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    Land Rover Defender Base (1997) price & specs

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    2.5L Diesel2D Cab Chassis5 SP MANUAL4x4
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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
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,438 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height2,064 mm
    Wheelbase2,794 mm
    Turning Circle12,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,335 mm

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    Sales Data

    20243,209Total Sales
    20253,854Total Sales
    2026121YTD Sales

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    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4

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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

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    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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