Another great innovation of this brand-new car series is that the traditional leaf spring rear suspension is replaced by spiral spring suspension, and the road handling of the vehicle has changed qualitatively. This move was undoubtedly a sensation at that time. At the same time, the full-time four-wheel drive system of Range Rover was transplanted, and the disc brakes were replaced collectively. Therefore, this set of cars was enthusiastically sought after by off-road enthusiasts as soon as it came out.
The Land Rover 90/11130 car series has quite fierce passing performance and adaptability, except for the differences in overall dimensions. The minimum ground clearance is 2 15mm, the approach angle is 50, the departure angle is 26, and the maximum wading depth is 508 mm. Coupled with the V8 engine with a peak power of 65,438+080 HP and a peak torque of 32.2kgm, this series not only completely inherits all the advantages of Land Rover models, but also is equipped with the leapfrog technology of Range Rover, which makes it stand out in the off-road vehicle market of its class.
1989, Land Rover released another important technology about the Defender car series, namely, a 2.5-liter TDi turbocharged direct injection diesel engine with a peak power of 11horsepower and a peak torque of 27.3kgm at1800 rpm. At this point, the defender has completed the power configuration pedigree of gasoline engine and diesel engine, and the defender is ready for an all-round attack.
1990, the big day is here. Land Rover's parent company, Rover Group, was acquired by BAE for 6,543.8+0.5 billion yuan from the British government for two years, and Land Rover began to comprehensively adjust its sales strategy. In order to facilitate sales, its products were adjusted uniformly, and the Defender 90/110/130 sedan series was officially released, which made Land Rover rely on it.
As an entry-level off-road vehicle, Guardian can be summarized as "low threshold", and the interior and dashboard can be described as concise, except for a few necessary function buttons, which are bare. The floor of the carriage is covered with process holes for drainage ... but the cross-country spirit is distinguished by these "rough" details. As an off-road vehicle, what you need is a machine that can take you anywhere and then take you out. Defenders are so determined in defending the supreme honor of off-road vehicles that there is no doubt.
Since its birth, Land Rover has been firmly supported by the whole UK, from the Queen to the farmers. For the defenders, the trust of the British army is the greatest glory. The army will always be the cruelest automobile test factory, where everything will happen, including war. Defenders have witnessed every step of the British modernization process since they served in the army, including of course every war. Defender faithfully served the British army with its excellent performance and almost stubborn durability, and evolved a complete GM family to meet any special requirements of the army. Until today, the latest Defender attack aircraft is still the most reliable all-terrain vehicle of the British elite special air service group (SAS).
The early Land Rover followed the footsteps of the British all over the world, and most of them were inaccessible areas. Extreme climate and terrain conditions make people who have been in contact with Land Rover forget this loyal machine. Defenders, as the closest one in the blood of Land Rover, naturally go to the hardest places to inherit the tradition. So from the vast Serengeti prairie in Tanzania to the crowded streets in Mumbai, from the humid and muddy rain forest in Amazon to the dry and hot desert in Sahara; Defenders can chase frightened lions, stick to the last oasis in the vast sand sea, and put wheels on your dream of conquest.
Defenders have defended the honor of bloodline and gained global recognition. Of course, there are exceptions to everything. Defenders are not universally recognized in the United States, a big automobile consumption country. As it turns out, maybe the defender didn't get any chance to show his ability. 1992, only 500 defender 1 10 were sold to the United States, and only 25 were sold in Canada. The United States can be said to be the most unpractical country in the world. This simple little thing has almost nothing, which is too unappetizing for Americans.
1993, Defender made another almost subversive attempt to hit the American market, and launched the folding soft top Defender 90 with V8 engine. Rainy Britain won't need a convertible SUV. Only those stupid white fat people in Miami would think of making that nondescript color, and the British defenders were furious. In fact, there is no reason to think that a sturdy and practical machine is more attractive to girls than a flashy jeep shepherd under a palm tree, let alone a challenge whose ending is well known.
1994, BMW acquired Rover Group for 800 million pounds, and Land Rover became the name of BMW. Obviously, BMW is not good at operating off-road vehicles, especially those of victorious countries. After losing a lot of R&D investment, Land Rover was finally sold to Americans, which is a real British humor. Fortunately, Ford's sales strategy saved Land Rover's life, and all models were completely preserved. Especially the defenders, the Americans spared this stubborn boy with some edges and corners. Today, when all my brothers are SUV drivers, defenders can continue to stand on their own turf and use their own strength to deal with any challenges that question the lineage of Land Rover.