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    Land Rover Discovery V8i Xs (1996) price & specs

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    $82,990†
    3.9L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    V8i Xs

    Overview

    The 1996 Land Rover Discovery V8i Xs is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Discovery is regarded as a sUV Luxury built in Great Britain with prices starting at $82,990 before on-road costs.

    This Land Rover Discovery is powered by a 3.9L 8-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4750 rpm) and 314 Nm of torque (at 3100 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 89L fuel tank

    The Land Rover Discovery measures 1914mm (75.4 inches) in height, 4581mm (180.4 inches) in length, 1793mm (70.6 inches) in width with a 2540mm (100.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2025kg (4464.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Discovery V8i Xs comes standard with 235/70 R16 front tyres and 235/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 1996 Land Rover Discovery V8i Xs has a 206mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    39.9 - 66.67 kW/t
    37.16 kW/t
    71.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    1,296 litres
    258 litres
    1,296 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    3 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,720 kg
    2,360 kg
    2,960 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    34 - 35°
    34°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    20°
    20°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    206 mm
    206 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,581 mm
    1,793 mm
    1,914 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,581 mm
    Overall Width1,793 mm
    Overall Height1,914 mm
    Wheelbase2,540 mm
    Turning Circle11,900 mm
    Load Capacity695 mm

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    V8i Xs

    3.9L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $82,990†
    Price & specs

    Ashtray

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Cruise Control

    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: Diesel

    Engine

    V-Angle: 90
    Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
    Bore Engine: 94
    Engine (cc): 3947
    Compression Ratio: 9.4
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 3.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 71.1
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 23.5
    Main Capacity (L): 89
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 10.3
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 23
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 13.8
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 17
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 20.6
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 11

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 13.8
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 10.3
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 20.6
    EU 83 City (mpg): 11

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.5
    Acceleration 0 to 60 mph: 10.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 170
    Maximum Speed (mph): 106

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 180
    Maximum Power (kW): 135
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 231
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 314
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4750
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3100

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    Drive

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

    Transmission

    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    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: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    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): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

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

    Step

    Rear Step Colour: Black
    Step Location: Rear
    Side Step Colour: Black
    Step Location: Side

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Brush Guard

    Type: Rigid

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 69.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1975
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 45.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1296

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 206
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Maximum Body Length (in): 1.3
    Maximum Body Length (mm): 34
    Overall Height (in): 75.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1914
    Overall Length (in): 180.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4581
    Overall Width (in): 70.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1793
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wheelbase (in): 100
    Wheelbase (mm): 2540

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 34
    Departure Angle: 20

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

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

    Rear Fog Lights

    Number: 2

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
    Rear Sunroof Operation: Manual
    Sliding Rear Sunroof: yes
    Rear Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Rear Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Rear Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes

    Weights

    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): 2720
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5997
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2025
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4464

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio System

    ARI/EON: yes
    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Front-Rear Fader: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    Seek: yes
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 5

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Carpet

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Driver Airbag Type: Euro-Bag
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Type: Euro-Bag

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Integrated: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Cushion

    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

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Static
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: lap
    Passenger Operation: Static
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: lap

    Front Seat

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

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 7

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    Cassettes Type: Cassettes

    Console

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

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † 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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