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    Land Rover Discovery V8I (1997) price & specs

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    $64,000†
    3.9L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    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 $64,000 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.

    The Land Rover Discovery measures 1919mm (75.6 inches) in height, 4538mm (178.7 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

    4,538 mm
    1,793 mm
    1,919 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,538 mm
    Overall Width1,793 mm
    Overall Height1,919 mm
    Wheelbase2,540 mm
    Turning Circle11,900 mm
    Load Capacity695 mm

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    V8I

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

    $64,000†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 3947
    Compression Ratio: 9.4
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    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

    Capacity Gal: 23.5
    Capacity (L): 89

    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): 182
    Maximum Power (kW): 135
    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

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    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
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Overall Height (in): 75.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1919
    Overall Length (in): 178.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4538
    Overall Width (in): 70.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1793
    Wheelbase (in): 100
    Wheelbase (mm): 2540

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    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

    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
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    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 Tilt Adjustment: 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 Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    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

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    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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