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    Land Rover Defender Base (1997) price & specs

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    $49,990†
    2.5L Diesel2D Off-Road Commercial5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1997 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-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 $49,990 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 80L fuel tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 2073mm (81.6 inches) in height, 4599mm (181.1 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2794mm (110.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1880kg (4144.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 205/80 R16 front tyres and 205/80 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

    4,599 mm
    1,790 mm
    2,073 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,599 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height2,073 mm
    Wheelbase2,794 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity1,170 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Off-road Commercial, Diesel, 4x4

    $49,990†
    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: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    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): 130
    Maximum Speed (mph): 81

    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
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    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: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

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

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Tray/Tub

    Cover: Tarpaulin
    Type: Straight Side

    Bumpers

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

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Length (in): 74.8
    Length (mm): 1900
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
    Width (in): 56.3
    Width (mm): 1430

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 81.6
    Overall Height (mm): 2073
    Overall Length (in): 181.1
    Overall Length (mm): 4599
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 42
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12800
    Wheelbase (in): 110
    Wheelbase (mm): 2794

    Cargo Doors

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Tailgate

    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

    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): 3050
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6724
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1170
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2579
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1880
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4145
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1800
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3968

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: 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

    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: Vinyl

    Seating

    Capacity: 3

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Partial

    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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