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Defender 90 / 110 NAS
North American Specification models built to meet US safety rules. Around 500 110 wagons came first in 1993, followed by the 90 soft top with its full external roll cage. All used the 3.9 or 4.0 litre V8.
- Released
- 1993
- Ended
- 1997
Full technical specification
Figures are typical for the model range and vary by year, engine, body style and market.
Engine
- Type
- Rover V8 petrol, multi-point fuel injection
- Displacement
- 3,947 cc (3.9), 3,950 cc (4.0, 1997)
- Power
- 182 bhp @ 4,750 rpm
- Torque
- 233 lb ft @ 3,100 rpm
Transmission & drive
- Gearbox
- R380 5-speed manual; ZF 4HP22 4-speed auto (1997)
- Transfer box
- LT230 2-speed
- 4WD system
- Permanent 4WD, lockable centre differential
Chassis & running gear
- Frame
- Welded box-section steel ladder chassis
- Body
- Aluminium alloy panels on steel bulkhead
- Front suspension
- Coil springs, radius arms, Panhard rod
- Rear suspension
- Coil springs, trailing links, A-frame (self-levelling unit on some 110s)
- Axles
- Live beam axles, Salisbury rear on 110 and 130
- Brakes
- Front and rear discs, servo assisted
- Steering
- Power assisted recirculating ball (manual on early models)
Dimensions & capacities
- Wheelbase
- 92.9 in (90) / 110 in (110)
- Length
- 160.5 in (90), 184.7 in (110)
- Kerb weight
- Approx. 1,800 kg (90 ST)
- Safety
- Full external roll cage, side impact door beams, high-level brake light
Production
- Built at
- Solihull, England, for the USA and Canada
- Units
- Approx. 500 x 110 (1993), approx. 6,500 x 90 (1994 - 97)
- Colours
- Alpine White, Coniston Green, AA Yellow, Beluga Black and more