Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Land Rover started to give a name to its cars, so the former Series III became the Defender in 1990.
The Defender is one of the most iconic vehicles on Earth, and its first step into this world happened in 1948 when it was named Land Rover Series I. Come 1990, the British carmaker was already producing the Series III in three sizes named 90, 110, and 130, according to the vehicle's wheelbase. Thus, when it changed the nameplate, it resulted in the Defender 90, 110, and 130, respectively.
With its squared-body look and short wheelbase, the Defender 90 was clearly made more as a hard-working vehicle than a luxurious one. With its round headlights, flat front fascia, and a tiny overhang, the Defender 90 looked ready to conquer remote places on Earth. From its sides, the box-on-a-box shape featured flat panels and a slightly tilted windshield. Behind the doors, on the sides, the rear windows featured a slide-open system to ventilate the cabin. At the back, a flat vertical drop was typical for the Defender, and the side-hinged door was the only option. Unusually for an SUV, the door was flanked by two smaller windows mounted up on the rear body panel.
Inside, the flat dashboard featured a separate panel for the instruments mounted in front of the steering wheel. The front high-mounted seats offered no side support or bolstering areas, and the tall transmission tunnel separated them. In the back, Land Rover offered either side-mounted, inward-facing benches for four people or a regular bench fit for three.
Under the hood, Land Rover offered a choice of three engines: a Rover-sourced 3.5-liter V8 or a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel that provided either 112 HP or 121 HP (112 PS or 122 PS). It was mated as standard to a five-speed manual and a two-speed transfer case.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V8 4AT AWD (182 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3947 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 4750 RPM 182 HP @ 4750 RPM 180 BHP @ 4750 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 314 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/80 R16 S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 78 in (1981 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 56.5 cuFT (1600 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5291.1 lbs (2400 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5MT AWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2495 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 4000 RPM 113 HP @ 4000 RPM 111 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 265 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 85.1 mph (137 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/80 R16 S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 78 in (1981 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 56.5 cuFT (1600 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3849.3 lbs (1746 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5291.1 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 260 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDi 5MT AWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2495 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 4200 RPM 122 HP @ 4200 RPM 121 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM 300 Nm @ 1950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 80.8 mph (130 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/80 R16 S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 78 in (1981 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9 in (229 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 56.5 cuFT (1600 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3961.7 lbs (1797 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5621.8 lbs (2550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 268 g/km |