Land Rover Discovery SE (1997) price & specs
Overview
The 1997 Land Rover Discovery SE 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 $46,100 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 SE comes standard with 235/70 R16 front tyres and 235/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| 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
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 4
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3950
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 94
Engine Stroke: 71
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.1
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 89
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 23.5
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
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
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 127
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 173
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 304
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4550
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 225
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
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: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 520
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 20.5
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 1290
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 45.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 69.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1970
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 75.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1928
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2540
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 100
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1793
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 178.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4524
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: 11900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 950
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 996
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1496
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 58.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1496
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1097
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 922
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.3
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 39
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 29
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 5
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround: yes
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
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: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4187
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1899
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: 2720
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5997
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
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 Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Overhead Location: Overhead
Console Overhead Storage: Open
Console Overhead Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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