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127

Land Rover 127

Built by stretching a One Ten chassis, the 127 was aimed at utilities and emergency services needing a crew cab and a long load bed. It became the Defender 130 in 1990.

Released
1985
Ended
1990
Land Rover 127 Land Rover

Full technical specification

Figures are typical for the model range and vary by year, engine, body style and market.

Engine

Petrol
2.5 L I4 (83 bhp), 3.5 L V8 (114 - 134 bhp)
Diesel
2.5 L I4 (67 bhp), 2.5 Diesel Turbo (85 bhp)

Transmission & drive

Gearbox
LT77 / LT85 5-speed manual
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 discs, rear drums, servo assisted
Steering
Power assisted recirculating ball (manual on early models)

Dimensions & capacities

Wheelbase
127 in (3,226 mm)
Length
202 in (5,132 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1,790 mm)
Payload
Approx. 1,400 kg
Fuel tank
17.5 gal (79.5 L)

Production

Built at
Solihull, England (early cars by Special Vehicle Operations)
Body styles
Crew Cab Pick-up, Chassis Cab