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    Land Rover Defender Base (2004) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2004 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a small SUV built in South Africa with prices starting at $39,950 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 60L fuel tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 1990mm (78.3 inches) in height, 3990mm (157.1 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2360mm (92.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1665kg (3670.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 235/85 R16 front tyres and 235/85 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2004 Land Rover Defender Base has a 229mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    45.52 - 54.05 kW/t
    45.52 kW/t
    108.77 kW/t
    Price
    $39,950 - $47,950
    $29,990
    $52,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,710 - 3,050 kg
    1,860 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    900 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    50 - 51°
    21.4°
    51°
    Departure Angle
    34.3 - 49°
    21.2°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    215 - 229 mm
    170 mm
    229 mm
    Payload Capacity
    735 - 1,073 kg
    735 kg
    1,073 kg

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    Dimensions

    3,990 mm
    1,790 mm
    1,990 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,990 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase2,360 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm
    Load Capacity1,045 mm

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    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 2498
    Compression Ratio: 19.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Td5
    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: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
    Maximum Power (kW): 90
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    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
    Speed Limited Manual Only: yes

    Dual Range Transmission

    4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Code: R380
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    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 Profile: 85
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Step

    Step Location: Side

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 56.5
    Cargo Volume (L): 1600
    Height (in): 47.4
    Height (mm): 1430
    Length (in): 45
    Length (mm): 1144
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
    Width (in): 56.3
    Width (mm): 1430

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 229
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Overall Height (in): 78.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1990
    Overall Length (in): 157.1
    Overall Length (mm): 3990
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wheelbase (in): 92.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2360

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 51
    Departure Angle: 49

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Material: Metal

    Cargo Doors

    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Single Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    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

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
    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): 2710
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5975
    Payload Allowance (kg): 735
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1620
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1665
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3671
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Seat Belts

    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: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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