Range Rover Classic, that’s why they call it “The Queen” … – The Republic

A look seems always the same, the myths do not touch obvious, but the Range Rover Classic is now much more technological thanks to unpublished works by the safety distance control systems and review of many management software. The flagship of the British brand in short, never gives up on the hi-tech upgrade front, a smart “move” but necessary to continue earning the nickname “the Queen” that the English have bestowed the very beginning of its history . A heavy name, which derives from the extraordinary comfort that the machine guarantees in any situation and its important dimensions: split five meters long (but if there is not enough long-wheelbase version 5.2 …), 1.98 wide and – above all – 1,88 of height. In short, a giant but that drives like a feather thanks to its aluminum body and darkened constructive refinements that eventually stop the scales at 2200 kg, more or less 500 less than what you could do a few years ago with such machines.

a lot of mass and many dimensions are the sure omen of a crazy comfort because here (and above view of the height) was light years away from noise, uneven ground and other things “plebeian” they have to endure other motorists. “Plebeian” because the Range Rover Classic is the stuff rich: the cheapest just 200 Euros cheaper than the fateful threshold of 100 000 euro. For the other there is no history, the list is all over this figure thrilling, to nearly 200 for the top whisker version.

The range is very wide indeed, there is the 3000 diesel 249 hp, the 353 hp diesel hybrid, the 4400 340-hp V8 diesel and the 5000 V8 petrol 510 hp. Here in fact it explained why the British call the Range “The Queen”: nothing to do with the fact that the machine is one of the favorite of Queen Elizabeth …

To further understand the speech, once again we want from one detail: the stereo is a hi-fi Meridian of 825 watts with 19 speakers and 16 channels, or a more sophisticated system with surround system, 1700 W (this thing as a used Panda, 4,900 euro … always of the four speakers in the ceiling lining and other speakers in the central rear seat.

that said, having framed for good “the queen” Meridian), with 29 speakers, including subwoofer, we come to the technical details that wealthy customers will probably even do not condisiderazione: the machine has the all-aluminum body (he was the first SUV to offer it) and weighs 420 kg less than the previous version … and among the engines the “small” 3000 diesel thanks to the powerful torque of 600 Nm at 2000 rpm which makes it more spirited driving, aided by the exemplary operation of the new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. In short, despite the size of the flagship Range flies, far more than the then gave 0-100 (8.1 seconds) lets imagine.

Powerful as always the off-road performance, provided there is someone who launches with a 100,000 euro car and more in the mud. This is thanks to the Terrain Response 2 system that does it all: monitors driving conditions and automatically optimizes traction by adapting the motor responses, gearbox, differential and frame the type of terrain. Even in non-automatic mode, Terrain Response 2 provides the driver with additional input, such as when the case is to select low range or to select the ride height for the terrain.

Among other things now c ‘ it is also the All-Terrain Progress Control function, a new technology that lets you set and maintain a constant speed when driving off-road. It works like a conventional cruise control system operates between 2 and 30 km / h: the driver can concentrate on overcoming obstacles while the car controls the engine and brakes to maintain a constant speed. The world of luxury exist even in the most extreme off-road …