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    Land Rover Defender Base (2000) price & specs

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    $49,500†
    2.5L Diesel2D Chassis Cab5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2000 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Chassis Cab that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as an ute built in Great Britain with prices starting at $49,500 before on-road costs.

    This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1950 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L 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 1885kg (4155.7 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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    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 Capacity1,165 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, 4x4

    $49,500†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Intercooler Compressor: yes

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 2495
    Compression Ratio: 19.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 89
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
    Maximum Power (kW): 90
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    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 Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    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: Chassis Cab
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Chassis Cab

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Trailer Hitch: yes

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 60
    Front Track (mm): 1525
    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): 60
    Rear Track (mm): 1525
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 42
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12800
    Wheelbase (in): 110
    Wheelbase (mm): 2794

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 50
    Departure Angle: 35

    Bumpers

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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    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
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1885
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4156
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4079

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    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 Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Vinyl

    Seating

    Capacity: 3
    Configuration: 3+0

    † 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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