Specs
Research 1997 Land Rover Defender specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
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 ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System |
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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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Spare Tire Size |
265/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
265/75R16 |
| Front Tire Size |
265/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Order Code |
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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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.09 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 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 |
