Thread: History of The RR LSE in Australia

Highlights from March 1994:

- Vogue LSE - 20 cm longer wheelbase with 3.9 ltr V8 EFI introduced in Australia
- Only automatic transmission and Electronic Air System (EAS) available
- New and completely revised dashboard introduced, so-called: "softdash"
- Airbags for driver and passenger
- 2 models available: Vogue SE (100" wb) and Vogue LSE (108" wb)

- All Australian sold Range Rovers with in-car CD that explains the vehicle's controls and features.
- All new Range Rover delivered with 12 month unlimited distance warrant
- Every new owner invited to join the Land Rover Experience Center


Engine 3.9 litre V8 Petrol EFI - Lucas MFI 14CUX - 5AM "Hotwire"
- 3.9 ltr EFI V8 Low Compression: 8.13:1 - Catalytic
3947 cc V8 EFI, Max power: 181.6 bhp (134 kW) at 4750 rpm. Max torque: 304 Nm (231.5 lb ft) at 2600 rpm

Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 and Borg Warner transfer case
- 4 speed ZF, manual overide and kickdown, high (1.2058), low (3.2431) ratio. Central differential with viscous control
Gear ratios:
1st. 2.4795; 2nd. 1.4795; 3rd. 1.0000; 4th. 0.7281; R. 2.0857

From March 1994, production change: 1994MY in Australia both Vogue SE and LSE with 3.9 ltr V8 EFI

Engine:
- Serpentine one-belt redesigned 3.9 ltr EFI V8 engine
- Quiter and more refined than earlier version

Suspension:
- For the first time; automatic, the only transmission solution
- Four channel electronically controlled all terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Electronic Air Suspension with long-travel variable rate air springs (EAS) on all models
- Turning circle Vogue SE: 11.9 meters
- Turning circle Vogue LSE: 12.7 meters

Interior:
- New and totally revised fascia of same type as Discovery
- Airbags for for driver and passenger
- New and improved heating and A/C system
- Improved side window demisters
- Side intrusion beams
- New and revised seat arrangement Unlike elsewhere; 3.9 ltr V8 EFI in Australian LSE's, not 4.2 ltr
- Tilt-adjustment for steering coloumn

Exterior:
- Crush cans below front bumper for increased safety
- The windscreen now bonded for reduced wind noise

Range Rover features:

Range Rover Vogue SE and Vogue LSE:
- 3.9 ltr V8 EFI engine on both SE and LSE
- Automatic 4-speed transmission
- Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
- Anti-roll bars
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Vogue SE: Colour keyed 3 spoke alloy wheels
- Vogue LSE: Sparkle finish 5 spoke alloy wheels
- Side intrusion beams
- Front spoiler with driving lamps
- Front crush cans to absorb minor impact damage
- Air Conditioning with CFC-free A/C gaz with 4-speed fans
- New and revised one-piece fascia New and totally revised fascia with double airbags for '94MY RRC
- Twin full-size driver and front passenger airbags with 2 front sensors
- Door open and pavement lamps
- Interior coutesy delay lamps
- Auto-dipping interior rear view mirror
- Front map reading lamps in rear view mirror
- Anti-theft stereo radio/cassette/CD player w/ 10 disc remote changer and
4 co-axial speakers plus twin front tweeters, rear sub-woofer and amplifier
- Connolly leather upholstery w/ 8-way adjustable front seats and 2 memories.
- Front arm rests and high-back asymmetricaly-split rear seat
- Central cubby box with lid acting as tray
- Concealed twin cup holder
- Burled walnut door, fascia and console panels
- Front door and seat-back pockets. (Rear door pockets on LSE)
- Raised loadspace cover
- Electrically adjustable windows with one-touch-down on front
- Heated rear window
- Cruise control with incremental speed "touch" feature
- Remote control central locking
- Anti-theft alarm Practical puddle lights and red warning lights front and rear on LSE
- Electrically adjustable and heated mirrors with memory
- Anti-lock braking (ABS) with high-mounted third stop light
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC) operates the rear wheels
- Electrically adjustable front seats w/2 position memory, incl. mirrors
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Electrically slide and tilt glass sunroof
- Burled walnut door, fascia and console panels


Prices:
- Range Rover Vogue SE - automatic: AUS $ 97.580,- (March 1994)
- Range Rover Vogue LSE - automatic: AUS $ 103.490,- (March 1994)


Rover Australia PTY Limited, Parramatta, NSW, Australia
The new P38 Range Rover introduced in Europe

- Range Rover, the original now rebadged as "Range Rover Classic"

Range Rover Classic - Limited Edition - Australia only:

- 100 built, to celebrate nearly 25 years of production of Range Rover
- Both standard 100" and the 8" longer LSE available
- Available colours:
Epsom Green
Biarritz Blue
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Crome bumpers, front and rear
- TWR sports alloy wheels
- Range Rover Classic features:
ABS anti lock brakes
Twin side SRS air bags and side intrusion beams inside the doors
Automatic transmission
Cruise control
Air Condition
Electrical adjustable seats and mirrors with memory
Electrical sunroof
Superb HiFi Radio/Cassette/CD system with 8 speakers and subwoofer

Prices:
- Range Rover Classic Vogue SE: AUS $ 97.580,- (1994 Oct. 1st)
- Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE: AUS $ 103.490,- (1994 Oct. 1st)

Well just bought another one, now I have one of each, a soft dash and a non soft dash

Two LSEs Vern? You are one sick puppy with your double act but onya.

Well the new one (93) is a bit rough, runs OK though, its black and the guy wanted $1500, told him I had no real need for it, gets back to me a couple of days later, now just wants it gone, $300 delivered

That means you are a very lucky sick puppy.

Yep, and its actually better than I thought. Interior is rough though, need to work out how to lower the drivers seat, Electrics are shagged.

Perhaps try flicking the down switch repeatedly. This tip came from my RR mechanic in casual discussion some years ago. It is what he does before ordering a new switch.

Switches are broke