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Land Rover Discovery S (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Land Rover Discovery S is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Discovery is regarded as a large SUV built in Great Britain with prices starting at $42,590 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Discovery is powered by a 4L 8-cylinder engine that has 127 kW of power (at 4550 rpm) and 304 Nm of torque (at 2600 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.
The Land Rover Discovery measures 1928mm (75.9 inches) in height, 4524mm (178.1 inches) in length, 1793mm (70.6 inches) in width with a 2540mm (100.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1899kg (4186.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Discovery S comes standard with 205/80 R16 front tyres and 205/80 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
43.57 - 70.53 kW/t
40 kW/t
75.02 kW/t
Boot Space
1,290 litres
832 litres
1,290 litres
Price
$39,990 - $66,300
$39,485
$114,220
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
3 years
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,720 kg
2,360 kg
3,660 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
4,000 kg
2,500 kg
4,000 kg
Approach Angle
39°
39°
44°
Departure Angle
29°
29°
31.8°
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Dimensions
4,524 mm
1,793 mm
1,928 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,524 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,793 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,928 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 821 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 94
Engine (cc): 3950
Compression Ratio: 8.1
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 71
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 23.5
Capacity (L): 89
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 173
Maximum Power (kW): 127
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 225
Maximum Torque (Nm): 304
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4550
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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 Profile: 80
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 20.5
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 520
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 69.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1970
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 45.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1290
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Front Track (in): 58.5
Front Track (mm): 1486
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
Overall Height (in): 75.9
Overall Height (mm): 1928
Overall Length (in): 178.1
Overall Length (mm): 4524
Overall Width (in): 70.6
Overall Width (mm): 1793
Rear Track (in): 58.5
Rear Track (mm): 1486
Wheelbase (in): 100
Wheelbase (mm): 2540
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Rear Headroom (in): 39.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 996
Front Hip Room (in): 58.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1496
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1496
Front Leg Room (in): 43.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1097
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 922
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 39
Departure Angle: 29
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Ashtray
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 5
Illuminated Entry System
Ignition Key Surround: yes
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
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): 2720
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5997
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1899
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4187
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
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
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Overhead Location: Overhead
Overhead Storage: Open
Overhead Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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