In 1996, the Discovery comes in three basic models: SD, SE and SE7

Construction

• 14-guage boxed-steel ladder frame
• Welded steel monocoque underbody mounted to chassis at 10 rubber-insulated points
• Outer body panels are aluminum, except steel roof section

Engine

4.0 liter, 182 hp, 233 lb-ft torque MFI aluminum V-8 engine

Type: V8 OHV, cast aluminum alloy cylinder heads and block; dry steel cylinder liners
Displacement: 241 cu inches (3950cc)
Bore and Stroke: 3.7in x 2.8in (94mm x 77mm)
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Maximum Power: 182 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Maximum Torque: 233 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Fuel management: Multiport fuel injection
Fuel requirement: Unleaded - Premium

Transmission

Five-speed manual or ZF four-speed automatic
 

          Manual    Automatic
5th       0.732:1       -
4th       1.000:1   0.732:1
3rd       1.397:1   1.000:1
2nd       2.132:1   1.480:1
1st       3.321:1   2.480:1
Reverse   3.535:1   2.090:1

Clutch: 10.5 inch (267mm) push diaphram spring

Drive Train

Permanent four-wheel drive with LT-230T two-speed transfer gearbox with manually locking center differential

Suspension

Front

• Long-travel single rate coil springs
• Dual-acting hydraulic dampers located by radius arms and Panhard rods
• Sway bar

Rear

• Long-travel progressive rate coil springs
• Dual-acting hydraulic dampers located by trailing links and central A-frame system
• Sway bar

Vertical Wheel Travel

• 8 inches front (203mm)
• 11 inches rear (279mm)

Axles

Front: Spiral bevel differential, enclosed constant-velocity joints, fully-floating hubs
Rear: Spiral beval differential, fully floating hubs
Ratio: Front and Rear: 3.54:1
 

Brakes

Hydraulic, power actuated four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel, all-terrain anti-lock brakes (ABS) Front: Outboard discs with 4 piston calipers, dual hydraulic circuit with front-rear split
Rear: Outboard disc
HandBrake: Drum type operating on transferbox rear output shaft

Steering

Type: Power assisted worm and roller design
Ratio: 19.3:1 on center, 14.3:1 on full lock
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Turning circle: 39.4 ft (12m)
Steering Wheel Diameter: 12.1 in (386mm)

Tires

Michelin M_S radial or Goodyear Eagle GT+4 M+S radial
Full sized spare wheel and tire
Tire Size: 235/70R-16 H-speed rated
Wheels: 16 x 7 in aluminum alloy

Towing (all models)

• Unbraked Trailer (On or Off Road): 1650lb (750 kg)
• Trailer with Brakes:
  • Off-Road: 2200lb (1000 kg)
  • On-Road (low range): 7700lb (3500 kg)
  • On-Road (high range): 5000lb (2275 kg)

Performance

Front Overhang: 18.2 in (462mm)
Rear Overhang: 29.2 in (742mm)
Angle of Approach: 38 degrees
Angle of Departure: 28 degrees
Maximum gradient: 45 degrees
Maximum Wading Depth: 19.7 in (500mm)
 

Weights

Curb Weight: 4465 lb. (2065 kg)
Gross Vehicle: 6019 lb. (2730kg)
Maximum permissible tongue weight: 330 lb. (150kg)

Vehicle Dimensions

Overall length: 178.7in/4539mm
Overall height: 77.4 (6ft. 5.4 in) (1966mm)
Overall Width: 70.6in/1793mm
Wheelbase: 100.0 in/2540mm
Track front and rear: 58.5 in/1486mm
Ground clearance under

Differential: 8.1 in (206mm)
Axle: 11.8 in (309mm)
Frame: 14.4in (365mm)

Loading Height: 29.0 in (739mm)
Rear Opening Width: 60.6 in (1539mm)
Rear Opening Height: 29.0 in (739mm)
Front Headroom: 37.4 in (950mm)
Front Hiproom: 58.9 in (1496mm)
Front Legroom: 38.5 in (978mm)
Rear Headroom: 39.2 in (996mm)
Rear Hiproom: 58.9 in (1496mm)
Rear Legroom (min): 36.3 in (892mm)
 

Capacities

Usable luggage capacity

rear seat in use: 45.8 cu. ft. (1.29m^3)
rear seat folded: 69.8 cu. ft. (1.96m^3)

Maximum roof rack load: 110 lb. (50 kg.)
Fuel Tank: 23.4 U.S. gallons/ 88.5 liters

Audio

• Premium 90-watt factory installed audio system
• Six acousticaly tuned speakers, amplified subwoofer system
• Binnacle-mounted audio controls for volume, station and track/disc selection

Safety and Security

• Diver and passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
• Side door impact beams in the front and rear doors
• Four-channel, four wheel all-terrain anti-lock disc brake system
• Front and rear outboard one-piece, three point lap/shoulder belts
• Head restraints integral front and rear (outboard position)
• Center high-mount stop lamp
• Vehicle security system with remote keyless entry
• Roll-up rear loadspace cover
• Child locks for rear doors, windows and sunroofs (if so equipped)
• Locking fuel filler cover
• Rear-view mirror with automatic dimmer

Comfort

• The world's first sport utility side-to-side variable dual temperature setttings and CFC-free air conditioning
• Electronic cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
• Tilt steering wheel
• Reclining ergonomic designed front bucket seats

Convenience

• Power windows with backlit controls and one-touch feature on front windows
• Tilt steering wheel
• Power-off delay logic for window and sunroof operation
• Central locking doors and 5th rear door
• Center console storage bin, full size dash glove box, front and cargo door map pockets and front-seatback storage pockets
• Retractible dash-mounted cup holders
• Split 60/40 folding rear seat
• Dual electrically adjustible and heated exterier mirrors
• Full instrumentation, including tachometer
• electric rear-window defroster
• Variable-speed front wipers with intermittant feature
• Rear-window washer and wiper
• Quartz hologen headlamps with power wash
• Integral Class III trailer tow hitch receiver
• Front Spoiler

Discovery Trim Levels

                          SD     SE     SE7
5-Speed Manual            S      N/A     O
4-Speed Auotmatic         O      S       S
Cloth                     S      N/A    N/A
SD Leather +              O      N/A    N/A
SE Leather 7 Power Seats  N/A    S       S
Castor Wheels             S      O       O
Freestyle Wheels          O      S       S
Dual Sunroofs             N/A    S       S
Fog Lights                O      S       S
Rear Jump Seats           O      O       S
Rear A/C                  N/A    N/A     S*
Rear Step                 O      O       S
Six-Disc CD Changer       O      O       O

+ Availible only one the automatic
* Not availible in Canada
S = Standard
O = Optional
N/A = Not Availible
 

Warranty

• 3 year/42,000 miles (70,000km in Canada) new vehicle limited warranty
• 6 year/unlimited milage corrosion perforation limited warranty
• Land Rover 24-Hour Road Recovery service

Service Interval