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 |