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LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors 1990-1994 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors 1990-1994 2 Photos
LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors (1990-1994)LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors (1990-1994)

Land Rover made a stunt move and introduced a more affordable version for the Range Rover when introducing a three-door Discovery on the market in 1990.

Like the Range Rover, the Discovery started its career as a three-door only off-road vehicle. In the following year, it added another set of doors for the rear passengers. But it was the first version that conquered the hearts (and pockets) of those who liked a comfortable family vehicle but with outstanding off-roading skills.

Even though the aluminum was already more expensive than the regular steel panels, Land Rover still used it. At the front, the carmaker installed rectangular headlights and corner-mounted turn signals to comply with the latest road legislation from Europe and U.S. On the sides, the doors featured flush-mounted door handles, and behind them, Land Rover added a large side window between the B-pillar and the thick C-pillar. A third glass area provided more natural light in between the C- and the D-pillars. Finally, the British designers created a two-step roof with a raised area above the trunk.

Inside, there was a modern interior with front bucket seats that tilt-forward to make room for the rear passengers. For the driver, the carmaker installed buttons on the sides of the instrument cluster. For a comfortable ride, there was an option for two sunroofs on top of the three-door Discovery. To get in the rear seats, the front ones tilted and slid forward.

But the essential part of the car was under the bodywork. Its coil-springs in all corners with live axles ensured a long suspension travel and comfortable ride. Land Rover installed an all-wheel-drive system with a locking center differential and a two-speed transfer case. Under the hood, the carmaker offered a choice of two engines: a 3.5-liter gasoline V-8 and a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel. The former was developed especially for the U.S. market, while the latter was the top-seller on the European continent. For specific countries, such as Greece, Italy, and Portugal, Land Rover provided the vehicle with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine.

LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.5L V8 5MT AWD (155 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.5L TDI 5MT AWD (113 HP)

LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors
3.5L V8 5MT AWD (155 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V8 5MT AWD (155 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3528 cm3
Power:114 KW @ 4750 RPM
155 HP @ 4750 RPM
153 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
260 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume:45.5 cuFT (1288 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4091.8 lbs (1856 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5996.6 lbs (2720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:371 g/km

LAND ROVER Discovery 3 Doors
2.5L TDI 5MT AWD (113 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5MT AWD (113 HP)
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:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height:76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume:45.5 cuFT (1288 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4224.1 lbs (1916 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5996.6 lbs (2720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km
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