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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4
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Land Rover Defender Base (2000) price & specs
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Overview
The 2000 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 $41,940 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1950 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2000 Land Rover Defender Base has a 215mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
44.14 - 52.36 kW/t
40.11 kW/t
89.29 kW/t
Price
$37,563 - $47,500
$16,895
$47,500
Warranty (Years)
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 - 100,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,050 - 3,500 kg
2,730 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
50°
50°
Departure Angle
35°
35°
Ground Clearance Unladen
215 mm
150 mm
215 mm
Payload Capacity
1,331 - 1,651 kg
955 kg
1,651 kg
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Dimensions
4,870 mm
1,790 mm
2,064 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,870 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,064 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,226 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,651 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Intercooler Compressor: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 2495
Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 89
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
Maximum Power (kW): 90
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Beam
Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Width: 190
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 190
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Front Track (in): 60
Front Track (mm): 1525
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42
Overall Height (in): 81.3
Overall Height (mm): 2064
Overall Length (in): 191.7
Overall Length (mm): 4870
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1790
Rear Track (in): 60
Rear Track (mm): 1525
Wheelbase (in): 127
Wheelbase (mm): 3226
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 50
Departure Angle: 35
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Metal
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1580
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3483
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): 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
Payload Allowance (kg): 1651
Payload Allowance (lb): 3640
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1849
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4076
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2200
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4850
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
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 Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Capacity: 3
Configuration: 3+0
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