LAND ROVER
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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Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 2.5 | 5 | 83 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.5 | 5 | 84 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.5 D | 5 | 68 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 2.5 TD | 5 | 86 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 2.5 TD5 | 5 | 122 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 2.5 TDi | 5 | 107 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 2.5 TDi | 5 | 113 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 3.5 V8 | 5 | 134 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 3.5 V8 | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 4.0 i V8 | 4 | 182 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
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 2.5 (83 Hp) reaches a top speed of 115 km/h and is 3722 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 3722 mm long, 1790 mm wide, 2000 mm tall, with a 2360 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Land Rover Defender 90 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1985–1997 |
| Platform | Land Rover Defender |
| Variant | 2.5 (83 Hp) |
| Body type | Off Road Vehicle |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 83 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 181 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2000 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 115 km/h |
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Engine
| Engine code | 17H |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2495 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 90.5 mm |
| Stroke | 97.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | lt77 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | Land Rover |
Dimensions
| Length | 3722 mm |
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| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2360 mm |
| Front track | 1486 mm |
| Rear track | 1486 mm |
| Boot space | 1600 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1636 kg |
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| Max weight | 2400 kg |
| Max load | 764 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 14.8 L/100km |
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| Fuel tank | 55.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Rigid Axle Suspension |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Rigid Axle Suspension |
| Front brakes | disc |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Tire size | 205/80 R16 S |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 19.7 kg/Hp, 50.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque | 9 kg/Nm, 110.6 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1985 |
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| End Of Production | 1997 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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