1996 US/Canada Discovery

In 1996, the Discovery comes in three basic models: SD, SE and SE7

Construction

14-guage boxed-steel ladder frame
Welded steel monocoque underbody mounted to chassis at 10 rubber-insulated points
Outer body panels are aluminum, except steel roof section

Engine

4.0 liter, 182 hp, 233 lb-ft torque MFI aluminum V-8 engine

Type: V8 OHV, cast aluminum alloy cylinder heads and block; dry steel cylinder liners
Displacement: 241 cu inches (3950cc)
Bore and Stroke: 3.7in x 2.8in (94mm x 77mm)
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Maximum Power: 182 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Maximum Torque: 233 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Fuel management: Multiport fuel injection
Fuel requirement: Unleaded - Premium

Transmission

Five-speed manual or ZF four-speed automatic


          Manual    Automatic
5th       0.732:1       -
4th       1.000:1   0.732:1
3rd       1.397:1   1.000:1
2nd       2.132:1   1.480:1
1st       3.321:1   2.480:1
Reverse   3.535:1   2.090:1

Clutch: 10.5 inch (267mm) push diaphragm spring

Drive Train

Permanent four-wheel drive with LT-230T two-speed transfer gearbox with manually locking center differential

Suspension

Front

Long-travel single rate coil springs
Dual-acting hydraulic dampers located by radius arms and Panhard rods
Sway bar

Rear

Long-travel progressive rate coil springs
Dual-acting hydraulic dampers located by trailing links and central A-frame system
Sway bar

Vertical Wheel Travel

8 inches front (203mm)
11 inches rear (279mm)

Axles

Front: Spiral bevel differential, enclosed constant-velocity joints, fully-floating hubs
Rear: Spiral bevel differential, fully floating hubs
Ratio: Front and Rear: 3.54:1

Brakes

Hydraulic, power actuated four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel, all-terrain anti-lock brakes (ABS) Front: Outboard discs with 4 piston calipers, dual hydraulic circuit with front-rear split
Rear: Outboard disc
HandBrake: Drum type operating on transferbox rear output shaft

Steering

Type: Power assisted worm and roller design
Ratio: 19.3:1 on center, 14.3:1 on full lock
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Turning circle: 39.4 ft (12m)
Steering Wheel Diameter: 12.1 in (386mm)

Tires

Michelin M_S radial or Goodyear Eagle GT+4 M+S radial
Full sized spare wheel and tire
Tire Size: 235/70R-16 H-speed rated
Wheels: 16 x 7 in aluminum alloy

Towing (all models)

Unbraked Trailer (On or Off Road): 1650lb (750 kg)
Trailer with Brakes:
- Off-Road: 2200lb (1000 kg)
- On-Road (low range): 7700lb (3500 kg)
- On-Road (high range): 5000lb (2275 kg)

Performance

Front Overhang: 18.2 in (462mm)
Rear Overhang: 29.2 in (742mm)
Angle of Approach: 38 degrees
Angle of Departure: 28 degrees
Maximum gradient: 45 degrees
Maximum Wading Depth: 19.7 in (500mm)

Weights

Curb Weight: 4465 lb. (2065 kg)
Gross Vehicle: 6019 lb. (2730kg)
Maximum permissible tongue weight: 330 lb. (150kg)

Vehicle Dimensions

Overall length: 178.7in/4539mm
Overall height: 77.4 (6ft. 5.4 in) (1966mm)
Overall Width: 70.6in/1793mm
Wheelbase: 100.0 in/2540mm
Track front and rear: 58.5 in/1486mm
Ground clearance under

Differential: 8.1 in (206mm)
Axle: 11.8 in (309mm)
Frame: 14.4in (365mm)

Loading Height: 29.0 in (739mm)
Rear Opening Width: 60.6 in (1539mm)
Rear Opening Height: 29.0 in (739mm)
Front Headroom: 37.4 in (950mm)
Front Hip room: 58.9 in (1496mm)
Front Legroom: 38.5 in (978mm)
Rear Headroom: 39.2 in (996mm)
Rear Hip room: 58.9 in (1496mm)
Rear Legroom (min): 36.3 in (892mm)

Capacities

Usable luggage capacity

rear seat in use: 45.8 cu. ft. (1.29m^3)
rear seat folded: 69.8 cu. ft. (1.96m^3)

Maximum roof rack load: 110 lb. (50 kg.)
Fuel Tank: 23.4 U.S. gallons/ 88.5 liters

Audio

Premium 90-watt factory installed audio system
Six acoustically tuned speakers, amplified sub woofer system
Binnacle-mounted audio controls for volume, station and track/disc selection

Safety and Security

Diver and passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Side door impact beams in the front and rear doors
Four-channel, four wheel all-terrain anti-lock disc brake system
Front and rear outboard one-piece, three point lap/shoulder belts
Head restraints integral front and rear (outboard position)
Center high-mount stop lamp
Vehicle security system with remote keyless entry
Roll-up rear load space cover
Child locks for rear doors, windows and sunroofs (if so equipped)
Locking fuel filler cover
Rear-view mirror with automatic dimmer

Comfort

The world's first sport utility side-to-side variable dual temperature settings and CFC-free air conditioning
Electronic cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
Tilt steering wheel
Reclining ergonomic designed front bucket seats

Convenience

Power windows with backlit controls and one-touch feature on front windows
Tilt steering wheel
Power-off delay logic for window and sunroof operation
Central locking doors and 5th rear door
Center console storage bin, full size dash glove box, front and cargo door map pockets and front-seat back storage pockets
Retractile dash-mounted cup holders
Split 60/40 folding rear seat
Dual electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
Full instrumentation, including tachometer
electric rear-window defroster
Variable-speed front wipers with intermittent feature
Rear-window washer and wiper
Quartz halogen headlamps with power wash
Integral Class III trailer tow hitch receiver
Front Spoiler

Discovery Trim Levels


                          SD     SE     SE7
5-Speed Manual            S      N/A     O
4-Speed Automatic         O      S       S
Cloth                     S      N/A    N/A
SD Leather +              O      N/A    N/A
SE Leather 7 Power Seats  N/A    S       S
Castor Wheels             S      O       O
Freestyle Wheels          O      S       S
Dual Sunroofs             N/A    S       S
Fog Lights                O      S       S
Rear Jump Seats           O      O       S
Rear A/C                  N/A    N/A     S*
Rear Step                 O      O       S
Six-Disc CD Changer       O      O       O

+ Available only one the automatic
* Not available in Canada
S = Standard
O = Optional
N/A = Not Available

Warranty

3 year/42,000 miles (70,000km in Canada) new vehicle limited warranty
6 year/unlimited mileage corrosion perforation limited warranty
Land Rover 24-Hour Road Recovery service

Service Interval

Every 7,500 miles

Upholstery

Bahama Beige Cloth
Bahama Beige Leather
Granite Grey Cloth
Granite Grey Leather

Colors

Portofino Red
Willow Green (Metallic)
Beluga Black (Clear Coat)
Altai Silver (Metallic)
Avalon Blue (Micatallic)
Epsom Green (Micatallic)
Alpine White