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2003 Land Rover Discovery - Specs

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Discovery - Engine Specs
Discovery - Drivetrain Specs
Discovery - Suspension Specs
Discovery - Exterior Dimensions
Discovery - Interior Dimensions
Discovery - Weights and Towing


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 2003 Land Rover Discovey
Type All-aluminum 90-degree OHV V8
Displacement 4.6-litres (278 cu. in./4554 cm3)
Bore x Stroke 94.02mm x 82.0mm
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 9.5 sec
EPA 12/16 mpg City/Highway
Meets ULEV standards

Drivetrain 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Drive system
Permanent four-wheel drive
Traction control
Four-wheel Electronic Traction Control (4ETC)
Transfer case
Two-speed transfer gearbox
Output Ratio High
1.211
Low
3.269
Transmission
ZF (4HP24) four-speed electronically controlled automatic with locking torque converter. Sport/Normal modes in High Range. Manual/Normal modes in Low Range.
Gear Ratios
     1st
2.48
     2nd
1.48
     3rd
1.00
     4th
0.73
   Reverse
2.09
Crawl Ratio
28.7:1

Suspension & Steering 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Suspension Front Solid axle with long-travel, single-rate coil springs
Rear Solid axle with long-travel, multi-rate coil springs
Steering Type Power-assisted worm-and-roller
Turning Circle (ft.) 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 and Tires 2003 Land Rover Discovery
S Model
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 radial tires
HSE Models
18 x 8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
255/55R18 H-speed-rated mud and snow radial tires

Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Wheelbase 100.0 in. (2540 mm)
Overall length 185.2 in. (4705 mm)
Overall width 74.4 in. (1890 mm)
Overall height (less roof rails) 76.4 in. (1940 mm)
Ground clearance Under differential 8.2 in. (208 mm)
Under frame 10.0 in. (254 mm)
Angle of approach 31°
Angle of departure 21° (25° with SLS in High Mode)
Ramp breakover angle 27° (excluded angle)

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Seating Capacity
Five (seven optional)
Head room
40.4 (1026 mm)
40.1 in.(1019 mm)
Legroom
42.3 (1481 mm)
37.3 (1455 mm)
Shoulder Room
58.3 (1481 mm)
57.3 (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)

Weights and Towing Capacities
2003 Land Rover Discovery
Curb weight 4,576 lb. - 4,908 lb. (2075 kg - 2226 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)

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