Land Rover Range Rover L322 4.4 V8 (BMW)

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The 4.4 V8 (BMW) is one of eight engines fitted to the Land Rover Range Rover L322, the third-generation Range Rover built from 2002 to 2012. This BMW M62B44 petrol was offered from 2002–2005, producing 210 kW (286 PS) at 5400 rpm and 440 Nm at 3600 rpm, paired with the ZF 5HP24, 5-speed automatic. Below: full technical specifications, which trims offered it, and links to faults, servicing and running costs specific to this engine.

4.4 V8 BMW technical specifications

2002–2005, 2002–2005 body

Body
Body type	5-door SUV, monocoque
Number of doors	5
Seats	5
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	2880 mm
Front track	≈1629 mm (varies with wheel size, not by year)
Rear track	≈1626 mm (varies with wheel size, not by year)
Length	4950 mm
Width (excl. mirrors)	≈1923 mm (excl. mirrors; some specs list up to 2035 mm, likely incl. mirrors)
Height	1862 mm
Kerb weight	≈2500 kg
Engine
Engine code	BMW M62B44
Engine type	V8, 90°
Number of cylinders	8
Valvetrain	DOHC
Number of valves	32
Displacement	4.4 l (4398 cm³)
Bore	92.0 mm
Stroke	82.7 mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Aspiration and fuel system	Naturally aspirated
Maximum power	210 kW (286 PS) at 5400 rpm
Maximum torque	440 Nm at 3600 rpm
Chassis and drivetrain
Engine location	Front
Engine orientation	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Permanent four-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission	ZF 5HP24, 5-speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.80
Transfer case	Two-speed, low range ≈2.93:1
Centre differential	Torsen T-2
Terrain Response	Not fitted
Suspension	Independent all round, air springs
Wheels	18–20 in depending on trim
Off-road
Ground clearance (off-road height)	≈281 mm
Wading depth	≈500 mm
Approach / departure angle	≈34° / ≈27°
Capacities
Fuel tank	≈104.5 l
Boot volume	535 l / 2099 l seats folded
Maximum braked towing	3500 kg
Performance and economy
0–100 km/h	9.2 s
Top speed	208 km/h (129 mph)
Combined fuel consumption	16.2 l/100 km (17 mpg)
CO₂ emissions	389 g/km

Owning this engine

Common faultsSymptoms, checks and repair costs for this engine ServicingOil specification, capacities and intervals Running costsReal-world fuel use, tyres, insurance and tax Buyer's checklistWhat to inspect before buying an L322

Trims offered with this engine

SE (UK and Europe, 2002–2005)
HSE (UK and Europe, 2002–2005)
Vogue (UK and Europe, 2002–2005)
Autobiography programme (UK and Europe, 2002–2005)
HSE (North America, 2002–2005)

Other L322 engines

2.9 Td62002–2006 specs and faults 4.4 V8 Jaguar2005–2009 specs and faults 4.2 V8 Supercharged2005–2009 specs and faults 3.6 TDV82006–2010 specs and faults 5.0 V82009–2012 specs and faults 5.0 V8 Supercharged2009–2012 specs and faults 4.4 TDV82010–2012 specs and faults

Values marked ≈ are approximate or could not be confirmed in a second source, so check them against Land Rover brochures before relying on them. Published widths vary between sources depending on whether mirrors are included. Kerb weights vary by trim and measuring standard. Gear ratios are the standard ratios of each gearbox model.

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