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    Land Rover Defender Base (1997) price & specs

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    $54,990†
    2.5L Diesel3D Off-Road Commercial5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1997 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Off-road Commercial that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a medium SUV built in Great Britain with prices starting at $54,990 before on-road costs.

    This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 83 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 265 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 1972mm (77.6 inches) in height, 3722mm (146.5 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2360mm (92.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1746kg (3849.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 235/85 R16 front tyres and 235/85 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    39.34 - 49 kW/t
    37.33 kW/t
    83.51 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    100,542 km

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    Dimensions

    3,722 mm
    1,790 mm
    1,972 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,722 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height1,972 mm
    Wheelbase2,360 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm
    Load Capacity654 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Off-road Commercial, Diesel, 4x4

    $54,990†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Intercooler Compressor: yes

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 90.5
    Engine (cc): 2495
    Compression Ratio: 19.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 97
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Analog

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 138
    Maximum Speed (mph): 86

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 113
    Maximum Power (kW): 83
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 195
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 265
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Off-Road Commercial
    Cab Type: Regular
    Local Body Type: Off-Road Commercial

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanized

    Step

    Step Location: Rear
    Step Location: Side

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Material: Metal
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Material: Metal

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Overall Height (in): 77.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1972
    Overall Length (in): 146.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3722
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
    Wheelbase (in): 92.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2360

    Cargo Doors

    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Single-Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Fixed
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5291
    Payload Allowance (kg): 654
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1442
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1746
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3849
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Carpet

    Load Area Side Covering

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Location: Center
    Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 6

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Partial
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Partial

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 2

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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