LAND ROVER
Land Rover Discovery L318 (1989–1998) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1989 - 1998
L318
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Quick Specs
Fuel
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Combined
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Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 2.0i 4WD Automatic | 5 | 134 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.5 TDi (5 dr) | 5 | 113 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 3.5 i V8 (5 dr) | 5 | 155 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 3.5 i V8 (5 dr) | 5 | 166 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 3.9i V8 Automatic | 5 | 182 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Land Rover Discovery L318 overview
The Land Rover Discovery (L318) is the 1st generation of the Discovery, built from 1989 to 1998. It is offered as a SUV with 5 engines (petrol, diesel), from 111 HP to 182 HP. The 3.9i V8 (182 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s, reaches a top speed of 170 km/h and is 4524 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Land Rover Discovery have?
The Land Rover Discovery (L318) has 111 HP to 182 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 Rover (111 HP), 2.5 Tdi (113 HP), 3.5 Rover (155 HP), 3.5 Rover (166 HP), 3.9 Rover (182 HP).
What engines are available for the Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery is available with 5 engines: 2.0 Rover (111 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (113 HP, diesel), 3.5 Rover (155 HP, petrol), 3.5 Rover (166 HP, petrol), 3.9 Rover (182 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery is 4524 mm long, 1810 mm wide, 1960 mm tall, with a 2540 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 (182 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s and has a top speed of 170 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Land Rover Discovery I |
|---|---|
| Year | 1994–1998 |
| Platform | Land Rover Discovery |
| Variant | 3.9i V8 (182 Hp) |
| Body type | suv |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 182 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4750 rpm |
| Torque | 312 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3100 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s |
| 0–62 mph | 11.5 s |
Engine
| Engine code | Rover V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3947 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 94.0 mm |
| Stroke | 71.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 6.1 L |
| Coolant | 11.3 L |
| 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 | 4524 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1810 mm |
| Height | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm |
| Front track | 1486 mm |
| Rear track | 1486 mm |
| Boot space | 1290 – 1970 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 2020 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2720 kg |
| Max load | 700 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 14.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 89.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Rigid Axle Suspension |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Rigid Axle Suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/80 R16 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 11.1 kg/Hp, 90.1 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.5 kg/Nm, 154.5 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1994 |
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| End Of Production | 1998 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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