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Land Rover Series III Specifications

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Land Rover Series III Specifications

Land Rover Series III was an important update before the Defender name was adopted.

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Vehicle specifications

Land Rover Series III

Key specifications

Transmission

4- to 8-speed manual or automatic depending on generation

Seating capacity

4 to 8 depending on model

Engine displacement

2.0 to 4.6 L

Fuel type

Petrol or diesel

Fuel tank

55–90 L

Cylinders

4, 6 or 8 cylinders

Drivetrain

Four-wheel drive

Generations and model years

Generation: Series I
Model years: 1948–1958
Notes: The first production Land Rover, with a practical body and work-oriented four-wheel drive.

Generation: Series II
Model years: 1958–1971

Detailed specifications

Engine and performance

Engine type: Petrol V8 or turbocharged diesel engines by generation
Displacement: 2.0 to 4.6 L
Cylinders: 4, 6 or 8 cylinders
Maximum power: Approximately 60–300 hp
Maximum torque: Approximately 130–600 Nm

These are reference specifications across different generations, trims and markets. A vehicle in Sudan may differ by model year, engine, trim and import market. Verify the individual vehicle using its VIN or original brochure.

Source: Official Land Rover vehicle range Official Defender family Official Discovery specifications Official wading depths by model

Notes

More comfort and capability with longer bodies and petrol/diesel engines.

Generation: Series III
Model years: 1971–1985
Notes: Cabin and transmission updates while solid axles and off-road capability continued.

Fuel

Petrol or diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission: 4- to 8-speed manual or automatic depending on generation
Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
Steering: Hydraulic assistance or none on earlier generations

Dimensions and capacity

Dimensions: 3,620–4,990 × 1,640–2,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,230–2,920 mm
Ground clearance: 200–290 mm
Fuel tank: 55–90 L

Suspension and brakes

Suspension: Solid axles or independent/air suspension by generation
Brakes: Discs or drums depending on generation

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