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| 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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