It's helped, of course, by the relatively low weight, which is trimmed by 55
pounds in
models with the dual - clutch gearbox
over those running the
old automatic to 3,516
pounds.
Using a new aluminum - intensive monocoque instead of the
old model's unibody - with - frame construction has enabled weight savings of up to 1,000
pounds over its LR4 predecessor, yet the new chassis boasts superior rigidity and can tow a stout 8,200
pounds.