Technical Specifications 1948 - 1983

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Land-Rover Series l (80in model) Produced 1948 to 1951
Engine: 4-cyl, 69.5 x 105mm, 1,595cc, CR 6.8:1, Solex Carb. 50bhp (net) at 4,000rpm. Maximum torque 80lb ft at 2,000rpm.
Transmission: Permanent four-wheel-drive with free-wheel in front drive. Front and rear differentials. High and low range of gears. Axle ratios 4.7:1. High range step down ratio 1.148:1: overall gear ratio 5.396, 8.039, 11.023, 16.165, reverse 13.743:1. low range step-down ratio 2.89: overall ratios 13.578, 20.229, 27.738, 40.676 reverse 34.581:1. Synchromesh on top and third gears.
Suspension and Brakes: Live front axle, half elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, live rear axle, half elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers. Worm and nut steering 10 by 1 and a half inch front and rear drum brakes. 6.0 -16in or 7.00 - 16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 6ft 8in (80in); front and rear tracks 4ft 2in, Length 11ft 6in; width 5ft 1in, height (hood up) 5ft 10.5in. Unladen weight 2,594lb Max payload 1,000lb.

Land Rover Series 1 (80 in model) - produced 1952 to 1954
Specification as for original 80in model except for:
Engine: 77.8 x 105mm, 1,997cc CR 6.8:1. 52bhp (net) at 4,000rpm.
Maximum torque 1011b ft at 1,500rpm.
Transmission: (Introduced in 1950.) Optional four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. No freewheel.
Dimensions: Height (hood up) 6ft 1.5in. Unladen weight 2,604lb.

Land-Rover Series 1 (86in model) - produced 1954 to 1956
Specification as for previous 80in model except for:
Dimensions: Wheelbase 7ft 2in (86in). Length 11ft 8.7in; width 5ft 2.6in; height (hood up) 6ft 4in. Unladen weight 2,702lb.

Land-Rover Series 1 (107in model) - produced 1954 to 1958
Specification as for previous 80in model except for:
Dimensions: Wheelbase 8ft 11in (107in). Length 14ft 5.5in; width 5ft 2.6in; height (hood up) 6ft 11.5in. Unladen weight 3,031lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 4.151lb.

Land-Rover Series 1 (88in model) - produced 1956 to 1958
Specification as for final 80in model except for:
Dimensions: Wheelbase 7ft 4in (88in). 11ft 8.75in; width 5ft 2.6in; height (hood up) 6ft 4in. Unladen weight from 2,740lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 4,190lb.

Land-Rover Series 1 (109in model) - produced 1956 to1958
Specification as for final 80in model except for:
Dimensions: Wheelbase 9ft 1in (109in). length 14ft 5.5in; width 5ft 2.6in; height (hood up) 6ft 11.5in. Unladen weight 3,080lb.Max allowable vehicle weight 5.185lb.

Alternative diesel Engine 2,052cc - produced 1957 to1958
Engine: 85.7 x88.9mm, 2,052cc, CR 22.5:1, CAV fuel injection. 51bhp (net) at 3,500 rpm. Maximum torque 87lb ft at 2,000 rpm
Dimensions: Extra weight 195lb. Extra max. payload 117lb.

Land-Rover Series ll (88in model) - produced 1958 to 1961
Engine: 4-cyl, 90.47 x 88.9mm 2,286cc, CR 7.0:1, solex carb. 70bhp (net) at 4,250rpm. Maximum torque 124lb ft at 2,500rpm. Transmission: Optional four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. Front and rear differentials. High and low range of gears. Axle ratios 4.7:1. High range step down ratio 1.148:1; overall gear ratios 5.396, 7.435, 11.026, 16.171, reverse 13.745:1. 15.1mph/1,000rpm in top gear. Low range step down ratio 2.888:1; overall ratios 13.578, 18.707, 27.742, 40.688, reverse 34.585:1. 7.3mph/1,000rpm in top gear. Synchromesh on top and 3rd gears.
Suspension and brakes: Live front axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers; live rear axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers.
Recirculating ball steering. 10 x 1 1/2 front and rear drum brakes. 6.00-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 7ft 4in (88in); front and rear tracks 4ft 3.5in. Length 11ft 10.4in; width 5ft 4in; height(max) 6ft 5.5in. Unladen weight from 2,900lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 4,453lb.

Land-Rover Series ll (109in model) - produced 1958 to 1961
Specification as for 88in model except for:
Suspension and Brakes: 11 x 2 1/4 front and rear brakes, 7.50-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 9ft 1in (109in). Length 14ft 7in; height (max) 6ft 9in. Unladen weight from 3,294lb. Max, allowable vehicle weight 5,905lb.

Alternative diesel Engine 2,052cc - produced 1958 to1961
Engine : 85.7 x 88.9mm, 2,052cc CR 22.5:1, CAV fuel injection. 51bhp (net) at 3,500rpm. Maximum torque 87lb ft at 2,000rpm.
Dimensions: Extra weight 195lb. Extra max. payload 117lb.

Land-Rover Series ll A (88in model) - produced 1961 to 1971
Specification as for series ll 88in model except for:
Dimensions: Unladen weight, from 2,953lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 4,453lb.

Land-Rover series llA (109in model) - produced 1961 to 1971
Specification as for series ll 109in model except for:
Dimensions: Unladen weight from 3,301lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 5,905lb.

Alternative Series ll A diesel Engine, 2,286cc - produced 1961 to 1971
Engine: 90.47 x 88.9mm, 2,286cc, CR 23.0:1 CAV fuel injection. 62bhp at 4,000rpm. Maximum torque 103lb ft at 1,800rpm. Dimensions: Extra weight 144lb. Extra max. payload 168lb.

Land-Rover Series llA (109in 6cyl model) - produced 1967 to 1971
Specification as for normal series lll / series llA 109in petrol model except for:
Engine: 6cyl, 77.8 x 92.1mm, 2,625cc, CR 7.8:1, SU carb. 83bhp (net) at 4,500rpm. Maximum torque 128lb ft at 1,500rpm.
Transmission: High range step down ratio 1.148:1; overall gear ratios 5.396, 8.09, 11.98, 19.43, reverse 16.30:1. 16.5mph/1,000rpm in top gear. Low range step down ratio 2.35:1, overall ratios 11.04, 16.57, 24.51, 39.74, reverse 33.34:1. 8.0mph/1,000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: Front brakes 11 x 3in drums.
Dimensions:Unladen weight from 3,459lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 5,905lb.

Land-Rover Series ll A (109in '1 ton' model) - produced 1968 to1971
Specification as for normal series ll A 109in model except for :
Transmission: High range step down ratio 1.53: 1; overall gear ratios 7.19, 10.80, 15.96, 25.90, reverse 21.7:1. 13.3mph/1,000rpm in top gear. Low range step-down ratio 3.27:1; overall ratios 15.40, 23.10, 34.10, 55.3, reverse 46.4:1. 6.25mph/1,000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: 9.00-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Unladen weight from 3,886lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 6,750lb.

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'Half-ton' Military Land-Rover (88in model) - produced 1968 to date
Specification as for appropriately engined (four-cylinder, petrol or diesel). Series ll A or series lll civil Land-Rovers except for:
Dimensions: Length 12ft 0in; width 5ft 0in; height 6ft 5in. Unladen weight (petrol Engine) 3,210lb; in stripped-out form for air transportation,2,660lb. Max allowable vehicle weight 4,450lb.

Land-Rover series lll (88 model) - produced 1971 to 1983
Engine: 4-cyl, 90.47 x 88.9mm, 2,286cc, CR8.0:1, Zenith carb. 70bhp (DIN) at 4,000rpm. Maximum torque 120lb ft at 1,500rpm.
Transmission: Optional four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. Front and rear differentials. High and low range of gears. Axle ratios 4.7:1. High range step-down ratios 1.148:1. All synchromesh gearbox, overall gear ratios 5,396, 8.05, 12.00, 19.88, reverse 21.66:1. 15.1 mph/1.000rpm in top gear. Low range step down ratio 2.35:1; overall ratios 11.10, 16.50, 24.60, 40.70, reverse 44.230:1. 4.7mph/1.000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: Live front axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, live rear axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers. Recirculating ball steering 10x1and half inch front and rear drum brakes. 6.00-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 7ft 4in (88in); front and rear tracks 4ft 3,5in. Length 11ft 10.6in; width 5ft 6in; height (max) 6ft 5in. Unladen weight from 2.953lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 4.453lb.

Land Rover Series lll (109in model) - produced 1971 to 1983
Specification as for 88in model except for;
Transmission: 16.5mph/1.000rpm in high range; 8.0mph/1.000rpm in low range.
Suspension and Brakes: 11 x 2.25in front and rear drum brakes. 7.50-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 9ft 1in (109in); front and rear tracks. 4ft 4.5in. Length 14ft 7in; height (max) 6ft 7in. Unladen weight from 3.301lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 5.905lb.

Land Rover Series lll (109in, 6cyl model) - produced 1971 to 1983
Specification as for normal Series lll 109in model except for;
Engine: 6-cyl, 77.8 x 92.1mm, 2.625cc, CR 7.8:1, Zenith-Stromberg carb, 88bhp (DIN) at 4.500rpm. Maximum torque 132lb ft at 1.500rpm.
Dimensions: Unladen weight form 3.459lb. Max allowable vehicle weight 5.905lb.

Alternative Series lll diesel Engine, 2.286cc - produced 1971 to 1983
Engine: 90.47 x 88.9mm, 2.286cc; CR 23.0:1, CAV fuel injection. 62bhp (DIN) at 4.000rpm, Maximum torque 103lb ft at 1.800rpm.
Dimensions: Extra weight 144lb. Extra allowed max. vehicle weight 312lb.

Land Rover Series lll (109in '1 ton' model) - produced 1971 to 1983
Specification as for normal Series lll 109in model except for;
Transmission: High range step-down ratio 1.53:1; overall gear ratio 7.19, 10.80, 15.96, 26.46, reverse 28.91:1. 13.3mph/1.000rpm in top gear. Low range step-down ratio 3.27:1 overall ratios. 15.40, 23.10, 34.10, 56.56, reverse 61.78:1. 6.25mph/1.000rpm in top gear. 9.00-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Unladen weight from 3.886lb Max allowable vehicle weight 6.750lb.

Land Rover Forward-Control (109in) - produced 1962 to 1966
Engine 4-cyl, 90.47 x 88.9mm, 2.286cc CR 7.0:1 Solex carb. 67bhp (net) at 4.000rpm/ Maximum torque 116lb ft at 1.500rpm.
Transmission: Optional four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. Front and rear differentials, High and low range of gears. Axle ratios 4.7:1 High range step-down ratio 1.54:1 overall gear ratios 7.9, 10.86, 15.96, 25.90, reverse 21.7:1 13.3mph/1.000rpm in top gear. Low range step-down ratio 2.92:1 overall ratios, 13.72, 20,7, 30.5, 49.4, reverse 41.4:1 7.0mph/1.000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: Live front axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers; live rear axle, ha;half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers. Re-circulating ball steering 11 x 3in front and 11 x 2.25in rear drum brakes, with servo assistance. 9.00-16in tyres.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 9ft 1in (109in) front and rear tracks 4ft 5.5in Length 16ft 1in, width 6ft 3.5in height (max) 8ft 6in. Unladen weight from 4.200lb. Max allowable vehicle weight 8.000lb.

Range Rover -produced 1970 to 1983
Engine: V8-cyl, 88.9 x 71.1mm, 3.528cc, CR 8.5:1 2 Zenith-Stromberg CD2 carbs. 135bhp (DIN) at 4.750rpm, Maximum torque 205lb ft at 3.000rpm.
Transmission: Permanent four-wheel drive, three differentials, high and low range of gears. Axle ratios 3.54:1. High range step-down ratio 1.174:1; all synchromesh gearbox; overall ratios, 4.16, 6.25, 10.17, 16.91, reverse 15.23:1. 20mph/1,000rpm in top gear. Low range step-down ratio 3.321:1 overall ratios 11.76, 17.69, 28.78, 47.84, reverse 43.07:1 7.07mph/1.000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: Live front axle, coil springs, radius arms, Panhard rod, telescopic dampers; live rear axle, coil springs , radius arms, A-bracket, telescopic dampers, self-leveling strut. Recirculating ball steering/ 11.8in front disk brakes. 11.4in rear disk brakes. 205-16in tyres on 6.0in rims.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 8ft 4in; front track 4ft 10.5in; rear track 4ft 10.5in. Length 14ft 8in; width 5ft 10in. Unladen weight (approx) 3.880lb.
Power assisted steering became optional in January 1973 (at Chassis No. 5287).
From Autumn 1976 the high range step-down ratio became 1.116:1, and overall gear ratios became 3.95, 5.85, 9.80, 16.07, reverse 14.48:1. Low range was not affected, 21.1mph/1.000rpm in top gear.
Fairey overdrive became optional in 1978, with step-up ratio of 0.782, operating on all forward gears. O/d top gear (high range) is 3.09:1, 27.02mph/1.000rpm in o/d top gear.

101in Forward-Control Military Land-Rover - produced 1975 to 1978
Engine: V-8 cyl, 88.9 x 71.1mm, 3.528cc, CR 8.5:1, 2 Zenith-Stromberg carbs, 135bhp (DIN) at 4.750rpm. Maximum torque 205lb ft at 3.000rpm.
Transmission: Permanent four-wheel drive, three differentials, high and low range of gears. Axle ratios 5.57:1. High range step-down ratio 1.174:1; overall gear ratios 6.54, 9.84, 16.01, 26.55, reverse 23.97:1. Low range step-down ratio 3.321:1; overall ratios 18.50, 27.84, 45.29, 75.11, reverse 67.80:1.
Suspension and Brakes: Live front axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, live rear axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers Recirculating ball steering. Drum brakes at front and rear, servo assisted, 9.00-15in tyres on 6.5in rims.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 8ft 5in; front track 5ft 0in; rear track 5ft 1in. Length 13ft 6.5in width 6ft 0.5in; height 7ft 4in. Unladen weight (approx) 4.040lb. Max payload 2.204lb.

109in V8-Engined Land Rover - introduced 1979
Engine: V8-cyl, 88.9 x 71.1mm, 3.528cc, CR 8.1:1, 2 Zenith-Stromberg carbs, 91bhp (DIN) at 3.500rpm. Maximum torque 166lb ft at 2.000rpm.
Transmission: Permanent four-wheel drive, three differentials, high and low range of gears. Axle ratios 3.54:1 High range step-down ratio 1.336:1; overall gear ratios 4.73, 7.12, 11.57, 19.24, reverse 17.33:1. 18.82mph/1.000rpm in top gear. Low range step-down ratio 3.321:1; overall ratios 11.75, 17.68, 28.76, 47.81, reverse 43.05:1. 7.56mph/1.000rpm in top gear.
Suspension and Brakes: live front axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers; live rear axle half-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers. Recirculating ball steering. 11 x 2.25in rear drum brakes, with servo-assistance.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 9ft 1in (109in); front and rear tracks 4ft 4.5in. Length 14ft 9in; height (max) 6ft 7in; width 5ft 6in. Unladen weight from 3.396lb. Max. allowable vehicle weight 5.976lb.

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