The Discovery’s launch ushered in a new, more efficient, and more economical direct-injected diesel 200Tdi engine. In 1989, with the addition of the Discovery to Land Rover’s lineup, the 90 was called the Defender. The 2.5-liter diesel engine was modified slightly to include a redesigned crankshaft, Teflon-coated pistons, and nimonic steel exhaust valves. A year later, the 90 began sporting a popular “Diesel Turbo” option. Since 1985, the D90 for sale has also had wind-up windows rather than the sliding windows of the Series III.Īlso in 1985, the short-wheelbase D90 was first given V8 power along with 114hp, mated to a five-speed LT85 manual gearbox. Land Rover also fitted the 90 with the Range Rover’s permanent four-wheel-drive system that features a two-speed transfer gearbox with a lockable center differential. Mechanically, it upgraded the Series III with the addition of coil springs to provide a more comfortable ride and improve axle articulation. Stylistically, the 90 looks quite similar to the previous Land Rover Series III model.

Since the Defender would require significant design modifications to include airbags and the US market was limited, Land Rover halted North American production in 1997.

In 1997, the US DoT required that all vehicles be fitted with airbags. Together, the 90 and the 110 replaced the original Land Rover series, and, along with the Range Rover, completed Land Rover’s lineup until the introduction of a longer model, the 130 in 1985, followed by the Discovery in 1989.ĭefenders were produced for the American market from 1994-97 due to stringent regulations.

It was introduced one year after its longer predecessor, the 110. The D90 is a durable utility vehicle characterized by its 92.9” wheelbase, exposed door hinges, and riveted bodywork. Plans to bring a modern version of the soft-top Defender 90 back into production were announced in 2018. This model enjoyed a continuous 67-year-long production run that ended Jan. Designed by Land Rover in 1984, the Defender 90 was developed from the original Land Rover Series launched in 1948 and bears a striking resemblance to the Series I, II and III models that came before it. The Land Rover Defender 90 for sale is a rugged, no-frills British four-wheel-drive off-road utility vehicle.

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