Land Rover Series III

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Land Rover Series III

The Land Rover series I, II, and III or simply the Land-Rover, are compact British off-road vehicles, produced by the Rover Company since 1948, and later by British Leyland.

Though inspired by the World War II jeep, the Land Rover immediately distinguished itself from all other cars.

The Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Company in 1947 during the aftermath of World War II.

Before the war Rover had produced luxury cars which were not in demand in the immediate post-war period.

In 1983, the Series III was replaced by the legendary Defender.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type – Number of cylinders : – V8
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Two SU carburetors
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : 3528 cm3 / 215.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 88.9 x 71.1 mm
3.5 x 2.8 inches
Number of valves : 16 Valves
Compression Ratio : 8.1
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : 92 PS / 91 HP / 68 kW
@ 3500 rpm
Maximum torque : 225 Nm / 165 lb-ft
@ 2000 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : AWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :

 

Num. of Doors : 5
Wheelbase : 276.8 cm / 108.98 in
Length : 444.5 cm / 175 in
Width : 168 cm / 66.14 in
Height : 201 cm / 79.13 in
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : 7.50/- R16
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : 7.50/- R16
Curb Weight : 1760 Kg / 3880 lbs
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 19.1 kg/hp

 

Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: 13 L/100 Km
22 MPG UK
18 MPG US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: 20 L/100 Km
14 MPG UK
12 MPG US
Fuel Tank Capacity : 73 L
19.3 US gallons
16.1 UK gallons

 

Top Speed : 120 Km/h / 75 Mph