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1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Specs

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1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Specs

1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Performance Hide
3,950 cc 4 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 94 mm bore, 71 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
89 liter fuel tank
Power: 138 kW , 185 HP @ 4,750 rpm; 234 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm
1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
Center differential lock
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize alloy rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
Beam front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs
1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Black/grey medium body side molding
Front and rear integrated black bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,539, overall width (mm): 1,793, overall height (mm): 1,966, ground clearance (mm): 206, wheelbase (mm): 2,540, front track (mm): 1,486, rear track (mm): 1,486 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,009
Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint
Fixed rear window
Removable roof rails
Tinted glass
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,730, curb weight (kg) 2,025, front axle weight (kg) 1,100 and rear axle weight (kg) 1,649
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
1996 Discovery SD Sport Utility Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Telescopic antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Flexible cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions:
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 1,297, rear seat down (liters): 1,977, all seats in place (liters): 1,297 and all seats removed (liters): 1,977
Driver, passenger and rear cargo doors
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box , overhead full console with open storage box
Courtesy lights with four switches
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Lockable glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Illuminated entry system on interior
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 996, front hip room (mm): 1,496, rear hip room (mm): 1,496, front leg room (mm): 978 and rear leg room (mm): 922
Low fuel level warning
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with console mounted switches
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Seven speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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