Base
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4
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Land Rover Defender Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. 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.
The 1996 Land Rover Defender Base has a 215mm ground clearance with a 4000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
39.34 - 48.4 kW/t
33.53 kW/t
80.14 kW/t
Price
$36,640 - $46,640
$18,620
$46,975
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
40,000 km
50,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,050 - 3,500 kg
2,285 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
4,000 kg
1,000 kg
4,000 kg
Approach Angle
50°
36.2°
50°
Departure Angle
34 - 35°
17°
35°
Ground Clearance Unladen
215 mm
150 mm
235 mm
Payload Capacity
1,335 - 1,578 kg
840 kg
1,578 kg
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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
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2495
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 90.5
Engine Stroke: 97
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 21.1
Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9.8
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 9.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 83
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 113
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 265
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 3.692
Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 1
Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 2.132
Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1.397
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.429
Transmission5th Gear Ratio: 0.77
Transmission Low High Ratio: 3.32
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 81.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2064
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2794
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 110
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1790
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4438
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1486
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1486
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 42
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 215
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.5
External Dimensions Maximum Body Length In: 2
External Dimensions Maximum Body Length Mm: 50
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 50
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 35
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Front Color: Black
Front Material: Metal
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Rear Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights Number Of: 1
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3781
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1715
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 4000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 8819
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3050
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6724
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2943
Payload Allowance Kg: 1335
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1200
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2646
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1850
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 4079
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Front Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 2
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