Land Rover Defender I 2.8i (South Africa) SUV
143 kW194 PS192 hp280 Nm1997–2001
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- Power
- 143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp
- Torque
- 280 Nm 207 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,793 cm³
A 2.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 143 kW (194 PS) and 280 Nm of torque powers the Land Rover Defender I 2.8 2.8i (South Africa) SUV. In the Defender I 2.8 2.8i (South Africa), power goes to all four wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 6 versions in the Defender I range, with 79% more output than the entry 2.5 200Tdi (80 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,793 cm³ 2.8 l · 170 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp |
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) |
Production
| Body type | SUV |
|---|---|
| Years | 1997–2001 |
| Generation | Defender I (1983–2016) |
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