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Land Rover Defender 130 2.5 TD5 (122 Hp)
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Land Rover Defender:
The Land Rover Defender is a series of British off-road cars and pickup trucks. They have four-wheel drive, and were developed in the 1980s from the Land Rover series which was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948. Following the 1989 introduction of the Land Rover Discovery, "Land Rover" became the name of a broader marque, no longer the name of a specific model; thus, in 1990, Land Rover renamed them Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130 respectively....(Read more on Wikipedia)
130 Overview:
Land Rover Defender (130). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2117 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19.5 s). The top speed reaches 129 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 TD5 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The TD5 offers a noticeable improvement in power and refinement over the TDi, providing better on-road manners and slightly quicker acceleration while retaining excellent off-road torque and durability.
Fuel Economy
With a stated 10.7 l/100 km, the TD5 offers reasonable fuel economy for a vehicle of its size and capability, representing a slight improvement in efficiency over its predecessor.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled off-road capability
- • Exceptional durability and reliability
- • High payload and towing capacity
- • Simple, repairable mechanics
- • Iconic design and strong community support
Cons:
- • Poor on-road comfort and refinement
- • Limited top speed and acceleration
- • Basic interior features
- • High fuel consumption for daily driving
- • Lack of modern safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(90: 1998 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Defender |
| Generation: | 130 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TD5 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 1950 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2495 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 129 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.4 kg/Hp, 57.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2117 |
| Max. weight: | 3500 |
| Max load: | 1383 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5063 mm mm [1183mm more] |
| Width: | 1790 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 2035 mm mm [24mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3226 mm mm [866mm more] |
| Front track: | 1511 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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