seats and a leather covered shifter (a leather covered handbrake handle was available as an accessory, but was not standard until the 2000 model year the leather handbrake cover available prior to 2000 was different from the later covers and had a seam along the top that lined up with the leather brake boot seam). The HomeLink garage door opening system (located above the drivers front window) was standard (HomeLink was standard on all Range Rovers for 1997).
These are some photos of my last 4x4 adventure in north Greece last year, January 2005.
Alekos
Greece
