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mzplcg



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United Kingdom 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Corris Grey
Towing with a S/C

Out of interest does anyone caravan with a 5.0 S/C ? I only ask as I've seen one I fancy and I was after another full-fat 'cos I just never really found a lot of love for the Disco. Not really sure why.

Anyway, since I only do 4k miles a year in the FFRR I fancy the Charger which I found was "quite lively" on the test drive Whistle Plus they are all AB spec which saves a lot of messing around looking for specc'ed up Vogue's ('cos I'm a toy freak) and I really love the colour of this one.

But............what I couldn't get a feel for was the low down torque when towing. That's the only concern I have really as my old TDV8 was effortless but the D3 V8 petrol has much less grunt low down in the rev range. Sure it goes like stink once it gets to 3000 RPM but that's not exactly effortless towing.

When I tried to get the S/C to hold a high gear and just tweak the throttle a bit the thing just snorted, took 2 gears and was off like a Bride's nightie. Rolling with laughter I guess Command Shift is necessary when towing ??

All thoughts and expereinces appreciated. Out of interest, I know the 510 PS bit but anyone know the torque figures?

Thanks

Dom

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dhallworth



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I looked into the same thing recently, I can't remember what the torque was exactly but the 5.0 SC considerably less then the 4.4 TDV8 and I think it was for the 3.6 by less of a margin but I might be wrong.

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2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

5 litre sc has 461 torques, the tdv8 4.4 has 516 and the tdv8 3.6 has 472 lbs/ft..........
. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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northernmonkeyjones



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^ what mark said but, but its where that torque is delivered in the rev range. Would also be interested how it tows as my next car will be one i think...... There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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TheAllSeeingPie



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I've towed a very heavy braked trailer with my 4.2 SC and hardly noticed it was there. As soon as the car notices somethings plugged into the trailer electrics it does modify it's behaviour somewhat. I can imagine a 5.0 would be a lot better and has a pretty flat torque curve and no turbo lag so it'll tow smoother too. 
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B9er



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Northern Ireland 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Java Black

Never towed a caravan with mine but have recovered two cars (separately) on a proper car transporter trailer and I hardly noticed either was attached. Effortless best describes the experience and didn't seriously dent the the fuel consumption.

On a steep uphill section, had more than enough grunt to surprise/embarrass a hot hatch driver as well. All up towing weight with the heaviest of the two cars was close to 1.7 tonnes.

In summation I have a modicum of towing experience and find the 5.0SC more than adequate, if not the most economical Laughing Should've been old enough to know better...doh!
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CG-SC



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I tow with a Supercharged, albeit a 4.2 - it is absolutely effortless and makes towing quite fun Smile especially when you need to overtakes something Thumbs Up Stolen / Gone: 2006MY Supercharged LPG Autobiography - Zambezi Silver with Sand/Jet/Jet Oxford Leather.....

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