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1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Specs

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1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Specs

1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Performance Hide
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3,950 cc 4 liters 8 V 0° 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
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 15.7
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 59 liter fuel tank
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Power: 136 kW , 182 HP @ 4,750 rpm; 233 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm
1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
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3.54:1 axle ratio
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Center differential lock
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Fullsize alloy rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
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Beam front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs
1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Exterior Hide
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Front and rear integrated black bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0
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Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 3,990, overall width (mm): 1,791, overall height (mm): 2,037, ground clearance (mm): 229, wheelbase (mm): 2,360, front track (mm): 1,486, rear track (mm): 1,486 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,192
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Conventional lens conventional bulb single headlights
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Gloss multi-coat paint
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Fixed rear window
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Trailer towing preparation
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,722, curb weight (kg) 1,775, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0, front axle weight (kg) 1,225, rear axle weight (kg) 1,497, max legal load (kg) 0, max roof rack load (kg) 0 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 159
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and fixed intermittent wipe
1997 Defender Base Hard Top Sport Utility Interior Hide
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Telescopic antenna
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Front ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection: concealable
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Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 1,194, front width (mm): 0 and width between arches (mm): 925
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Rear cargo doors
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Analog clock
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Dashboard partial console with open storage box , floor partial console with covered storage box
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Front seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment and plastic/rubber in load area
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Plastic/rubber floor mats
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Bucket seat , bucket seat
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3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Head restraints on front seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,448, rear headroom (mm): 0, front hip room (mm): 1,400, rear hip room (mm): 0, front leg room (mm): 0, rear leg room (mm): 0, front shoulder room (mm): 0, rear shoulder room (mm): 0 and interior volume (liters): 0
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Low fuel level warning
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Power steering
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Bench fixed four rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Seating: six seats
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Four speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Ventilation system with three fan speeds
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