Land Rover2009–2013Technical specifications

Range Rover Sport 5.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 5-litre petrol (engine code 508PN). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Updated 8 Sep 2026Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (508PN) and chassis (L320) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Land Rover
Model: Range Rover Sport
Chassis: L320
Years: 2009–2013
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 508PN

Performance & efficiency

Power: 276 kW (375 hp)
Engine size: 4,996 cc
Cylinders: 8 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Fuel system: MFI-s(d)

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 8.0 litres

All 107 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	8/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	4996
Compression ratio :1	11,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(d)
Air metering Type	Mass/MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Firing order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) takes 8.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The preferred engine oil is SAE 5W-20 synthetic for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification WSS-M2C925-A.

Transfer box

The transfer box has a listed capacity of 1.5 litres. The specified oil is Shell TF 0753 Synthetic.

Coolant

The listed coolant type is WSS-M97B44. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 10.8 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-20 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM	WSS-M2C925-A
Engine oil options
Engine with filter(s) litres	8.0
View more information	—
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Shell M-1375.4
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	9.9
Automatic transmission fluid - drain and refill
Differential oil grade - front SAE	75W-90 Castrol SAF-XO Synthetic
Differential front/AT litres	0.6
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	75W-90 Castrol SAF-XO Synthetic
Differential oil grade - rear
Differential rear litres	—
Differential oil - rear
Transfer box oil grade SAE	Shell TF 0753 Synthetic
Transfer box litres	1.5
Coolant Type	WSS-M97B44
Coolant Colour	Orange
Cooling system - total capacity litres	10.8
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Power steering fluid Type	Texaco PSF 33270
Power steering fluid litres	0.9

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 27 mm (ventilated) front and 18 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	27 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	18 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc thickness variation Front	0,010 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,010 mm
Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,09 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	3 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	3 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	2 mm

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) is not adjustable.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	Not adjustable

Spark plugs

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) uses NGK ILKAR6C-10 spark plugs with a 1,0 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILKAR6C-10
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILKAR6C-10
Electrode gap mm	1,0

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	760±100 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,3 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2500-2800
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,2
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12,0 (75)

Service checks and adjustments

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,23-0,27 cold

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	4,5

Tightening torques

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Oil pump to cylinder block	12 Nm M8=28 Nm
Sump bolts	25 Nm
Sump drain bolt	24 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	45 Nm+90°
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts	65 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts
Camshaft sprocket/gear	32 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	1)3 Nm 2)12 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	13 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	1)10 Nm 2)18 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	22 Nm
Water pump	12 Nm
Spark plugs	20 Nm
Fuel rail	1)20 Nm 2)30 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	10 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	48 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	20 Nm
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor	48 Nm
Oil filter	25 Nm
Engine upper cover	12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	230 Nm
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	115 Nm
Rear hub	350 Nm
Steering wheel	63 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	175 Nm
Steering track rod end	76 Nm M14=150 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	35 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	275 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	35 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	115 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	9 Nm
ABS sensor Front	9 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	9 Nm
Road wheels	140 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	No
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	Yes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	700
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SP10
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	110
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0?

The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

What spark plugs does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 use?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) uses NGK ILKAR6C-10 spark plugs with a 1,0 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 take?

What is the ignition timing for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0?

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) is not adjustable.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0?

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 (2009–2013) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 27 mm (ventilated) front and 18 mm rear.