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Land Rover From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search For more details of the vehicle's development between 1948 and 1985, see Land Rover Series . Land Rover Type Private Unlimited Company Industry Automotive Founded 1948 [ 1 ] Headquarters Gaydon , United Kingdom [ 2 ] Key people Ratan Tata (Chairman) Ralf Speth (CEO) Phil Popham (Managing Director) Products Automobiles Owner(s) Tata Motors Employees 13,000 Parent Jaguar Land Rover Website LandRover.com Land Rover Marque Owner Tata Motors Country United Kingdom Markets Automotive Previous Owners 1948–1967 Rover Company 1967–1968 Leyland Motor Corporation 1968–1986 British Leyland Motor Corporation 1986–1988 Rover Group 1988–1994 British Aerospace 1994–2000 BMW 2000–2008 Ford Motor Company Land Rover is a car manufacturer headquartered in Gaydon , United Kingdom which specialises in four-wheel drive vehicles. It is owned by Indian company Tata Motors , forming part of its Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary. [ 3 ] It is the second-oldest four-wheel drive car brand in the world (after Jeep ). [ 4 ] Land Rover originated as one specific vehicle, originally known just as the Land Rover , launched by Rover Company in 1948, and has developed into a brand encompassing a range of four-wheel drive models, including the Defender , Discovery , Freelander and Range Rover . Land Rovers are currently assembled in Halewood , UK and Solihull , UK, with research and development primarily taking place in Gaydon. Land Rover sold 194,000 vehicles worldwide in 2009. [ 5 ] Land Rover has had a number of owners during its history. In 1967 Rover Company became part of Leyland Motor Corporation and in 1968 Leyland Motor Corporation itself merged with British Motor Holdings to form British Leyland . In the 1980s British Leyland was broken-up and in 1988 Rover Group , including Land Rover, was acquired by British Aerospace . In 1994 Rover Group was acquired by BMW . In 2000 Rover Group was broken-up by BMW and Land Rover was sold to Ford Motor Company , becoming part of its Premier Automotive Group . In June 2008 Ford sold both Land Rover and Jaguar Cars to Tata Motors. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Contents 1 History 1.1 Sale to Tata 1.2 Timeline 2 Manufacturing 3 Models 3.1 Historic 3.2 Current 3.3 Military 3.4 Engines 4 Electric vehicles 5 Abilities 5.1 Expedition use 5.2 Military use 5.3 In competition 6 Driver training 7 Safety 8 Clubs 9 Bicycles and pushchairs 10 See also 11 References 12 External links [ edit ] History Land Rover Series I Land Rover Series IIa Series 88 The first Land Rover was designed in 1948 in the United Kingdom (on the island of Anglesey off the coast of Wales) by Maurice Wilks , chief designer at the British car company Rover on his farm in Newborough, Anglesey . [ 9 ] It is said that he was inspired by an American World War II Jeep that he used one summer at his holiday home in Wales. [ citation needed ] The first Land Rover prototype, later nicknamed ' Centre Steer ', was built on a Jeep chassis. A distinctive feature is their bodies, constructed of a lightweight rustproof proprietary alloy of aluminium and magnesium called Birmabright . This material was used because of the post-war steel shortage and the plentiful supply of post-war aircraft aluminium. This metal's resistance to corrosion was one of the factors that allowed the vehicle to build up a reputation for longevity in the toughest conditions. Land Rover once advertised that 75% of all vehicles ever built are still in use. [ citation needed ] In fact, Land Rover drivers sometimes refer to other makes of 4x4 as "disposables". [ 10 ] The early choice of colour was dictated by military surplus supplies of aircraft cockpit paint, so early vehicles only came in various shades of light green; all models until recently feature sturdy box section ladder-frame chassis. The early vehicles, such as the Series I , were field-tested at Long Bennington and designed to be field-serviced; advertisements for Rovers cite vehicles driven thousands of miles on banana oil . Now with more complex service requirements this is less of an option. The British Army maintains the use of the mechanically simple 2.5 litre 4-cylinder 300TDi engined versions rather than the electronically controlled 2.5 litre 5-cylinder TD5 to retain some servicing simplicity. This engine also continued in use in some export markets using units built at a Ford plant in Brazil, where Land Rovers were built under license and the engine was also used in Ford pick-up trucks built locally. Production of the TDi engine ended in the United Kingdom in 2006, meaning that Land Rover no longer offers it as an option. International Motors of Brazil offer an engine called the 2.8 TGV Power Torque, which is essentially a 2.8 litre version of the 300TDi, with a corresponding increase in power and torque. All power is combined with an All-Terrain Traction Control which gives active terrain response; Ferrari uses a similar system in race traction. During its ownership by Ford, Land Rover was associated with Jaguar. In many countries they shared a common sales and distribution network (including shared dealerships), and some models shared components and production facilities. [ edit ] Sale to Tata On 11 June 2007, Ford Motor Company announced its plan to sell Land Rover, along with Jaguar . Ford retained the services of Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley and HSBC to advise it on the details of the deal. The buyer was initially expected to be announced by September 2007, but the sale was delayed and an announcement was not made until March 2008. A UK-based private equity firm, Alchemy Partners, and the India-headquartered Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra expressed interest in purchasing Jaguar and Land Rover from the Ford Motor Company . [ 11 ] [ 12 ] Before the sale was announced, Anthony Bamford, chairman of British excavators manufacturer JCB , had expressed interest in purchasing Jaguar Cars in August, the year previously; [ 13 ] only to back out when told the sale would also involve Land Rover, which he did not wish to buy. [ 14 ] Tata Motors received endorsements from the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU)- Amicus [ 15 ] combine and Ford as a preferred bidder. [ 16 ] On 26 March 2008, Ford announced that it had agreed to sell its Jaguar and Land Rover operations to Tata Motors, and that the sale was expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2008. [ 6 ] On 2 June 2008, the sale to Tata Motors was completed by both parties. [ 8 ] Included in the deal were the rights to three other British brands: Jaguar's own Daimler , as well as two dormant brands Lanchester and Rover . [ 17 ] BMW and Ford had previously retained ownership of the Rover brand to protect the integrity of the Land Rover brand, with which 'Rover' might be confused in the US 4x4 market; the Rover brand was originally used under license by MG Rover until it collapsed in 2005, at which point it was re-acquired by the then Ford Motor Company owned Land Rover Limited. [ edit ] Timeline A Land Rover dealership in San Jose 1948: Land Rover is designed by the Wilks Brothers and is manufactured by the Rover Car Company 1948: the Land Rover Series 1 was launched at the Amsterdam motor show 1958: Series II launched 1961: Series IIA began production 1967: Rover becomes part of Leyland Motors Ltd , later British Leyland (BL) as Rover Triumph. 1970: Introduction of the Range Rover 1971: Series III launched. 1975: BL collapses and is nationalised, publication of the Ryder Report recommends that Land Rover be split from Rover and be treated as a separate company within BL and becomes part of the new commercial vehicle division called the Land Rover Leyland Group 1976: One-millionth Land Rover leaves the production line. 1978: Land Rover Limited formed as a separate subsidiary of British Leyland [ 18 ] 1980: Rover car production ends at Solihull with the transfer of SD1 production to Cowley, Oxford; Solihull is now exclusively for Land Rover manufacture. 5-door Range Rover introduced. 1983: Land Rover 90 (Ninety)/110 (One-Ten)/127 (renamed Defender in 1990) introduced. 1986: BL plc becomes Rover Group plc; Project Llama started. 1988: Rover Group is privatised and becomes part of British Aerospace , and is now known simply as Rover . 1987: Range Rover is introduced to the U.S market March 16. 1989: Introduction of the Discovery 1994: Rover Group is taken over by BMW . Introduction of second-generation Range Rover. (The original Range Rover was continued under the name 'Range Rover Classic' until 1995) 1997: Land Rover introduces the Special Edition Discovery XD with AA Yellow paint, subdued wheels, SD type roof racks, and a few other off-road upgrades directly from the factory. Produced only for the North American market, the Special Vehicles Division of Land Rover created only 250 of these bright yellow SUV's. Official formation of the Camel Trophy Owners Club by co-founders Neill Browne, Pantelis Giamarellos and Peter Sweetser. 1997: Introduction of the Freelander 1998: Introduction of the second generation of Discovery 2000: BMW breaks up the Rover Group and sells Land Rover to Ford for £1.8 billion [ 19 ] 2002: Introduction of third-generation Range Rover 2005: Land Rover 'founder' Rover , collapses under the ownership of MG Rover Group. 2004: Introduction of the third-generation Discovery/LR3 2005: Introduction of Range Rover Sport 2005: Adoption of the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine to replace the BMW M62 V8 in the Range Rover 2006: Announcement of a new 2.4 litre diesel engine, 6-speed gearbox, dash and forward facing rear seats for Defender. Introduction of second generation of Freelander (Freelander 2). Ford acquires the Rover trademark from BMW, who previously licensed its use to MG Rover Group. 8 May 2007: 4,000,000th Land Rover rolls off the production line, a Discovery 3 (LR3), donated to The Born Free Foundation . 12 June 2007: Announcement from the Ford Motor Company that it plans to sell Land Rover and also Jaguar Cars . August 2007: India's Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra as well as financial sponsors Cerberus Capital Management , TPG Capital and Apollo Management expressed their interest in purchasing Jaguar Cars and Land Rover from the Ford Motor Company. [ 20 ] 26 March 2008: Ford agreed to sell their Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors. [ 6 ] 2 June 2008:Tata Motors finalised their purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. [ 8 ] [ edit ] Manufacturing 80-inch Series I Land Rovers were manufactured primarily at the Solihull plant, near Birmingham , but production of the "Freelander" (2) was moved to the Jaguar car factory at Halewood near Liverpool , a former Ford car plant. Defender models are assembled under licence in several locations worldwide, including Spain ( Santana Motors ), Iran (Pazhan Morattab ), Brazil ( Karmann )and Turkey ( Otokar ). [ 21 ] The former BL/Rover Group technical centre at Gaydon in Warwickshire is home to the corporate and R&D headquarters. In May 2010, Tata Motors announced that it plans to build Land Rovers (as well as Jaguar cars) in China as the company seeks to cut costs and expand sales. [ 22 ] Tata announced in October 2010 that they have scrapped plans to close one of the two facilities in the midlands (Castle Bromwich, where the Jaguar XJ and XK cars are assembled, and Solihull, where Land Rovers are built). [ 23 ] [ 22 ] [ edit ] Models The Land Rover Freelander The 1997 Defender 90 Land Rover Series IIB Forward Control Land Rover 109 [ edit ] Historic Series I, II and III - the original 4×4 Range Rover Classic - the original Range Rover, produced from 1970 to 1996 [ edit ] Current 2008 UK Land Rover model line-up Model Type Land Rover Defender Light Utility 4×4 vehicle Freelander 2 Compact 4×4 Discovery 4 Mid-size 4×4 Range Rover Full-size 4×4 Range Rover Sport Mid-size 4×4 2010 US Land Rover model line-up Model Type Land Rover LR2 Compact SUV Land Rover LR4 Mid-size SUV Range Rover Full-size SUV Range Rover Sport Mid-size SUV At the 2004 North American International Auto Show , Land Rover introduced its first concept , the Range Stormer (Gritzinger, 2004). A "green" concept known as Land e was also shown. [ edit ] Military Models developed for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) include: 101 Forward Control - also known as the "Land Rover One Tonne" 1/2 ton Lightweight - airportable military short wheelbase from the Series 2a Land Rover Wolf - an uprated Military Defender SNATCH Land Rover - Land Rover with composite armoured body in UK Armed Forces Service 109 Series IIa and III ambulance (body by Marshalls of Cambridge ) Range Rover '6x6' Fire Appliance (conversion by Carmichael and Sons of Worcester) for RAF airfield use 130 Defender ambulance 'Llama' prototypes for 101 replacement. [ edit ] Engines Main article: Land Rover engines During the history of the Land Rover many different engines have been fitted. The inlet-over-exhaust petrol engines ("semi side-valve"), in both four and six cylinder variants, which were used for the very first Land Rovers in 1948, and which had their origins in pre-war Rover cars. Cubic capacity of the first models was 1600cc. The four cylinder overhead valve engines, both petrol and diesel, which first appeared (in diesel form) in 1957, at the tail end of Series One production, and evolved over the years to the 300 TDi turbodiesel, which remains in production today for some overseas markets. The Buick -sourced all aluminium Rover V8 motor. 1,997 cc Petrol, inlet-over-exhaust: Series I engine, carried over for the first few months of Series II production. 2,052 cc Diesel, overhead valve: Land Rover's first diesel engine, and one of the first small high-speed diesels produced in the UK. It appeared in 1957, and was used in Series II production until 1961. Looks almost identical to the later 2,286 cc engine, but many internal differences. It produced 51 bhp (38 kW). 2,286 cc Petrol, overhead valve, 3 bearing crank: 2,286 cc Diesel, overhead valve, 3 bearing crank: Appeared in 1961 alongside the redesigned 2,286 cc petrol engine at the start of Series IIA production, and shared its cylinder block and some other components. It produced 62 bhp (46 kW). 2,625 cc Petrol, inlet-over-exhaust: Borrowed from the Rover saloon range, in response to demands from mid-Sixties Land Rover users for more power and torque. 2,286 cc petrol/diesel, overhead valve type 11J: 5 bearing crank: In 1980, Land Rover finally did something about the crank failures which had plagued its four cylinder engines for 22 years. [ citation needed ] These engines lasted beyond the end of Series III production and into the first couple of years of the new Ninety and One Ten ranges. 3,528 cc V8 Petrol: The ex-Buick all alloy V8 engine appeared in the Range Rover right from the start of production in 1970, but did not make its way into the company's utility vehicles until 1979. 2,495 cc petrol, overhead valve: The final development of Land Rover's ohv petrol 'four', with hardened valve seats which allow running on unleaded (or LPG). 2,495 cc diesel, overhead valve, type 12J: Land Rover reworked the old 'two and a quarter' diesel for the Eighties. The injection pump was driven off a toothed belt at the front of the engine (together with the camshaft), a change compared with the older diesels. 2,495 cc turbodiesel, overhead valve, type 19J 2,495 cc turbodiesel, overhead valve, 200TDi and 300TDi: Used in the Defender and Discovery from 1990. The cylinder block was similar to the previous engine, although strengthened internally with an aluminium ladder frame bolted to the bearing caps, but the cylinder head was all-new and a direct injection fuel system was used. 2,495 cc turbodiesel, 5-cylinder, TD5: An all-new engine for the second generation Discovery, and this also found its way into the Defender. The TD5 features electronic control of the fuel injection system (with a control unit under the driver's seat), 'drive by wire' throttle and other refinements, all aimed at minimising exhaust emissions. The Freelander was available with various Rover K-series engines . [ edit ] Electric vehicles This section requires expansion . Integrated Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) technology, dubbed e-terrain technology, [ 24 ] will allow the vehicle to move off without starting the engine as well as supplying extra power over tough terrain. [ 24 ] Land Rover’s Diesel ERAD Hybrid was developed as part of a multi-million-pound project supported by the UK Government’s Energy Saving Trust , under the low carbon research and development programme. ERAD programme is one of a broad range of sustainability-focused engineering programmes that Land Rover is pursuing, brought together by the company under the collective name e TERRAIN Technologies . [ 25 ] Land Rover has presented in the 2008 London Motor Show its new ERAD diesel-electric hybrid in a pair of Freelander 2 (LR2) prototypes. The new hybrid system is being designed as a scalable and modular system that could be applied across a variety of Land Rover models and powertrains. [ 26 ] Land Rover unveiled the LRX hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, for it to be going into production. [ 27 ] An ERAD will enable the car to run on electric power at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). [ 28 ] [ edit ] Abilities Land-Rovers at AgQuip , Gunnedah . The use of Land Rovers by the British and Commonwealth military, as well as on long term civilian projects and expeditions, is mainly due to the marque's off-road performance. For example, the short wheelbase version of the Land Rover Defender is capable of tackling a gradient of 45 degrees, an approach angle of up to 50 degrees, a departure angle of 53 degrees and a ramp break-over of up to 25 degrees. A feature of all Land Rover products has been their axle articulation (the degree to which the wheels have vertical travel, with allowing them to maintain contact with the ground over uneven surfaces), which is currently 7 inch (178 mm) at the front axle and 8.25 inch (210 mm) at the rear on basic Defender models. While developing more car-like, road-orientated models over years, Land Rover markets all its vehicles as fully off-road capable- including the Range Rover , which is equipped with a two-speed transfer box and long-travel suspension, as well as an array of electronic aids such as Land Rover's 'Terrain Response' system and traction control. The drivetrain and structure is capable of off-roading in all conditions as well as a towing loads of up to 4 tons. [ citation needed ] Power take-off (PTO) was integral to the Land Rover concept from 1948, enabling farm machinery and many other items to be run with the vehicle stationary. Maurice Wilks' original instruction was "...to have power take-offs everywhere!" The 1949 report by the British National Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Scottish Machinery Testing Station described "the power take-off is driven through a Hardy-Spicer propeller shaft from the main gearbox output and two interchangeable pinions giving two ratios. The PTO gearbox casing is bolted to the rear chassis cross-member and an 8 by 8 inches (200 × 200 mm) belt pulley driven from the PTO shaft through two bevel gears can be bolted to the PTO gearbox casing." PTOs remained regular options on Series I, II and III Land Rovers up to the demise of the Series Land Rover in 1985. An agricultural PTO on a Defender is possible as a special order. Land Rover (the Series/Defender models ) is that they are available in a variety of body styles, from a simple canvas-topped pick-up truck to a 12-seat fully trimmed station wagon . Both Land Rover and out-of-house contractors have offered conversions and adaptations to the basic vehicle, such as fire engines , excavators, 'cherry picker' hydraulic platforms, ambulances , snowploughs , and 6-wheel drive versions, as well as one-off special builds including amphibious Land Rovers and vehicles fitted with tracks instead of wheels. [ edit ] Expedition use Today's Land Rover Defender model has a 1-tonne payload, making it a stand-alone expedition vehicle. The Defender's unique combination of thrifty fuel consumption and generous payload means that while comparable vehicles (Mercedes G-Wagon, Mercedes Unimog, Land Cruiser, Jeep, etc.) sometimes match the Defender in off-road driving performance, the Defenders payload advantage permits greater independence of fuel and water resupply points. For example, with one driver, one passenger, and food and clothing supplies, a stock Turbo Diesel Defender 110 has the payload and fuel consumption ability to enable it to carry 30 jerrycans of fuel and water and attain an off-road driving range of over 4,000 km (2,500 mi) lasting 10 days. [ citation needed ] [ edit ] Military use British Land Rover near Pyongyang , November 1950, during the Korean war A mired Land Rover of the 1st Armoured Division being extracted during the Gulf War . Defenders of the Bermuda Regiment , 1994. Land Rovers on parade with the Italian Army , Navy and Air Force , June 2007. Various Land Rover models have been used in a military capacity, most notably by the British army . Modifications may include military "blackout" lights, heavy duty suspension, uprated brakes, 24 volt electrics, convoy lights, electronic suppression of the ignition system, blackout curtains and mounts for special equipment and small arms. Dedicated military models have been produced such as the 101 Forward Control and the air-portable 1/2 ton Lightweight . Military uses include light utility vehicle; communications platform; weapon platform for recoilless rifles , Anti-Tank (e.g. TOW ) / Surface-to-Air Guided Weapons or machine guns ; ambulances and workshops. The Discovery has also been used in small numbers, mostly as liaison vehicles. Two models that have been designed for military use from the ground up are the 101 Forward Control from the early 1970s and the Lightweight or Airportable from the late 1960s. The latter was intended to be transported under a helicopter. The Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service (RAFMRS) teams were early users in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and their convoys of Land Rovers and larger military trucks are a sight often seen in the mountain areas of the United Kingdom. Originally RAFMRS Land Rovers had blue bodies and bright yellow tops, to be better seen from above. In 1981, the colour scheme was changed to green with yellow stripes. More recently, vehicles have been painted white, and are issued with fittings similar to civilian UK Mountain Rescue teams. An adaptation of Land Rovers to military purposes is the "Pink Panther" models. Approximately 100 Series IIAs were adapted to reconnaissance use by the British special operations forces the SAS . For desert use they were often painted pink, hence the name. The vehicles were fitted with among other gear a sun compass , machine guns, larger fuel tanks and smoke dischargers. Similar adaptations were later made to Series IIIs and 90/110/Defenders. [ 29 ] The 75th Ranger Regiment of the United States Army also adapted twelve versions of the Land Rover that were officially designated the RSOV (Ranger Special Operations Vehicle.) Series and Defenders have also been uparmoured. The most widespread of these is the Shorts Shorland , built by Shorts Brothers of Belfast . The first of these were delivered in 1965 to the Royal Ulster Constabulary , the Northern Ireland police force. They were originally 109-inch (2,800 mm) wheelbase models with an armoured body and a turret from the Ferret armoured car . In 1990 there had been more than 1,000 produced. [ 30 ] In the 1970s a more conventional armoured Land Rover was built for the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Wales called the Hotspur. The Land Rover Tangi was built by the Royal Ulster Constabulary's own vehicle engineering team during the 1990s. The British Army has used various armoured Land Rovers, first in Northern Ireland but also in more recent campaigns. They first added protective panels to Series General Service vehicles (the Vehicle Protection Kit (VPK)). Later they procured the Glover Webb APV and finally the Courtaulds (later NP Aerospace) Composite Armoured Vehicle, commonly known as Snatch . These were originally based on heavy duty V8 110 chassis but some have recently been re-mounted on new chassis from Otokar of Turkey and fitted with diesel engines and air-conditioning for Iraq. Although these now have more in common with the 'Wolf' (Defender XD) Land Rovers that many mistakenly confuse them with, the Snatch and the Wolf are different vehicles. The most radical conversion of a Land Rover for military purposes was the Centaur halftrack . It was based on a Series III with a V8 engine and a shortened belt drive from the Alvis Scorpion light tank . A small number was manufactured, and they were used by Ghana , among others. The Land Rover is used by military forces throughout the world. However, it is increasingly being supplemented, and even replaced, by larger vehicles. For instance the Pinzgauer , now built in the UK, is increasingly common in roles previously the preserve of the Land Rover Defender, such as ambulances, artillery tractors and weapons platforms. This is mainly due to the demands of modern warfare- combat vehicles today are generally required to carry much more equipment in the form of weaponry, communications equipment and armour. A 'soft' light 4x4 like the traditional Land Rover simply does not have the load capacity or strength of a larger medium-duty vehicle like the Pinzgauer. Even the current generation of Land Rover used by the British Army, the Snatch 2, have upgraded and strengthened chassis and suspension compared to civilian-specification vehicles. There is also the Land Rover WMIK (weapon mounted installation kit) used by the British Army. The WMIK consists of a driver, a raised gun, usually a Browning heavy machine gun or a grenade machine gun, this used for ground support, and a GPMG (general purpose machine gunner) located next to the driver, this used for vehicle protection. [ edit ] In competition Highly modified Land Rovers have competed in the Paris Dakar Rally and won the Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge almost every year, as well as having been the vehicle used for the Camel Trophy and more recently in the Odyssey Driving Around the World expedition series as part of a sponsorship deal. Now, Land Rover has its own G4 challenge . [ 31 ] [ edit ] Driver training Land Rover Experience was established in 1998, and consists of a network of centres throughout the world, set up to help customers get the most out of their vehicle's on and off-road capability. The flagship centre is based in Eastnor, Herefordshire in the UK, which has long been used as an engineering test and development facility. Courses offered include off-road driving, winching, and trailer handling, along with a variety of corporate and individual 'Adventure Days'. Land Rover Experience . [ edit ] Safety This section requires expansion . Road accident statistics on a model-by-model basis from the UK Department for Transport show that the Land Rover Defender is one of the safest cars on British roads, measured in terms of chance of death in two car injury accidents. [ 32 ] The figures, which were based on data collected by police forces following accidents between 2000 and 2004 in Great Britain, showed that Defender drivers had a 1% chance of being killed or seriously injured and a 33% chance of sustaining any kind of injury. Other four-wheel-drive vehicles scored equally highly, and collectively these vehicles were much safer than those in other classes such as passenger cars and MPVs. The figures acknowledge that drivers of large mass vehicles are likely to be safer, often at the expense of other drivers if they collide with smaller cars. [ edit ] Clubs There are many Land Rover clubs throughout the UK and internationally. Land Rover clubs break down into a number of groups of varying interests. Single Marque Clubs - Bring together owners of a specific model or series of vehicle such as the Series One Club, [ 33 ] or the Discovery Owners Club. [ 34 ] Clubs based on ownership of earlier series vehicles tend to attract the purists amongst Land Rover owners whose interests often relate to restoration of their vehicles to their original condition. [ citation needed ] Special Vehicle Clubs - At various times Land Rover have produced vehicles for specific events or on a specific theme, most notable are the Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge vehicles which have been sold on to the general public, and a range of Defenders that were loosely based on the custom vehicles produced for the Tomb Raider motion picture. Regional Clubs - These break down into two groups, competitive and non-competitive clubs. Non-competitive clubs activities generally relate to social events, off road driving or green laning on un-surfaced public highways or 'pay and play' days at off road centres. Competitive clubs are a phenomenon almost exclusively found within the UK, who as well as the non-competitive activities detailed above run competitive events such as Tyro, Road Taxed Vehicle (RTV) and Cross Country Vehicle (CCV) trials, winch and recovery challenges or speed events such as Competitive Safari's. All UK competitive events are run within the framework of rules created by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) with further vehicle specific rules applied by the host club or association. A number of clubs are affiliated to the Association of Land Rover Clubs [ 35 ] (ALRC) formerly known as the Association of Rover Clubs (ARC) the association applies its own vehicle regulations to all of its member clubs who have the opportunity to compete together at regional events and an annual national event with vehicles approved to the same standard. Club Licensing - In 2005 under Ford ownership the Land Rover company became more interested in the club environment. An internal club was formed, The Land Rover Club [ 36 ] a club exclusive to employees of the Ford Premier Automotive Group (Now exclusive to the new 'Jaguar - Land Rover' group since the brand moved away from the Ford stable). Also, an agreement was generated to allow other clubs to use the Land Rover green oval logo under licence. In 2006 the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire [ 37 ] club were the pilot licensees for the new agreement, who now benefit from a reciprocal arrangement where their own logo is trade marked [ 38 ] and owned by Land Rover and they can refer to themselves as a 'Land Rover Approved Club'. [ edit ] Bicycles and pushchairs In 1995 Land Rover endorsed the production of a hand-made bicycle using its logo. The bicycle was called the Land Rover APB and was manufactured by Pashley Cycles , of Stratford-upon-Avon, being the collapsible version of their Moulton designed APB (All Purpose Bicycle) model with leading link front suspension with adjustable damping and stroke. It was available in Golden Yellow with Green lettering or British Racing Green with yellow lettering colour scheme. Two more models immediately followed the Land Rover XCB V-20 and was aimed primarily at younger riders (children) and the Land Rover XCB D-26, also available as the M26 being one of the first bicycles offered with hydraulic rim brakes, front suspension and suspension seat pillar. In June 2004 Land Rover released a comprehensive 25 model range of bicycles to complement the automotive range. The three main ranges are the 'Defender' the 'Discovery' and the 'Freelander'. Each range has its different attributes. The 'Discovery' is an all-rounder bicycle and is suited to a mixture of different terrains. The 'Defender' range is most suited to rugged terrain and off road pursuits, whereas the 'Freelander' is designed for an urban lifestyle. All bikes are made from lightweight aluminium and cost from £200-£900. Land Rover gave UK pram company Pegasus a license to produce a three-wheeler range of Land Rover ATP pushchairs. The design reflected the heritage of the marque, with a light metal frame with canvas seating, held together with push-studs and tough simple parts like brakes and hinges. They could be collapsed completely flat, with wheels removed in seconds. The basic frame could be adapted with modules to allow a baby to lie flat or a bubble windscreen to completely enclose the child. The frame also came in long or short-handled versions, and could be repaired with home tools. The design was simple, light, and rugged and able to travel in all terrains (hence the ATP for all-terrain pushchair.) It came in three military looking colours: a light blue, a sand colour and olive drab. 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Station Wagon Dimensions mm (inches) 90 Track front/rear 1,486 (58.5) Cargo bed length 1,144 (45.0) Tailgate aperture width 878 (34.5) Largest box length 1,005 (40) Largest box width 660 (26) Largest box height 1,050 (41.3) 110 Track front/rear 1,486 (58.5) Cargo bed length 1,900 (74.8) Tailgate aperture width 878 (34.5) Largest box length 1,100/1,470** (43.5/57.9)** Largest box width 660 (26) Largest box height 1,050 (41.3) Approach / Departure Angles Gradients at Kerb Height 90 Maximum Gradient 45º Approach angle 49º Departure angle 47º Ramp break 147º Traverse angle 35º 110 Maximum Gradient 45º Approach angle 49º Departure angle 35º Ramp break 150º Traverse angle 35º Minimum Turning Minimum Turning Radius metres (feet) 90 Tyre size 7.50R16 Minimum turning radius 6.15 (20.2) Tyre size 235/85R16 Minimum turning radius 6.67 (21.9) 110 Tyre size 7.50R16 Minimum turning radius 6.4 (21.0) Tyre size 235/85R16 Minimum turning radius 7.18 (23.6) Ground Clearance Ground Clearance mm(inches) 90 Tyre size 235/85R16 Minimum ground clearance, unladen 250 (98.4) 110 Tyre size 235/85R16 Minimum ground clearance (unladen) 250 (98.4) Wading Depth Wading Depth mm (inches) 90 Wading Depth 500 (20) 110 Wading Depth 500 (20) Performance and Weights Build & Price for this model of Defender Performance and Weights 90 Performance Fuel Tank Capacity Litres 60 Fuel economy (L/100KM) Urban 22.6 (12.5) Extra urban 32.9 (8.6) Combined 28.3 (10.0) Drive by noise 75 db CO2 g/km 266 Certifiable emissions EU4 90 Weights Standard Gross Vehicle 2,505 Minimum kerb weight* 1,744 Maximum payload** 761 110 Performance 110 SW (Station Wagon) Fuel Tank Capacity Litres 75 Fuel economy (L/100KM) Urban 20.8 (13.6) Extra urban 29.1 (9.7) Combined 25.5 (11.1) Drive by noise 73 db CO2 g/km 295 Certifiable emissions EU4 110 Weights Standard with 5 Seats Gross vehicle 3,050 Minimum kerb weight* 2,050 Maximum payload** 1,000 SW (Station Wagon) **M1 Passenger Vehicle The results given here do not express or imply any guarantee of the fuel consumption of any particular vehicle with which this information may be supplied. Vehicles are not individually tested, and there are inevitably differences between individual vehicles of the same model. In addition, the vehicle may incorporate particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and road traffic conditions, as well as the extent to which the vehicle has been driven and the standard of maintenance will all affect its fuel consumption. *Minimum kerb weight Unladen weight + fluids + 90% fuel & 75kg driver **Maximum payload GVW - Kerb weight Exterior Colours Build & Price for this model of Defender Non-Metallic Colours: Fuji White - Solid Keswick Green - Solid Tamar Blue - Solid Metallic Colours: Galway Green - Metallic Santorini Black - Metallic Izmir Blue - Metallic Zermatt Silver - Metallic Stornoway Grey - Metallic Rimini Red - Metallic Interior Colours Build & Price for this model of Defender Interior Colours A range of contemporary interior colours and practical fabrics is available. Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Vinyl Trim - Seat face: Twill Vinyl, Seat back & side: Grey Stag Vinyl Cloth Trim - Seat face: Black Span Cloth, Seat back & side: Black Mondus Cloth Engine Build & Price for this model of Defender 2.4 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine The power to tow and get the job done. Defender’s refined 2.4 litre diesel produces 122hp or 90kW and a class-leading 360Nm of torque with 90 percent of peak power on tap from less than 2,200rpm to over 4,350rpm. The engine is designed to meet modern emissions legislation and features an Anti-Stall device, which intelligently adjusts the fuel required when the engine is working at low speed. Performance (Manufacturer's Estimates): 2.4 litre diesel Maximum speed mph 82 Acceleration 0-60mph seconds 14.7 Fuel Economy: 90 SW Urban mpg (L/100km) 22.6 (12.5) Extra urban mpg (L/100km) 32.9 (8.6) Combined mpg (L/100km) 28.3 (10.0) Combined CO₂ emissions (g/km) 266 Drive by noise/dB 75 Driving and Transmission Build & Price for this model of Defender Driving and Transmission Defender's permanent 4 wheel drive with a lockable centre differential and dual range transmission system, offers almost unstoppable traction on and off road. Specially developed for heavy-duty applications, the six-speed manual transmission also provides smooth on-road performance, and economy, whilst the low first gear reduces crawl speed and makes towing effortless. As Standard with this model of Defender Permanent four-wheel drive Permanent four-wheel drive ensures power is sent to all four wheels continuously, on or off-road. With no need to switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive as conditions change, Defender remains sure-footed and unstoppable. Other vehicle systems (locking centre differential and traction control) come into play if traction at any wheel is lost. Dual-range six-speed transmission and locking centre differential The enormous torque developed by Defender is fully utilised through its robust dual-range transfer box and six-speed gearbox. The available twelve forward and two reverse gears provide the driver with a wide spread of gear ratios to handle heavy-duty applications. The low first gear reduces crawl speed and makes towing almost effortless whether on or off-road, while the high sixth gear produces improved fuel economy when cruising along roads. For extreme off-road conditions such as mud, ice, snow or loose ground, the centre differential can be locked, ensuring power is split equally between each axle to deliver superb traction. Suspension and Steering Build & Price for this model of Defender Suspension and Steering Defender owes much of its legendary off-road capability to excellent axle articulation coupled with coil sprung suspension. This helps each wheel maintain contact with the ground and follow the contours of rough surfaces. And with power-assisted steering as standard, relaxed control is assured at all times. Defender’s load carrying capability and the availability of heavy-duty suspension vary in and outside of Europe due to differences in market legislation. As Standard with this model of Defender Heavy Duty Suspension 2,550kg - includes Ventillated Disc Brakes Safety and Security Build & Price for this model of Defender Safety and Security For maximum control both on and off-road, Defender is available with 4-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Traction Control (ETC). Detecting any significant difference between wheel speeds during braking or accelerating, this optional system helps maintain control by automatically reducing or applying brake force to the appropriate wheel. As Standard with this model of Defender Perimetric/volumetric alarm with immobilisation Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) / Electronic Traction Control (ETC) Perimetric and volumetric sensing alarm with immobilisation and battery backed sounder Interior Features Build & Price for this model of Defender Interior Features Simple, sturdy and highly functional. Every dial is clearly visible, every control is easily reached. And every surface is resistant to wear and tear, as well as climate extremes. With seats easily stowable to accommodate a variety of loads, you couldn't ask for a more practical or versatile cabin. As Standard with this model of Defender Rubber floor trim - four seats Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Air conditioning Interior Features 2 Build & Price for this model of Defender Interior Features 2 Simple, sturdy and highly functional. Every dial is clearly visible, every control is easily reached. And every surface is resistant to wear and tear, as well as climate extremes. With seats easily stowable to accommodate a variety of loads, you couldn't ask for a more practical or versatile cabin. As Standard with this model of Defender Four seats The compact and manoeuvrable Defender 90 Station Wagon can accommodate four people. The seats are arranged in stadium style for maximum exterior vision. Designed to be comfortable and supportive whatever the terrain, each rear seat has a three-point safety harness and can be folded to optimise Defender’s load-carrying versatility. Deep stowage tray Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Cubby box Two seats Exterior Features Build & Price for this model of Defender Exterior Features Fitness for purpose defines the Defender's body. Short front and rear overhangs and high sills provide optimum clearances off road, whilst the flat, vertical sides maximise visibility and the ability to manoeuvre the vehicle in tight situations. A combination of high strength steel and light-weight aluminium keep weight down to maximise economy and corrosion resistance. As Standard with this model of Defender Rear mudflaps Headlamp levelling Heated rear screen and rear wash wipe Rear folding step Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Front mudflaps Tinted glass Tow ball, drop plate and electrics Tow pintel, drop plate and electrics Under ride protection bar Sunroof Exterior Features 2 Build & Price for this model of Defender Exterior Features 2 Fitness for purpose defines the Defender's body. Short front and rear overhangs and high sills provide optimum clearances off road, whilst the flat, vertical sides maximise visibility and the ability to manoeuvre the vehicle in tight situations. A combination of high strength steel and light-weight aluminium keep weight down to maximise economy and corrosion resistance. As Standard with this model of Defender Station Wagon style roof (including alpine lights) Rear ¼ windows Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Roof - body colour Information, Communication and Entertainment Build & Price for this model of Defender Information, Communication and Entertainment Entertainment in Defender is available from either a radio or CD player with the option of high mounted tweeters for added sound quality and clarity. There’s also auxiliary audio connectivity for iPod® and MP3 (hi line audio only). iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Single disc CD and radio Single disc CD and radio - including AUX socket for iPod®/MP3 player Wheels Build & Price for this model of Defender Wheels Nothing personalises a Defender as much as a set of alloy wheels. Lighter than standard steel wheels, they are also tough and highly practical. As Standard with this model of Defender Steel Wheel - Michelin Latitude Cross Tubeless Tyres Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender Steel Wheel - Michelin XZL Tubed Tyres Steel Wheel - Michelin XZL Tubeless Tyres Boost Alloy & Continental Conti Cross Contact AT Tyres Includes Locking Wheel Nuts Boost Alloy Wheel & Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tyre Includes Locking Wheel Nuts Dual Finish Alloy Wheel & Continental Conti Cross Contact AT Tyres Includes Locking Wheel Nuts Dual Finish Alloy Wheel & Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Tyre Includes Locking Wheel Nuts Heavy Duty Steel Wheel - Goodyear MT/R Tubeless Tyre Option Packs Build & Price for this model of Defender Option Packs Option packs and specialised accessories can add even more capability, individuality and style to any Defender. They offer a real opportunity to make it truly your Defender. Options & Upgrades for this model of Defender COLD CLIMATE PACK Heated screen and front seats Defender’s superb cold-climate capability is further enhanced with a heated windscreen and heated seats. Standard on Defender 90 XS and Defender 110 XS and optional with all 130 wheelbases, the heated windscreen helps drivers maintain excellent visibility, while on cold starts the heated front seats are particularly welcome. CONVENIENCE PACK Electric front windows and remote central locking COMFORT PACK Convenience Pack, single disc CD and radio Protection Pack - Mudflaps – Front, Under Ride Protection Bar, Boost Alloy Wheels with Continental Conti Cross Contact AT Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts, Anti-roll Bars Style Pack - Boost Alloy Wheel & Continental Conti Cross Contact AT Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts, Anti-roll Bars, Metallic Paint, Tow Ball Drop Plate & Electrics Land Rover Defender Explore STATION WAGON Sitemap Vehicles Defender Freelander 2 Discovery 4 Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Sport The Range Rover Approved Used Vehicles Corporate Sales Tourist, Diplomatic and Military Personnel Price Lists Armoured Vehicles Finance Finance Overview Promotions Personal Finance Packages Business Finance Packages Insurance Motability Financial Services Customers Contact Us FAQs Owners Warranty and Assistance Servicing and Maintenance Land Rover Guides Vehicle Accessories Merchandise CO2 Offsetting Bluetooth® Takeback and Recycle Experience Land Rover Land Rover Experience Adventure Days Catalonian Adventure Centre Locations Corporate Events Pro user Training About Land Rover Land Rover News Sustainability Heritage Sponsorship Land Rover Events and Exhibitions 4x4 in Schools Careers Go Beyond Accessories Request a Test Drive Request a Brochure Find a Dealer Compare Keep me informed Select a Country Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions International Standards || LandRover Media Resource Search news corporate products events environment images video archive Corporate Corporate News Biographies Facilities History View related images Download Document Download Hi-res Download Low-res A HERITAGE OF INNOVATION: MILESTONES OF LAND ROVER’S HISTORY 1947 While using a Jeep on his farm in Anglesey, Rover’s Technical Director Maurice Wilks and his brother Spencer Wilks, Rover’s Managing Director see a gap in the vehicle market. They sketch the outline of a vehicle in the sand of a Welsh beach and the ‘Land Rover’ is born. Development commences using a Jeep chassis with a Rover car engine. Simple body panels made from light alloy and a chassis fabricated from off-cuts avoid the use of rationed steel and the need for complex and expensive press tools. 1948 The first Land Rover is launched at Amsterdam motor show and is an instant success. Rover soon realises that the ‘stop gap’ product is set to out sell its cars and by the end of the year is exporting the Land Rover to nearly 70 countries. 1949 The first Land Rovers are exported to the USA. 1950 The Land Rover is fitted with new, larger and more powerful headlamps that now shine through apertures in the grille. A hard top is offered. The four wheel drive system is changed. Drive to the front axle in high range is now engaged by pressing down on a one lever while low range is selected by pulling another lever rearward. Selecting low range automatically engages four-wheel drive. 1951 The 1.6-litre engine is replaced by a larger-bore 2.0-litre unit. 1953 To improve the load space area, the wheelbase is extended to 86 inches while a new long wheel base Pick Up version and a Station Wagon appear. 1955 Based on a new engine in production for Rover saloon cars, a new power unit is introduced. 1956 The 10-seater 107-inch wheelbase Station Wagon is introduced. The wheelbase is extended to 88 and 109 inches to make room for a new diesel engine under development. 1957 The new 2.0-litre diesel engine is introduced. Featuring overhead valves, it is the start of a whole new engine family. 1958 Ten years after the launch of the first Land Rover and at the same event – the Amsterdam Motor Show - the Land Rover Series II, featuring a wider body with barrelled sides and sills to conceal the chassis is unveiled. It also debuts a new 2.25-litre petrol engine. 1959 After 11 years in production, the 250,000th Land Rover rolls off the line. 1961 The capacity of the diesel engine is increased in capacity giving a greater power output. The Land Rover range is now known as the Series IIA. 1962 The 12-seat Station Wagon is introduced. 1965 The Rover Company completes negotiations with General Motors to acquire the rights to an all-alloy lightweight 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine. 1966 In April, Land Rover production reaches the half million mark. 1967 The six-cylinder 2.6-litre engine is made available as an option on 109 inch wheelbase models. The Rover Company merges with truck manufacturer Leyland which had acquired the rival Coventry-based car maker Triumph. 1968 Following a three-year development period, the 'Truck Utility ½ Ton' – better known as the 'Lightweight' enters service with the British Army. Two major British vehicle manufacturing groups merge. Leyland, including Rover and Triumph join the British Motor Corporation (BMC), incorporating Austin, Morris and Jaguar to unite British vehicle manufacture in one company, British Leyland. 1969 To comply with new lighting regulations, the headlamps are moved to the front wings. 1970 In June, Land Rover launches a major new model line – the Range Rover. Suspension is by long-travel coil springs, endowing the vehicle with good road manners as well as remarkable articulation for off-road agility. Power comes from the new all-alloy, 3.5-litre petrol engine giving the big vehicle a top speed of nearly 100 mph. The Range Rover features permanent four wheel drive to cope with the power and torque output of the V8 engine. The Rover-designed two-speed transfer box shares a common case with the four-speed manual gearbox and has a vacuum-operated centre differential. The braking system has innovative dual-circuit hydraulics with all-round disc brakes. The two-door body features Land Rover’s trademark aluminium panels on a steel frame and embodies Rover’s latest safety technology including seat belts integrated with the folding front seats. The trim reflects the vehicle’s utility roots with its easily cleaned PVC coverings. The Range Rover is awarded gold medal for its coach-work while its safety features are recognised by the award of the Don safety trophy. 1971 The Range Rover receives the RAC Dewar award for outstanding technical achievement. The 750,000th Land Rover is produced. September sees the launch of the Land Rover Series III. The vehicles now feature an all-synchromesh gearbox and more powerful brakes with the long wheelbase 109 inch versions receiving servo assistance. The interior is updated with a revised instrument pack placed in front of the driver and a new top roll to the facia. Externally, the Series III introduces a new front end treatment with a revised lighting layout in a styled wing-front recess. This is complemented with a new plastic radiator grille. Using two Range Rovers, the British Trans-Americas Expedition leaves Alaska in December heading for Tierra del Fuego. One of the last great car journeys of the world left to be done, the real challenge lies in the jungles of the Darien Gap in Central America. 1972 The Land Rover 1-tonne Forward Control is announced. Designed to a British Army specification, it is powered by a de-tuned, militarised version of the 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine used in the Range Rover. 1975 Following years of industrial disruption, British Leyland is taken under state control to prevent its bankruptcy and the loss of tens of thousands of jobs. 1976 The production of an 88-inch Station Wagon at Solihull marks the millionth Land Rover built. 1978 Industrialist, Michael Edwardes, brought in by the Government to manage British Leyland, creates Land Rover Limited as a separate operating company. For the first time in its history, Land Rover is under independent management and government funding is promised to allow for a doubling of production by the 1980s. 1979 A new version of the Land Rover 109-inch powered by the V8 petrol engine is launched. 1981 The four-door version of the Range Rover is launched. 1982 Range Rover production reaches 100,000. Following the introduction of the four-door a year earlier, the company introduces an automatic gearbox option to the Range Rover using the three-speed Chrysler ‘Torqueflite’. The Land Rover ‘County’ Station Wagon variant is launched with improved interior comfort. The High Capacity Pick Up is introduced on the Land Rover 109. 1983 Land Rover’s new Managing Director, Tony Gilroy begins a programme to concentrate production at the main Solihull plant. The Land Rover One Ten is launched. The new vehicle uses the coil spring suspension of the Range Rover in a new stronger chassis frame. Other features include a five-speed gearbox, front disc brakes, a one piece windscreen and optional power steering. The extended wheelbase, Land Rover 127 also appears in Crew Cab form. The Range Rover is upgraded with a five speed manual gearbox and other improvements. Annual production now tops 12,000 vehicles. 1984 The Land Rover Ninety debuts, featuring new doors with wind-up windows. Following a successful limited edition, the ‘Range Rover Vogue’ is introduced at the top of the model’s line-up. 1985 The refinement of Range Rover’s automatic option is improved by the introduction of a ZF 4-speed gearbox. Land Rover vehicles are now being sold in 120 countries with plans for even more expansion. 1986 A diesel powered version of the Range Rover is launched with a 2.4-litre turbo-charged VM engine. The benefits of the new engine are underlined when a diesel Range Rover breaks 27 speed and endurance records. The Land Rover also gets the option of a turbo-charged diesel engine based on its earlier naturally aspirated unit. 1987 The formation of Range Rover of North America heralds the launch of the vehicle in the US market. 1988 Land Rover introduces a Borg-Warner chain driven transfer box with a viscous coupled centre differential into the Range Rover’s driveline. This provides a significant improvement to the vehicle’s refinement, reinforcing its luxury credentials. The 40th anniversary of the Land Rover is marked by total sales of over 1.6 million vehicles world-wide. The Rover Group is sold to British Aerospace (BAe). 1989 The Frankfurt Motor Show in September sees the launch of the first new Land Rover vehicle since the Range Rover in 1970. The Discovery moves Land Rover away from its traditional markets and into the burgeoning leisure sector. While based on the Range Rover, the Discovery is all new where it matters. The interior with its distinctive facia style and striking light blue colourway owes much to input from the Conran design consultancy. The exterior features a distinctive stepped roof with a single rear door mounting the spare wheel. The power train debuts the new 200 Tdi direct-injection diesel engine while the 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine is offered as an alternative. The Discovery’s launch is supported by a massive marketing campaign which is designed to support Land Rover as a brand in its own right. Helping to distinguish the Range Rover from its new stable mate as well as giving a useful power boost, its V8 engine is enlarged to 3.9 litres. Detail design changes give the Range Rover a sleeker profile with concealed front door hinges. 1990 The Land Rover range is offered with the 200 Tdi engine and, in support of the new Land Rover brand strategy, the model is named 'Defender'. A four door version of the Discovery is introduced. The 20th anniversary of the Range Rover is celebrated by the introduction of a four-wheel, four channel ABS braking system, the first in the world designed for optimum performance off- as well as on-road. North America becomes the largest export market for the Range Rover. Underlining its credentials as the world’s leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, Land Rover opens the ‘Land Rover Experience’ at Solihull. 1992 Land Rover of North America is founded with a limited edition of 500 Defender 110 vehicles powered by the 3.9 litre V8 engine. The long wheel base Range Rover LSE showcases a number of ‘firsts’ for an off-road vehicle including air suspension and electronic traction control. 1993 Land Rover of North America follows up the success of the launch of the Defender 110 with the Defender 90 soft top. For the 1994 Model Year, Discovery receives a major facelift. Externally, there is a new front end treatment with new front lights while internally, a new facia allows the installation of driver and passenger airbags. These changes pave the way for Discovery’s introduction into the North American market. The Range Rover also receives a new facia treatment. 1994 An all-new Range Rover is launched. The new vehicle has a long wheelbase chassis and air suspension system and seeks to bridge the gap between off-roader and sports saloon. The new Range Rover has a new chassis and semi-monocoque body for rigidity and is powered by developments of the V8 petrol engine with a BMW six-cylinder diesel alternative. The Rover Group, including Land Rover is acquired by the German car maker BMW. 1995 Production of Land Rover vehicles at Solihull tops 100,000 units per annum. 1997 The Frankfurt Motor Show in September sees the debut of a brand new Land Rover product, the Freelander. Powered by transverse-mounted four-cylinder petrol or diesel engines, the Freelander uses an Intermediate Reduction Drive unit to take the drive to the back axle via a viscous coupling. Two body styles are offered – a five-door estate and an exciting three door. The Freelander's off-road ability is re-enforced by the innovative Hill Descent Control (HDC) system. 1998 April 30th sees the 50th anniversary of Land Rover. Special commemorative limited editions of all four models are produced. The Discovery Series II is launched. The new vehicle has a new longer body to accommodate seven forward facing seats. Another innovation is Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE), a computer-controlled high-pressure hydraulic system to control vehicle roll. The ABS braking system of the new Discovery incorporates the Hill Descent Control (HDC) system developed for Freelander. The new Discovery acts as the launch platform for the Td5 engine, a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre direct injection diesel engine featuring high pressure electronic unit injectors. The engine now also powers the Defender. 2000 The Rover Group is sold by BMW with Land Rover being acquired by the Ford Motor Company, joining Aston Martin, Volvo, Lincoln and Jaguar in the Premier Automotive Group. Bob Dover is named as CEO. A revised Freelander debuts with power coming from new 2.5-litre V6 petrol or 2.0-litre common rail diesel engines. 2001 The three-millionth Land Rover comes off the Solihull production line - a Freelander built for the US market. The new Range Rover is revealed. Its investment cost of £1 billion makes it the biggest project carried out by the British motor industry. The new vehicle is very different than its predecessor. It is larger and of monocoque construction. The suspension uses air springs but is independent all round with an innovative linked system to replicate the action of a beam axle to maximise off-road articulation. The vehicle is powered by two BMW engines – a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel and a 4.4-litre V8 petrol. The external design and stylish interior epitomises presence and luxury. 2002 The Discovery receives a face lift in the shape of a new front end featuring the Land Rover ‘family face’ introduced on the new Range Rover. Range Rover production notches up its 500,000th vehicle in May. 2003 The Freelander is facelifted with new, Land Rover trademark ‘pocketed’ headlights, external design revisions and an upgraded interior Land Rover runs the first ‘Land Rover G4 Challenge’, an extreme adventure competition using specially-adapted Range Rovers, Discoverys and Freelanders with Defenders in support. The Land Rover is named ‘The Greatest Car of All Time’ by viewers of the BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ television programme. 2004 The Range Stormer concept vehicle, heralding a new Land Rover design direction is revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The Discovery 3 makes its public debut. Featuring a new ‘Integrated Body Frame’ architecture, the new vehicle echoes the design themes of the original Discovery but with 21st century sharpness. New technology includes the ‘Terrain Response’ system. Power units include a 4.4-litre V8 petrol, a 2.7-litre V6 diesel and a 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The suspension is independent all-round and a flat floor optimises space in the rear compartment. The Discovery 3 is launched in the North American market as the Land Rover LR3. 2005 The Range Rover Sport is launched. It uses similar architecture to the Discovery 3 with revisions to the suspension to improve road holding. To further improve handling, the Range Rover Sport can be specified with the Dynamic Response system. A Jaguar-derived 4.2-litre V8 petrol supercharged engine developing 390 horsepower is offered. The exterior design has all the drama of the earlier Range Stormer concept vehicle while the interior is configured around four people with the driver being treated to a cockpit feel engendered by a high centre console and well-placed instrument panel. The 500,000th Freelander leaves the production line just eight years after its introduction. The vehicle is marked with paw prints and the logo of the Born Free Foundation and is offered as a prize to launch an appeal for the animal welfare charity. 2006 The Land_e is revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The diesel-electric hybrid SUV incorporates the latest fuel saving technology and a unique 4 x 4 drive system. The Range Rover 2007 model year vehicle introduces a new V8 diesel engine. Based on the technology used in the smaller V6, it provides virtually the same performance as petrol engine versions but with vastly improved fuel consumption. The engine is also available in the Range Rover Sport. The Freelander 2 is launched. An all-new vehicle, it continues the Freelander concept but with a new generation of six-cylinder petrol and four-cylinder diesel engines. The transmission incorporates new manual and automatic gearboxes and an electronically-controlled coupling unit. The crisp lines of the exterior design incorporate cues from its predecessor while the interior has a well-integrated, luxury feel. The new model includes the latest Land Rover on- and off-road technology including Terrain Response. Built in the award-winning plant at Halewood on Merseyside, it is firmly aimed at staking a claim in the vital US market. Land Rover announces its CO2 offset programme. Managed by Climate Care, manufacturing generated CO2 emissions and the first 45,000 miles of customer use are offset. Projects include a wind farm in China, a hydro-electric dam in Tajikistan and the distribution of efficient cooking stoves in Uganda. 2007 The icon of the Land Rover brand, the Defender receives a facelift in the shape of a new, 2.4-litre diesel power unit coupled with a new six-speed gearbox. A new interior revitalises its appeal. The four-millionth Land Rover vehicle is produced. A Discovery 3, it is donated to the Born Free Foundation. Land Rover adds to its portfolio of wildlife protection projects by supporting the Borneo Orang-utan Survival Foundation. The Ford Motor Company announces that it intends to sell Land Rover together with its partner, Jaguar. Bids are received from Indian companies, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra in addition to a number of private equity firms. Announcing the G4 Challenge for 2008, the company reveals a partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, committing to raise £1 million for the organisation from the event. Land Rover’s CO2 Offset Programme is ranked as the largest of similar consumer offset schemes. Journalists are taken to Uganda to view a scheme to provide villagers with high-efficiency stoves to minimise the environmental impact of cooking using charcoal derived from local forests. To celebrate its upcoming 60th Anniversary in 2008, Zara Phillips unveils the Land Rover Defender SVX at the British Red Cross Ball. Produced as a numbered special edition of 200 vehicles in both soft-top and station wagon variants, the Defender SVX features metallic black paintwork, tubular side steps and a bold new silver grille and headlamp surround. Riding on new ‘diamond turned’ alloy wheels, the Defender SVX is also fitted with an aluminium undershield. Custom-designed Recaro seats are provided for the driver and front passenger. Other interior features include distinctive alloy gear lever knobs and a comprehensive in-car information package including a new audio system, MP3 player cradle and satellite navigation. At the end of November, Land Rover sales for 2007 cross the 200,000 barrier. Total sales for the year are 226,395 with records being set in the UK, US and other markets. The company’s impact is also felt in emerging markets with sales in Russia up 96 percent and in China up by 143 percent. 2008 Ford reveals Tata Motors as the preferred bidder for Jaguar and Land Rover, announcing that more detailed negotiations are taking place on the sale of the company. The latest Land Rover concept vehicle steals the limelight debuts at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Conceived as a premium car, appealing to new customers from the luxury and executive sector, the three-door LRX cross-coupé is of compact size and class-leading efficiency thanks to its low weight, slippery shape and the use of hybrid technologies previewed in the Land_e. Created entirely in-house, the LRX is the first concept vehicle designed under design director, Gerry McGovern. The LRX features style cues such as the ‘floating’ roof and clamshell bonnet but also looks to the future with wrap-around glazing, tapering blade indicator clusters and concealed door releases. Its stance emphasises its breath of capability from sophisticated urban to challenging off-road environments. The specification showcases Land Rover’s latest technologies including Terrain Response which gains a new ‘Eco’ mode, and Electronic Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) that uses electric power to drive the vehicle at low speeds, a system under test in modified Freelander 2 vehicles. Although LRX is of compact dimensions, the interior is roomy, versatile and sophisticated. Trim materials are of premium quality from sustainable resources and include chromium-free, vegetable-tanned leather and felt carpeting. Extensive use is also made of recycled aluminium. At the dawn of its 60th anniversary year, the LRX is seen as a vigorous response to the challenges of a changing world and a commitment to continuing future growth. Further Royal recognition comes in May with a visit to the Solihull plant by HRH The Prince of Wales, celebrating his own 60th birthday later in the year. In the latest recognition for its success and achievements, the company is presented with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The first, for International Trade, recognises overseas sales of £4 billion with major growth in China and Russia. The second, for Innovation, celebrates Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response system, itself the product of 60 years experience in producing off-road vehicles. In June, Tata Motors acquires Jaguar Land Rover for US $2.3 billion and appoints David Smith as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Long term agreements with the Ford Motor Company ensure the continuity of components and technological support. Mr Ratan N Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, pledges support to the Jaguar Land Rover in ‘building the success and pre-eminence of the two brands’. To reinforce its commitment to the British Red Cross, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the granting of its Royal Charter, Land Rover donates 60 vehicles to the charity in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. October sees the launch of the Freelander 2 TD4_e, the world’s first SUV with an intelligent stop/start system. Put through its paces by the press in an appropriately urban circuit through the streets of London and in a specially-constructed off-road course inside Battersea Power Station, the Freelander 2 TD4_e, delivers significant improvements in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 2009 While posting record sales for the first half of 2008, by the end of the year the company is feeling the effects of the downturn in the global economy sparked off by the crisis in the banking industry. This results in balancing production to meet demand while the G4 Challenge competition is cancelled. The New York International Auto Show sees the debut of major changes to the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for the 2010 model year and the introduction of the Discovery 4/LR4. The 2010 Range Rover is distinguished by the integration of a number of contemporary design elements, notably a new front bumper with a smoother profile, a deeper grille and new headlamp units. The new interior features new materials and finishes and showcases two world firsts – a 300mm (12-inch) Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display and a widescreen, dual-view screen enabling the driver and passenger to view different images simultaneously. Under the bonnet, two new 5.0-litre V8 direct-injection petrol engines are available – a supercharged version developing 510PS and a naturally aspirated unit developing 375PS. The 3.2-litre TDV8 diesel, producing 272PS completes the line-up. To complement the new engines, which can take the Range Rover to 96 km (60 mph) in less than six seconds, there is another world first – the Adaptive Dynamics system. The braking system is also upgraded. Design changes on the Range Rover Sport for 2010 give it a cleaner, more muscular appearance. A new, two-bar grille and a re-profiled bumper are enhanced by new lamp clusters. The interior also receives a significant update with a newly-sculpted facia and console, new door casings and upgraded materials. The Range Rover Sport is now also available with both the supercharged and naturally aspirated versions of the 5.0-litre V8 engines. While retaining the popular TDV8 diesel engine, a new 3.0-litre version of the V6 diesel engine with twin sequential turbo chargers and producing 245 PS can also be specified. Steering wheel paddles are now employed to provide manual control over the upgraded six-speed automatic gearbox. The Adaptive Dynamics system is also fitted alongside Dynamic Response to endow the Range Rover Sport with superlative on-road handling – a feature enhanced by a new ‘Dynamic’ program setting on the Terrain Response system. The debut of the Discovery 4/LR4 signifies major changes to Land Rover’s mid-range nameplate. While staying true to its functional, geometric lines, the Discovery 4/LR4 has a new, softer bumper profile with a larger intake, a new grille and a jewel-quality lamp cluster. The rear lamp cluster features LED stop, tail and indicator lamps. The exterior is complemented inside by a new, integrated facia with flowing lines angled towards the driver. The centre console and door casings are also revised with premium materials used throughout. The Discovery 4/LR4 receives two new power units in the shape of the naturally aspirated version of the 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine and the new 3.0-litre TDV6 diesel. The 2.7-litre TDV6 is retained. Handling is improved by a revised suspension inspired by the Range Rover Sport, and variable ratio steering. Fulfilling its role as a superb towing vehicle, the Discovery 4/LR4 is now available with a full 360 degree camera system with a Towing Assist feature to help line up a trailer – a system also available on the other 2010 model year vehicles. 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[Full details...] FOR SALE £5,000 Land Rover Discovery TD5 ES Mansfield, Notts, UK Land Rover Discovery 2TD5 ES manual 2002 facelift model, 121.000 miles 9 months MOT, 2 months Tax,Java black full leather interior,20inch genuine Land Rover alloy wheels with general grabber UMT... [Full details...] FOR SALE £2,500 ovno LANDROVER FREELANDER Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK 1.8cc.petrol. blue.taxed till april 011 mot till august 011. new diff fitted in may. new tyres and brakes for mot.103k miles(new engine fitted 53kmiles ago)3 former keepers.clean, tidy,non... [Full details...] FOR SALE £10,250 ono Freelander 2.0 Td4 Sport Hardback 06 Cwmbran, Torfaen, UK In immaculate condition, 3door, only 24,500 miles, half leather, silver. Any further questions please do not hesitate to ask. [Full details...] FOR SALE £1,995 Land Rover Discovery - Taxed and Tested ! Blackpool, Lancashire, UK 2.5TDI 300 series (many LR enthusiasts still prefer these over the TD5s). Drives really well. 7 seater. Manual, 4 wheel drive. PAS, ABS, Adjustable seats, adjustable steering column/wheel,... [Full details...] WANTED landrover discovery wanted Sutton In Ashfield, Notts, UK i have for swaps a y reg toyota avensis in excellent conition with fsh 90000 ish miles on clock diesil d4 engine dark green want to swap for a landrover discovery or will buy one if right price... [Full details...] FOR SALE £5,995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 TD5 ES 7 SEAT 5DR 4x4 West Yorkshire, Bradford, UK LAND ROVER Discovery 2.5 Td5 ES, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Diesel, 2000 X Reg , 92,793 miles, Metallic Silver. Leather seats, ABS, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Folding... [Full details...] FOR SALE £4,995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5 4x4 Telford, Oakengates, UK LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5, 5 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Diesel, 2001 51 Reg , Silver. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column\\\/wheel, Alloy wheels, Anti theft system, Central locking, Child... [Full details...] FOR SALE £22,450 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7 TD V6 SE 5DR 4x4 South Yorkshire, Sheffield, UK LAND ROVER Discovery 2.7 Td V6 SE, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Diesel, 2007 57 Reg , 55,000 miles, Metallic BUCKINGHAM BLUE WITH ALPACA LEATHER. This is a 1 owner car supplied new by Marshalls... [Full details...] Top Tip: Become an Expert Second Hander Would you like to know how to snatch up the best bargains on Preloved? How to ensure the items you sell fetch the best possible price? Then why not sign up to "The Haggler", our occasional email newsletter telling you everything you wanted to know about second hand, but were too afraid to ask. [Sign up now] FOR SALE £2,195 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 S HARDBACK 3DR 4x4 Telford, Oakengates, UK LAND ROVER Freelander 1.8 S Hardback, 3 Doors, Manual, Hardtop, Petrol, 2002 52 Reg , 117,000 miles, Silver. ABS, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests,... [Full details...] FOR SALE £30,950 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 4.2 SUPERCHARGED HST AUTO 4x4 South Yorkshire, Sheffield, UK RANGE ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 4.2 SUPERCHARGED HST AUTO, 5 Doors, Automatic, Estate, Petrol, 2006 56 Reg , 47,000 miles, Metallic JAVA BLACK WITH EBONY BLACK LEATHER. ------- FACTORY HST WITH REAR... [Full details...] FOR SALE £23,999 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 DIESEL AUTO 4x4 Cheshire, Warrington, UK RANGE ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 DIESEL AUTO, Automatic, Diesel, 2007 57 Reg , 82 miles, Metallic Bonatti Grey with Black Leather, 1 Owner, Only 82k Miles with Full Service History, Mint... [Full details...] FOR SALE £3,795 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 GS STATION WAGON 5DR 4x4 Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, UK LAND ROVER Freelander 1.8 GS Station Wagon, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg , 61,000 miles, Metallic Black. quicksilver roof rails, upgraded alloys,runner boards,light guards,... [Full details...] FOR SALE £4,995 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.0 Td4 Serengeti Station Wagon 5 door 4x4 Rushden, Northamptonshire, UK 2003 reg, 93000 miles, Manual, Diesel, 5 doors, RED. 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Diesel, 93,000 miles, Metallic Red, MOT-03-2011. ABS, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Folding rear seats,... [Full details...] FOR SALE £17,995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 TDV6 S Auto 5 door 4x4 Barnstaple, Devon, UK 2005 reg, 51800 miles, Auto, 2720cc Diesel, 5 doors, Buckingham Blue. Franchise Approved, 18'' alloy wheels, Leather Pack, Active Roll Mitigation (ARM), Alloy wheels, Anti-lock braking system,... [Full details...] FOR SALE £4,395 LAND ROVER FREELANDER SERENGETI SE 5 door Estate Paignton, Devon, UK 2003 reg, 59985 miles, Manual, 1796cc PETROL, 5 doors, SILVER. This Freelander Serengeti SE Has Only Done 59985 Miles And Comes With Full Service Record, Metalic Paint, Remote Central Locking,... [Full details...] FOR SALE £22,893 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 HSE Auto SatNav F/LTH Xenons 5 door 4x4 Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK 2006 reg, 93 miles, Auto, 2720cc Diesel, 5 doors, Java black. 93K, Range Rover 2.7 HSE SPORT Auto Diesel, Touch Screen Navigation (GPS), Full Leather Electric Memory Sport Seats, ABS, Alarm, Alloy... [Full details...] FOR SALE £8,995 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.0 Td4 Adventurer Station Wagon 5 door 4x4 High Peak, Derbyshire, UK 2005 reg, 60000 miles, Manual, 1951cc Diesel, 5 doors, SILVER. 2 Registered Keepers, Central Locking, Remote Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, ABS, Traction Control, Air... [Full details...] FOR SALE £5,990 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 SE STATION WAGON 5DR 4x4 Surrey, Oxted, UK LAND ROVER Freelander 1.8 SE Station Wagon, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Petrol, 2004 54 Reg , 37,000 miles, Metallic Silver, MOT-04-2011. VERY LOW MILES FULL SERVICE HISTORY , Half Leather... 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