"1948 Land Rover / Defender : Defending The Faith, Die-hard, & Living Legend Off-roaders Jeep"

1948 Land Rover Series 1

It’s hard to imagine how the Land Rover, antique look can survive for more than 60 years, surviving mini, 2 hp and beetle. By modern standards, performance and refinement are terrible. Its seating position is flawed, turned legs and elbows. Comfort and safety features are very limited. Your off-road course, remains a strong selling point for free, but I think more importantly, to your revenue is always green, his cult status. What’s more American than the Jeep, Land Rover 4×4 off-roader icon in the minds of men. His extensive exposure in the deserts of Africa or Australia’s animal world, announced its extensive use by the armies of the British Commonwealth countries, the United Nations, NGOs and responsible animal film over the years people a glimpse of his tough image browser. Furthermore, with the support of the 60-year heritage, its ancient appearance is actually a positive element.

1958 Land Rover Series II

The original Land Rover was designed to deliver robust and easy to repair and run on any surface. He had to overcome great ground clearance and suspension travel to the big rock. A box of two-speed transfer gearbox combination with 4-speed manual gearbox allows you to climb steep slopes. All his body parts were made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, never rust. Later, a variety of wheelbases and chassis were available to adjust for different purposes. Some were even able to seat 12 people (good)! Not surprisingly, it soon became very popular in Great Britain, Africa, Australia and the Middle East, regardless of military or civilian. In fact, the land rover used as the fleet of police patrols in Hong Kong from 1960 to 1990, we have something special.

1971 Land Rover Series III

During its long history, Land Rover developed a couple of times. Series 2 arrived in 1958 with the engine upgrade and some minor mechanical changes. 1971 3 Series got rounded shoulders, full synchromesh gearbox and new instrument panel. But the biggest change came in 1983, the Land Rover 90 and 110 (the name of the wheelbase in inches approximately) had changed their spring-damper, coil springs for improved ride comfort. These cars were “Defender” was renamed in 1990 to get it out of the second Land Rover Discovery model (now Land Rover has a brand) to be distinguished. The latest development was introduced in 2006. Ford had a new turbo-diesel engine, elegant exterior design, and finally, a renewed call for the inside for decades.

1983 Land Rover Defender

Over the years, Land Rover has its engine line updated many times. These include the popular 2286 cc four-cylinder petrol, 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo-diesel (TD5) and the flagship 3.5-liter Rover V8. None of them produced satisfactory results, as they were tuned to tolerate heavy and low-octane fuel is often found in developing countries. As the air cooled 911, the Land Rover has developed slowly and steadily over the last 60 years. It has never been a complete change, so Defender today is still a lot of character and shortcomings of the original. It is a living history.

2009 Land Rover Defender

Specifications :

Model	Series I  2.0	Series II  2.25	Series III  2.6	90 V8
Year of production	1948-58 (all S1)	1958-71 (all S2)	1971-85 (all S3)	1983-now (90/110/Defender)
No. produced	210,000 units (all S1)	560,000 units (all S2)	540,000 units (all S3)	est 650,000 units (’83-’09)
Layout	Front-engined, 4wd	Front-engined, 4wd	Front-engined, 4wd	Front-engined, 4wd
Engine	Inline-4, ohv intake, side exhaust, 2v/cyl.	Inline-4, ohv, 2v/cyl.	Inline-6, ohv intake, side exhaust, 2v/cyl.	V8, ohv, 2v/cyl.
Capacity	1997 cc	2286 cc	2625 cc	3528 cc
Power	52 hp	70 hp	86 hp	134 hp
Torque	101 lbft	124 lbft	132 lbft	187 lbft
Gearbox	4M	4M	4M	5M
Weight	-	-	-	1670 kg
Top speed	65 mph	68 mph	80 mph	84 mph
0-60 mph	-	-	-	13.6 sec