Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery is a road vehicle from Land Rover.

In 1989 Land Rover Discovery from the first. He should close the gap that existed in the mid-price segment between the rustic Defender and the luxurious Range Rover. Over the years, the Discovery, among others, ABS, airbags, automatic transmission, air springs at the rear and various electronic driving aids were fitted, so the price rose considerably for this model.

• 4.1 Specifications

Discovery Series I (1989-1998)

Land Rover Discovery (1989-1998)

In 1986, Land Rover decided to offer a relatively inexpensive model between Defender and Range Rover and began the development of a car in the price range between 35,000 DM and 50,000 DM Japanese SUV manufacturers entering the European market and made a rapid action is required. In just three years, Mike Donovan and his team developed the Discovery, which came in October 1989 with a price of 45,350 DM to market.

By the end of 1997 353.843 Discovery of the first series have been sold. The Discovery was at this time the best-selling Land Rover and exceeded the Defender. However, the Discovery was also directed to a different audience, since he united good road and off-road capabilities.

Body and chassis were based at the former Range Rover with 2.54 m (100 inches) wheelbase. Part of the success of the Discovery owed ​​its new diesel engine ( Tdi ), who made ​​83 kW (113 hp) at 4000 rpm. The engine capacity of 2496 cc corresponded to the diesel engine used previously. On the basis of the old engine block together with the Austrian manufacturer AVL List, a new engine had been developed. In various markets was also a 3.5 -liter V8 with 113 kW ( 155 hp) and later with 3.9 -liter V8 134 kW ( 184 hp ) in the offer. Over time, the Tdi was further developed and the 200 replaced the 300 Tdi. The electronic control units of the engines were refined and increased its torque.

When Honda Crossroad I of Discovery was offered with the 3.9 L V8 engine from mid 1993 until the autumn of 1998 in Asia.

Discovery Series II (1998-2004)

Land Rover Discovery (1998-2002)

The presented in November 1998 Discovery Series II was of a light alloy 4.0-liter V8 with 136 kW ( 185 hp ) or a 2.5 -liter Td5 diesel engine with 102 kW ( 139 hp), both had a standard all-wheel drive. From the spring of 2003 there was not a 4.6-liter V8 engine with 162 kW ( 220 hp ), but on the German market.

For an additional charge of DM 4000 then there was a four-speed automatic transmission. An anti -lock braking system (ABS), with a then-new braking system was fitted as standard. Another technical feature was the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE). It suppresses body roll for a safer driving experience, the risk of tipping at an abrupt evasive maneuvers will be banned. There was also the so-called self -leveling suspension ( SLS), an assistant system that accomplished feature automatic leveling on the rear axle. The Traction Control Electronic Traction Control (ETC) made ​​sure that when slip occurs on a wheel, the driving force is transmitted to the wheels, find the grip. In the length of the second Discovery grew by 6.5 cm. However, the wheelbase remained the same. Optionally, there was a third row of seats, so that seven seats were available. These had either a standard cloth upholstery or optional leather interior. From 2000, a Harman Kardon audio system was standard.

Facelift

The end of 2002 the Discovery of a comprehensive facelift was subjected. There were some innovations, such as the headlights, which were given a longer range. Leather seats, automatic climate control or power adjustable front seats, there was an extra charge. A goal that Land Rover pursued with the revised Discovery, the sales boost was because they were fallen by 63 percent since the previous model. The engines were developed by Land Rover itself 2.5-liter direct-injection diesel engine with pump-nozzle technology with an output of 101 kW ( 137 hp). The 4.0-liter V8 made ​​138 kW ( 188 hp).

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Discovery 3 (2004-2009)

Land Rover Discovery (2004-2009)

For the discovery of the third generation there was from the start of production took place in July 2004 a 140 kW (190 hp) 2.7 - liter, six- cylinder common rail diesel engine ( TDV6 ) and a 4.4-liter V8 with 220 kW ( 299 hp). The diesel engine is from Ford and the gasoline engine made ​​by Jaguar. For the North American and Australian markets in 2005 was also a 4.0-liter V6 with 158 kW ( 215 hp). Optionally, there is an automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode.

In length, put the Discovery 130 mm to 4835 mm in width by 35 mm to 1885 mm. The wheelbase has increased by 345 mm to 2885 mm. He has six airbags, air conditioning, ESP, CD radio, power windows and central locking. Optional features include xenon lights, air suspension / Terrain Response, PDC, Visibility package, larger wheels, electrically adjustable leather seats, cruise control and a different sound system.

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Discovery 4 (since 2009)

Land Rover Discovery (since 2009)

Launched in September 2009 Discovery 4 is not in the true sense, the fourth generation of the series is, but is referred to by Land Rover officially so. Rather, the Discovery 4 is a modified version of the model produced since 2004.

Above all, optically Discovery was more adapted to the larger Range Rover vehicles and also received technical improvements.

For the Discovery 4, there were at the beginning, only diesel engines, a 140 kW (190 hp) 2.7 - liter, six- cylinder common rail diesel engine ( TDV6 ), which is already known from the predecessor, as well as a 3.0 liter V6 with 180 kW (245 hp). This was a new development in collaboration with PSA and Jaguar.

The 2.7-liter engine from Ford was replaced in the early summer of 2010 by a reduced-power version of the 3.0 - liter with 155 kW (211 hp). Meanwhile, a 5.0-liter V8 petrol engine with 276 kW ( 375 hp) is available in some countries, such as Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, America, Australia and Russia. In the armored version only, this engine is installed.

Since late 2010, the Discovery is also available as a 256 hp SDV6, which replaces the TDV6 with 245 hp. Since then, with all diesel engines and the 8-speed ZF automatic transmission is standard. Due to the finer switching stages reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and is (also known as "drive- selector" ) at the new, known from the Jaguar XF, automatic wheel recognizable. With the presented at the IAA 2013 facelift also the gasoline engine offered now as a V6 gets an 8- speed automatic.

In Austria, there are two designated as a truck variants with attached behind the first or second row guard. Can thus be classified as a truck (2- seater ) or liberation of NoVA (4- seater ) reach.

Cockpit

Specifications

Discovery of the police and as an expedition vehicle

In the British police, some models of the Discovery Series were previously used as a police car, as well as the Defender. Even with the German police, the Discovery used. At the Federal and the willingness of the countries police forces were used with 350 Discovery TD5 engine.

The Camel Trophy was regularly until 1998, preferably with Discovery models, and other Land Rover driven vehicles. The Camel Trophy Discovery with its carrier and auxiliary lights in Sand Beige enjoys cult status.

Discovery in the film

Like other members of the Land Rover family was often seen in James Bond films and the Discovery. In addition, the Land Rover Discovery is seen in the British series Midsomer Murders and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. The agent team of Ethan Hunt aka Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible III was driving a Discovery III during the chase in the streets of Shanghai.

Swell

• Land Rover, the first 50 years and over, 1997 Car Vision Publisher
• The big Land Rover Book, 1998 AC Verlag GmbH