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Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
    • Average torque: 460 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2123 kg / 4681 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3068 kg / 6765 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 2.0 SD4 —8 AT (430 Nm)
  • 2.0 Si4 —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 3.0 I6 —8 AT (550 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SD4 8 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Si4 8 AT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 I6 8 AT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SD4 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 Si4 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 I6 8 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SD4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Si4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.0 I6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 460 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2240 kg / 4939 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3230 kg / 7122 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2020 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 2.0 SD4 —8 AT (430 Nm)
  • 3.0 I6 —8 AT (550 Nm)
  • 2.0 Si4 —8 AT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SD4 8 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 I6 8 AT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Si4 8 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SD4 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0 I6 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 Si4 8 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SD4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 I6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Si4 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 515 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2240 kg / 4939 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3230 kg / 7122 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 5.0 V8 —8 AT (515 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 5.0 V8 8 AT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.0 V8 8 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.0 V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 18.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4100 rpm
      • Average torque: 283 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2049 kg / 4518 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2949 kg / 6503 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 2.5 TD5 —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.5 TDi —5 MT (265 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.5 TDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 TD5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TDi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 17.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4240 rpm
      • Average torque: 231 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1910 kg / 4212 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2765 kg / 6097 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 2.5 —5 MT (181 Nm)
  • 2.5 D —5 MT (158 Nm)
  • 2.5 TD5 —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.5 TDi —5 MT (265 Nm)
  • 3.5 V8 —5 MT (253 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—17.9 s to 60 mph (18.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 TDi 5 MT—17.2 s to 60 mph (18.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 D 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.5 TDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.5 V8 5 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TD Manual 5 MT - - -
    2.5 D Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TD5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TDi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.5 V8 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type -
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 16.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4292 rpm
      • Average torque: 243 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1697 kg / 3742 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2462 kg / 5429 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 Land Rover Defender through generations

  • 2.5 —5 MT (181 Nm)
  • 2.5 D —5 MT (158 Nm)
  • 2.5 TD5 —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.5 TDi —5 MT (255 Nm)
  • 4.0 i V8 —5 MT (312 Nm)
  • 3.5 V8 —5 MT (253 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 D 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 TD5 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.5 TDi 5 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 4.0 i V8 5 MT—4750 rpm.
  • 3.5 V8 5 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 D Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TD5 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.5 TDi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    4.0 i V8 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4750 rpm. 91%
    3.5 V8 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.5 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%