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Land Rover Defender Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1990–2007) — First Generation

The first-generation Land Rover Defender earned its reputation through sheer utility. Offered as three- and five-door SUVs, a cabriolet, and single- or double-cab pickups, it handled farm work, expeditions and everyday rough roads with the same willingness.

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Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Each Land Rover Defender engine was paired with a manual gearbox and all-wheel drive, a deliberately simple powertrain built for traction rather than speed. Gasoline units such as the 3.5 MT and 4.0 MT suit lighter, faster use, while diesels like the 2.5 MT in the single-cab pickup favour torque, economy and long working days.

SUV 3-doors — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV 3-doors Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³107 hp79 kW255 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2500 cm³84 hp62 kWNot providedManualAWD
3.5 MTGasoline3528 cm³134 hp99 kW253 N⋅mManualAWD
4.0 MTGasoline3974 cm³182 hp134 kW312 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³68 hp50 kW158 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³122 hp90 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2496 cm³113 hp83 kW265 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTGasoline2495 cm³83 hp61 kW181 N⋅mManualAWD

SUV 5-doors — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³68 hp50 kW158 N⋅mManualAWD
3.5 MTGasoline3528 cm³134 hp99 kW253 N⋅mManualAWD
3.5 MTGasoline3528 cm³136 hp100 kW253 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³122 hp90 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³107 hp79 kW255 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2496 cm³113 hp83 kW265 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2500 cm³86 hp63 kWNot providedManualAWD
2.5 MTGasoline2495 cm³83 hp61 kW181 N⋅mManualAWD

SUV cabriolet — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV cabriolet Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³68 hp50 kW158 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³122 hp90 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD

Pickup double-cab — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Pickup double-cab Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTDiesel2496 cm³113 hp83 kW265 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³122 hp90 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD

Pickup single-cab — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Pickup single-cab Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTDiesel2495 cm³122 hp90 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD

Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 3-doors — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1695 kg2400 kg190 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
3.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1627 kg2400 kg190 mm
4.0 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1656 kg2400 kg190 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1870 kg2550 kg210 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1695 kg2550 kg190 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1636 kg2400 kg190 mm

SUV 5-doors — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm1828 kg3050 kg190 mm
3.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm1806 kg3050 kg190 mm
3.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm2055 kg2950 kg210 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm1872 kg3050 kg190 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm2055 kg2850 kg190 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mmNot providedNot provided190 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm1805 kg3050 kg190 mm

SUV cabriolet — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV cabriolet Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1780 kg2400 kg190 mm
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm1747 kg2400 kg210 mm

Pickup double-cab — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

Pickup double-cab Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm1980 kg3500 kg190 mm
2.5 MT4438 mm1790 mm2035 mm2794 mm2055 kg2950 kg210 mm

Pickup single-cab — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

Pickup single-cab Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT3883 mm1790 mm1972 mm2360 mm3050 kg210 mm

Land Rover Defender Trims and Equipment

Land Rover Defender trim levels follow the vehicle's working character, so equipment packages are tied to a specific body and engine rather than offered across the whole range. The diesel 2.5 MT single-cab pickup, for example, comes as Standart 2 Seats, a straightforward two-seat cab layout that prioritises payload and durability over comfort features.

Land Rover Defender Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
2.5 MTSUV 3-doorsStandart 9 Seats
2.5 MTSUV 3-doorsStandart 6 Seats
2.5 MTSUV 3-doorsStandart 5 Seats
2.5 MTSUV 3-doorsStandart 9 Seats
2.5 MTSUV 5-doorsStandart 9 Seats
2.5 MTSUV cabrioletStandart 9 Seats
2.5 MTSUV cabrioletStandart 9 Seats
2.5 MTPickup single-cabStandart 2 Seats