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Land Rover Defender L316 (1983–2001) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 1 1983 - 2019 L316 Off Road Vehicle
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Land Rover Defender L316 overview

The Land Rover Defender (L316) is the 1st generation of the Defender, built from 1983 to 2001. It is offered as an Off Road Vehicle with 10 engines (diesel, petrol), from 68 HP to 182 HP. The Octa 4.4 V8 P635 (635 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 s, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and is 5003 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Land Rover Defender have?

The Land Rover Defender (L316) has 68 HP to 182 HP, depending on the engine: 2.5 Diesel (68 HP), 2.5 Petrol (83 HP), 2.5 Petrol (84 HP), 2.5 Turbod (86 HP), 2.5 Tdi (107 HP), 2.5 Tdi (113 HP), 2.5 Td5 (122 HP), 3.5 Rover (134 HP), 3.5 Rover (136 HP), 4.0 Rover (182 HP).

What engines are available for the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is available with 10 engines: 2.5 Diesel (68 HP, diesel), 2.5 Petrol (83 HP, petrol), 2.5 Petrol (84 HP, petrol), 2.5 Turbod (86 HP, diesel), 2.5 Tdi (107 HP, diesel), 2.5 Tdi (113 HP, diesel), 2.5 Td5 (122 HP, diesel), 3.5 Rover (134 HP, petrol), 3.5 Rover (136 HP, petrol), 4.0 Rover (182 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is 5003 mm long, 1995 mm tall, with a 3023 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender Octa 4.4 V8 P635 (635 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 s and has a top speed of 250 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Land Rover Defender 110 L663
Year 2024–present
Platform JLR D7x
Variant Octa 4.4 V8 P635 (635 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic
Body type Off Road Vehicle
Engine type Mild Hybrid
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 635 HP
Power @ min rpm 5855 rpm
Power @ max rpm 7000 rpm
Torque 750 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1800 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 5855 rpm

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
0–100 km/h 4.0 s
0–62 mph 4.0 s
0–60 mph 3.8 s

Engine

Engine code S63
Displacement 4395 cc
Cylinders 8
Configuration V Engine
Bore 89.0 mm
Stroke 88.3 mm
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection
Aspiration 2 x Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain Valvetronic Double Vanos
Engine layout Front Longitudinal
Engine systems Start Stop Systemparticulate Filter

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Powertrain architecture Mhev Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Assist Hybrid Battery Assisted Hybrid Vehicles Bahv
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice And The Electric Motor Permanently Drive The Four Wheels Of The Car With The Ability To Work Only In Mixed Mode
Gearbox type Torque Converter
Gears 8
Gearbox code 8hp95
Gearbox manufacturer zf

Dimensions

Length 5003 mm
Height 1995 mm
Wheelbase 3023 mm
Front track 1773 mm
Rear track 1770 mm
Boot space 786 – 1875 L
Ground clearance 246 mm
Turning circle 13.1 m

Mass

Kerb weight 2510 kg
Max weight 3230 kg
Max load 720 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined (WLTP) 13.0 L/100km
CO₂ (WLTP) 294 g/km
Fuel tank 90.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Double Wishbone Air Suspension
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Suspension Air Suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 400 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 365 mm
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 275/60 R20; 275/50 R22
Wheel rims 20; 22
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 4 kg/Hp, 253 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 3.1 kg/Nm, 318.7 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 168 kg

Electric / hybrid

Electric motor power 27 HP
Electric motor torque 175 Nm

Other

Start Of Production 2024
Width Including Mirrors 2105
Width With Mirrors Folded 2064
Wading Depth 1000

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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