1997 Land Rover Defender specs & colors

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EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	15 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	234.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - City	218.40 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	14 MPG

Drivetrain	Four-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.48
Trans Type	4
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.73
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.54
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.09
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.48
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	1.22
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	3.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00

Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.75 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.42 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	3500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	350 lbs

Second Hip Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.5 in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	36.4 in
Front Head Room	57.0 in
Front Shoulder Room	N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	57.0 in
Wheelbase	92.9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A in
Length, Overall	157.1 in
Rear Door Opening Width	34.0 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A in
Front Hip Room	55.1 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	N/A ft³
Front Leg Room	N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	55.1 in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Min Ground Clearance	9.0 in
Passenger Capacity	4
Passenger Volume	N/A ft³
Height, Overall	80.2 in
Track Width, Rear	58.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	N/A ft³
Rear Door Opening Height	51.0 in
Track Width, Front	58.5 in
Liftover Height	N/A in

4-speed automatic transmission w/locking torque converter	Standard
Rear Defender 90 heritage plaque	Standard
Front suspension w/solid axle located by radius arms & panhard rod, long travel dual rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers	Standard
Lockable center console w/lockable audio system cover, storage space & integrated cupholders	Standard
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
9" minimum ground clearance	Standard
Pwr-actuated 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front rotors, 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers	Standard
Flexible black fender flares	Standard
Rear suspension w/solid axle located by trailing links & central A-frame, long travel single rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers	Standard
Front/rear anti-sway bar	Standard
Front 3-point lap/shoulder belts	Standard
Integral class III trailer tow hitch receiver	Standard
Storage compartment under front passenger seat	Standard
LT265/75R16 all-terrain BF Goodrich T/A SBR tires	Standard
Swing-away rear mounted outside full size spare tire	Standard
Side-hinged tailgate	Standard
Reclining front bucket seats w/integral head restraints	Standard
Front seatback/door map pockets	Standard
92.9" wheelbase	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
V8 badging	Standard
Weather-resistant twill-effect vinyl upholstery	Standard
Integral front head restraints	Standard
Instrument panel shelf	Standard
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"	Standard
4.0L aluminum SMPFI V8 engine (182 hp/233 ft/lbs torque)	Standard
Dual exterior side mirrors	Standard
Drum type parking brake	Standard
14 Gauge boxed steel ladder frame w/aluminum body panels	Standard
Permanent 4-wheel drive system	Standard
Full instrumentation w/tachometer	Standard
City 14/hwy 15 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
2-speed manual locking transfer gearbox	Standard
Full convertible top	Standard
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"	Standard
Quartz halogen headlamps	Standard
16" X 7.0" aluminum alloy wheels	Standard
Front/rear rubber floor mats	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo cassette audio system w/auto seeking weather band	Standard
4-weather-resistant combination speakers (woofer + tweeter)	Standard
Pwr-assisted worm & roller steering	Standard
Integral tubular steel "safari cage"	Standard
15.6 gallon fuel tank	Standard
GVWR - 6001 lbs/2721 kg	Standard

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Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in

Engine Type	Gas V8
Displacement	4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	182 @ 4750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	233 @ 3000

Suspension Type - Rear	Solid Axle w/
Suspension Type - Front	Solid Axle w/
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Panhard Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Trailing Links

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	15.6 gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	40.0 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.75
Steering Type	Pwr Worm & Roller
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	19.3

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A

Rear Tire Size	265/75R16
Front Tire Size	265/75R16
Spare Tire Size	265/75R16

Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	3560 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs

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