Land Rover LR3 0–60 Times
The Land Rover LR3 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Land Rover LR3 is the 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE V8, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Land Rover LR3 is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 SE, which took 10.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Land Rover LR3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.86 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.83 seconds at 84.10 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.00sec
2005 HSE V8 · stock
Average 0–60
8.86sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.83sec
@ 84.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.80sec
2006 SE
Across 8 verified runs, the Land Rover LR3 ranges from 8.00 to 10.80 seconds 0–60, with a 8.86-second average.
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Land Rover LR3 Performance Overview
Land Rover’s LR3 performance profile is concentrated within a short 2005 to 2007 window, covered here by 8 verified tests across the first-generation L319. Throughout that span, the model stayed within a narrow mechanical formula: naturally aspirated gasoline power, ranging from the 216-hp Cologne V6 to 300-hp V8 applications tied to the 448PN and AJ41 engine families. Early results established the range quickly, with the 2005 HSE V8 at 8.0 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2006 SE marked the slow end of the sample at 10.8 seconds.
Most tested LR3s clustered in the middle of that spread, reflecting the difference between V6 and V8 trims more than any year-to-year shift. The 2005 SE V8 produced the quickest quarter-mile result at 16.4 seconds at 84 mph, and the 2007 SE V8 ran 0-60 in 8.2 seconds, showing that V8 performance remained broadly consistent after launch. Across all recorded runs, the average LR3 reached 60 mph in 8.86 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 16.69 seconds at 84.1 mph. As represented by current data, the L319 era remains the full performance record for the LR3, with the 2005 HSE V8 still standing as the quickest tested version today.
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Land Rover LR3 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L319 | 2005–2009 | 8.86s | 8.00s — 2005 HSE V8 | 8 | The L319 generation (2005–2009) averaged 8.86 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2005 HSE V8 at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 216 to 300 hp across 4.0L V6, 4.4L V8 configurations. |
L319
2005–2009
Avg 0–60
8.86s
Fastest
8.00s
Tests
8
2005 HSE V8
The L319 generation (2005–2009) averaged 8.86 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2005 HSE V8 at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 216 to 300 hp across 4.0L V6, 4.4L V8 configurations.
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Land Rover LR3 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 3 years
▾
2007 Land Rover LR3
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#03
2007 Land Rover LR3 HSE V8
8.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 315 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 17 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 8
How we verify Land Rover LR3 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Land Rover LR3 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Land Rover LR3 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Land Rover LR3 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2007 Land Rover LR3 HSE V8 runs 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 16.8 seconds at 84 mph. That test was for the 300-hp, 315-lb-ft AWD model with the naturally aspirated 4.4-liter V8.
The quickest LR3 on record is the 2005 HSE V8, which reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. It also stands as the fastest stock LR3, since all 8 recorded LR3 tests are production vehicles with no modified examples included.
The fastest stock Land Rover LR3 is the 2005 HSE V8 at 8.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 8 production LR3 tests on record, and none are modified, so the quickest stock result is also the quickest LR3 result overall.
Across 6 recorded HSE V8 tests, the Land Rover LR3 HSE V8 averages 8.57 seconds from 0-60 mph. The best HSE V8 run is 8.0 seconds. For the 2007 HSE V8 specifically, the recorded 0-60 time is 8.6 seconds.
The first-generation L319 Land Rover LR3, sold from 2005 to 2009, averages 8.86 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. The fastest L319 is the 2005 HSE V8 at 8.0 seconds. Recorded output ranges from 216 to 300 hp, all with naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
The fastest L319 LR3 is the 2005 HSE V8, with a verified 0-60 mph time of 8.0 seconds. That makes it the quickest example from the 2005-2009 first generation and the fastest LR3 overall on record.
Yes. On record, the LR3 HSE V8 is clearly quicker than the LR3 SE. The HSE V8 averages 8.57 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests and has a best run of 8.0 seconds, while the SE posts 10.8 seconds in its recorded test.
The HSE V8 is slightly quicker on the best recorded runs. The LR3 HSE V8 has a best 0-60 time of 8.0 seconds, while the LR3 SE V8 records 8.7 seconds. The HSE V8 also has a stronger average at 8.57 seconds across 6 tests.
The Land Rover LR3 averages 8.86 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 recorded tests. Since all 8 are production vehicles, that figure also represents the production-only average. The quickest LR3 reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds, while the slowest takes 10.8 seconds.
Across 8 recorded tests, the Land Rover LR3 averages 16.69 seconds in the quarter mile at 84.1 mph. The quickest quarter-mile pass on record is 16.4 seconds at 84 mph, set by the 2005 LR3 SE V8. The 2007 HSE V8 runs 16.8 seconds at 84 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Land Rover LR3 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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