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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
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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 diaphram 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 beval 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 Hiproom: 58.9 in (1496mm)
Front Legroom: 38.5 in (978mm)
Rear Headroom: 39.2 in (996mm)
Rear Hiproom: 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 acousticaly tuned speakers, amplified subwoofer 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 loadspace 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 setttings 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-seatback storage pockets
- Retractible dash-mounted cup holders
- Split 60/40 folding rear seat
- Dual electrically adjustible and heated exterier mirrors
- Full instrumentation, including tachometer
- electric rear-window defroster
- Variable-speed front wipers with intermittant feature
- Rear-window washer and wiper
- Quartz hologen 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 Auotmatic 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
+ Availible only one the automatic
* Not availible in Canada
S = Standard
O = Optional
N/A = Not Availible
Warranty
- 3 year/42,000 miles (70,000km in Canada) new vehicle limited warranty
- 6 year/unlimited milage corrosion perforation limited warranty
- Land Rover 24-Hour Road Recovery service
Service Interval
Upholstry
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
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