1990-2016 Defender OverviewLand Rover Defender Overview (1990 - 2016)
1990 - 2016
Tech Specs Summary
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- 80 - 82 mph
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- 14.8 - 19.5 seconds
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- 111 - 120 hp
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- 19.4 - 23.5 mpg
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- 3,737 - 4,667 lbs
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- 20.8 - 65.3 ft3
This generation of the Land Rover Defender was produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover between 1990 - 2016. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV and came in 2 body styles, for example the Defender 90 Td4 Hard Top and Defender 110 Td4 Pick Up. There are two power levels available, ranging from a 111 hp 2.4 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 120 hp 2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo diesel engine. It has solid axle front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Defender is the Land Rover Defender 90 Tdi Soft Top which scores 1.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 111 hp and a power/weight ratio of 33.66 lb/hp it has a top speed of 80 mph and gets to 62 mph in 18.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Land Rover Defender 90 Td5 Station Wagon is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 572 miles and can store 20.8-65.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 7,716 lbs.