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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4
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$36,640â€
Land Rover Defender Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a Pickup built in Great Britain with prices starting at $36,640 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 83 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 265 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
39.34 - 48.4 kW/t
33.53 kW/t
90.78 kW/t
Price
$35,120 - $46,800
$16,990
$46,975
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
40,000 km
100,000 km
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Dimensions
4,438 mm
1,790 mm
2,064 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,438 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,064 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,335 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Intercooler Compressor: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 90.5
Engine (cc): 2495
Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 97
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Diesel
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.8
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.8
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 113
Maximum Power (kW): 83
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 196
Maximum Torque (Nm): 265
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Beam
Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 190
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 190
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Metal
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Front Track (in): 58.5
Front Track (mm): 1486
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42
Overall Height (in): 81.3
Overall Height (mm): 2064
Overall Length (in): 174.7
Overall Length (mm): 4438
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1790
Rear Track (in): 58.5
Rear Track (mm): 1486
Wheelbase (in): 110
Wheelbase (mm): 2794
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 4000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 8819
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6724
Payload Allowance (kg): 1335
Payload Allowance (lb): 2943
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1715
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3781
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4079
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front 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
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Capacity: 3
Below Seat Storage
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 2
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