Overview

    The 1997 Range Rover DSE is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Range Rover is regarded as a large SUV built in Great Britain with prices starting at $115,000 before on-road costs.

    This Range Rover is powered by a 2.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 2300 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Range Rover measures 1817mm (71.5 inches) in height, 4713mm (185.6 inches) in length, 1889mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2745mm (108.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2130kg (4695.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Range Rover DSE 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
    46.95 - 74.77 kW/t
    46.95 kW/t
    74.77 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 - 524 litres
    520 litres
    524 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 4 years
    2 years
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    4,713 mm
    1,889 mm
    1,817 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,713 mm
    Overall Width1,889 mm
    Overall Height1,817 mm
    Wheelbase2,745 mm
    Turning Circle11,850 mm
    Load Capacity650 mm

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    DSE

    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $115,000

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 2497
    Compression Ratio: 22
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Capacity (L): 90

    Instrument Cluster

    Message Display: yes
    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 2

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Digital Display

    Oil Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.8
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 11.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 21
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.7
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 20

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 11.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.8
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.7
    EU 83 City (mpg): 20

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 15.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 162
    Maximum Speed (mph): 101

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 134
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2300

    Drive

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

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: air
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: air
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Suspension Levelling

    Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    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): 57.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1640
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 520

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11850
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.9
    Overall Height (in): 71.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1817
    Overall Length (in): 185.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4713
    Overall Width (in): 74.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1889
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.9
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12460
    Wheelbase (in): 108.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2745

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    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/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
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2

    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): 2780
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6129
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2130
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4696

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Passenger Assist Handles

    Number of Handles: 4

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

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

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

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

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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