Land Rover Defender ›› 1997 ›› 1997 Land Rover Defender Specs

2dr Convertible Soft-Top 2dr Station Wagon Hard-Top

2dr Convertible Soft-Top

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)	11.75 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)	11.42 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)	- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)	57.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)	36.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)	55.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)	- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)	- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	- TBD -

Engine

Displacement	4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	182 @ 4750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	233 @ 3000
Engine Order Code
Engine Type	Gas V8
Fuel System	SMPI

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)	58.5
Track Width, Front (in)	58.5
Height, Overall (in)	80.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)	70.5
Length, Overall (in)	157.1
Wheelbase (in)	92.9
Liftover Height (in)	- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)	34.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in)	51.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)	9.0

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)	- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)	- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)	57.0
Second Hip Room (in)	- TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)	- TBD -
Passenger Capacity	4
Passenger Volume (ft³)	- TBD -
Second Shoulder Room (in)	- TBD -
Front Hip Room (in)	55.1
Second Head Room (in)	- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)	14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)	15

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.75
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)	- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	19.3
Steering Type	Pwr Worm & Roller
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)	40.0

Summary

Vehicle Name	Land Rover Defender 90
Vehicle Name	Land Rover Defender 90
Body Style	2 Door Soft Top

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front	Solid Axle w/
Suspension Type - Rear	Solid Axle w/
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Panhard Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Trailing Links
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)	- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)	- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Size	265/75R16
Rear Tire Size	265/75R16
Front Tire Size	265/75R16
Rear Tire Order Code
Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)	1650
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)	165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)	3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)	350

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.48
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.48
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type	4
Trans Order Code
Drivetrain	Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	3.32
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.54
Clutch Size (in)
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.09
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.73

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Special Purpose

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3560

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)	16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)	16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in)	16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum