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2003 Land Rover Discovery Brief Specifications

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NEW YORK, March 26 -- 2003 Land Rover Discovery Brief Specifications: 


    Construction

    * Separate steel body mounted to ladder frame at 14 rubber-insulated
      points.
    * Aluminum-alloy hood, quarter panels and rear door.
    * Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel roof and doors.
    * Nearly 700 vehicle modifications versus 2002 Discovery Series II.

    ENGINE
    Type:                     all-aluminum 90-degree OHV V8
    Displacement:             4.6-litres (278 cu. in./4554 cm3)
    Horsepower @ rpm:         217 hp @ 4,750 rpm
    Torque @ rpm:             300 lb-ft @ 2,600 rpm
    Fuel management:          Sequential multiport fuel injection.
    Fuel requirements:        Premium unleaded.
    Fuel tank capacity:       24.6 U.S. gallons (93 litres)
    Performance, 0-60 mph:    sub- 9.5 sec.

    DRIVETRAIN
    Drive system:             Permanent four-wheel drive.
    Traction control          Four-wheel Electronic Traction Control (4ETC).
    Transfer case:            Two-speed transfer gearbox.
    Transmission:             ZF (4HP24) four-speed electronically controlled
                              automatic with locking torque converter.
                              Sport/Normal modes in High Range.
                              Manual/Normal modes in Low Range.

    SUSPENSION
    Front suspension:         Solid axle with long-travel, single-rate coil
                              springs.
    Rear suspension:          Solid axle with long-travel, multi-rate coil
                              springs.

    STEERING
    Type:                     Power-assisted worm-and-roller.
    Turning circle:           39.0 ft. (11.9m)

    BRAKES
    * Power-assisted four-channel disc brakes.
    * Four-wheel, all-terrain Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
    * Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
    * Hill Descent Control (HDC).

    WHEELS & TIRES
    S MODELS
    * 16 x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
    * 255/65R16, H-speed-rated mud-and-snow (M+S) radial tires.

    SE MODELS
    * 18 x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
    * 255/55R18 H-speed-rated mud and snow (M+S) radial tires.

    HSE MODELS
    * 18 x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
    * 255/55R18 H-speed-rated mud and snow (M+S) radial tires.

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
    Overall length:           185.2 in. (4705 mm)
    Overall width:            74.4 in. (1890 mm)
    Overall height
     (less roof rails):       76.4 in. (1940 mm)
    Wheelbase:                100.0 in. (2540 mm)

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
    Seating capacity:         Five (seven optional)
    Head room, front/rear:    40.4/40.1 in. (1026/1019 mm)
    Leg room, front/rear:     42.3/37.3 in. (1074/947mm)
    Shoulder room,
     front/rear:              58.3/57.3 in. (1481/1455 mm)
    Usable luggage
     capacity:                rear seat up: 40.5 cu. ft. (1.15 m3)
                              rear seat folded: 63.3 cu. ft. (1.79 m3)

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
    Ground clearance
         Under differential:  8.2 in. (208 mm)
         Under frame:         10.0 in. (254 mm)
    Angle of approach:        31 degrees
    Angle of departure:       21 degrees (25 degrees with SLS in High Mode)
    Ramp breakover angle:     27 degrees (excluded angle)

    WEIGHTS & TOWING CAPACITY
    Curb weight:              4,576 lb. - 4,630 lb. (2075 kg - 2100 kg)
    Gross Vehicle
     Weight Rating:           6,064 lb. - 6,229 lb. (2750 kg - 2825 kg)
    Maximum trailer weights   On-road:                 Off-road:
    Trailers without brakes:  1,650 lb. (750 kg)       1,650 lb. (750 kg)
    Trailers with brakes
         High Range:          5,500 lb. (2495 kg)      2,200 lb. (1000 kg)
         Low Range:           7,700 lb. (3500 kg)      2,200 lb. (1000 kg)
    Maximum tongue weight:    550 lb. (250 kg)


Land Rover North America, Inc., established in 1986, imports and distributes 
Range Rover, Discovery and Freelander vehicles manufactured for sale in the 
U.S. by Land Rover Group in Solihull, England. 

Land Rover's worldwide operations are wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, 
Dearborn, Michigan. 

For information about the Land Rover Retailer nearest you, call 1-800-FINE-4WD or visit http://www.LandRover.com.

Vehicle specifications and features are subject to change. For the latest Land Rover pricing and product information, contact Land Rover North America Corporate Communications at (949) 341-6800