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$67,990†
V8I
Overview
The 1997 Land Rover Discovery V8I 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 $67,990 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Discovery is powered by a 4L 8-cylinder engine that has 134 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 comes standard with 235/70 R16 front tyres and 235/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
39.9 - 66.67 kW/t
39.9 kW/t
66.67 kW/t
Boot Space
1,296 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
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Dimensions
4,581 mm
1,793 mm
1,914 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,581 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,793 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,914 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 695 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 94
Engine (cc): 3950
Compression Ratio: 8.1
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4
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): 134
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 231
Maximum Torque (Nm): 314
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4750
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3100
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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 Style
Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Step
Step Location: Rear
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 20.5
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 520
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
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
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
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
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
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/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
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: Element
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Ashtray
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Floor Covering
Load Area: Carpet
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
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 Location: Rear 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
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
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: Cloth
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
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: 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
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
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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