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LAND ROVER Defender 90 2007-2012 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

LAND ROVER Defender 90 2007-2012 41 Photos
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Land Rover updated its rugged off-road contender Defender in 2007, improving the powerplants and the car's electronic systems.

Its history began in 1948, and the Defender was, basically, the foundation for the Land Rover brand. But what started as a temporary rugged vehicle became a status car. In 2007, Ford already owned Land Rover and tried improving the car with some of its components to cut the costs.

The car's overall look was still like a box on wheels with two headlights attached to the front fascia. Its flat nose and short overhang allowed the Defender 90 to achieve outstanding approach angles compared to other off-road vehicles. Its grille was slightly pushed outward to make room for the thicker radiator behind it. As for the bumper, it was still metallic with some rubber endings. On the sides, the door handles were built so the driver could use them with gloves on. At the back, the Defender featured a side-hinged door that supported the spare wheel.

Inside, it was the same cramped and unforgiving driving seat close to the door. The new modular dashboard allowed the carmaker to adopt the left or right-hand drive production quickly. Between the front seats, the carmaker added an option for a big storage compartment with a lid and the transmission levers: one for the gearbox and the other for the transfer case. In the back, there was little room for two adults.

Under the hood, Ford installed a new 2.4-liter engine carried over and re-tuned from Ford Transit light commercial vehicle. A six-speed manual was the only option. The only drawback for the 2007 Defender was the lack of a rear differential lock system. Ford engineers thought that an electronic, ESP-based system could do the same thing.

LAND ROVER Defender 90 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.4 Td5 6MT (122 HP)

LAND ROVER Defender 90
2.4 Td5 6MT (122 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 Td5 6MT (122 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2401 cm3
Power:90 KW @ 3500 RPM
122 HP @ 3500 RPM
121 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque:266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
360 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:82 mph (132 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:154.3 in (3919 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:79.5 in (2019 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:92.9 in (2360 mm)
Ground Clearance:12.4 in (315 mm)
Cargo Volume:56.5 cuFT (1600 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3611.2 lbs (1638 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5291.1 lbs (2400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:266 g/km
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