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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Base 2dr Convertible Soft-Top
Trim Info:
Four-Wheel Drive, 2 Door Soft Top, Special Purpose
14 mpg city / 15 mpg hwy
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14 mpg city / 15 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Soft Top
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Special Purpose
Passenger Capacity:
4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3560
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
15
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
4.0L/241
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
182 @ 4750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
233 @ 3000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Solid Axle w/
Suspension Type - Rear:
Solid Axle w/
Front Tire Size:
265/75R16
Rear Tire Size:
265/75R16
Spare Tire Size:
265/75R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.42 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
15.6
Wheelbase (in):
92.9
Length, Overall (in):
157.1
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1650
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.54
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.22
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
3.32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Panhard Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Trailing Links
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Steering Type:
Pwr Worm & Roller
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
19.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.75
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.0
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.75 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
57.0
Front Hip Room (in):
55.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.5
Height, Overall (in):
80.2
Track Width, Front (in):
58.5
Track Width, Rear (in):
58.5
Min Ground Clearance (in):
9.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
51.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in):
34.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
55.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
36.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
57.0
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