It is reported that mass production of a 4.4-liter V8 diesel engine may be discontinued at the end of this year. With the arrival of the updated Evoque crossover last year, the British Land Rover has taken new steps to replace conventional internal combustion engines with more efficient electrified counterparts. Automobile “light” four-cylinder hybrids may very soon join diesel “soft” six-cylinder hybrids, according to a new report from a foreign publication Autocar. New units will receive an integrated starter-generator, which should slightly increase efficiency and provide a smoother start to the movement. An online publication claims that Land Rover plans to replace Ford's aging 4.4-liter V8 diesel engine, which equips the Range Rover Sport SUV, with a new electrified 3.0-liter turbodiesel. Quoting data from auto parts suppliers for the British company, Autocar reports that the power plant with the internal designation D350 will develop a capacity of 350 horsepower and a torque of 700 Nm, which will give a luxury SUV acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.5 seconds. A less powerful version of the six-cylinder “lightweight” hybrid diesel engine, providing a peak power of 300 hp, will also be offered. Under the D300 index, it will be offered for HSE, HSE Dynamic and Autobiography Dynamic trim levels, as well as in more affordable used versions carzaamin(.com of the larger Range Rover. The latter will also receive a more powerful D350 for acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.1 seconds.
