Land Rover Discovery 1998 3.9 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i has been produced from January, 1999 to July, 2002. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.9 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 4750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Land Rover Discovery 1998 - 2002 version and torque 340 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 300 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Land Rover Discovery 3.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 170 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 16.7 litres per 100km (6 km/l), city fuel economy - 22.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 13.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i technical data
| Model: | Land Rover Discovery V8i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 1999. January ... 2002. July | ||
| Engine: | 3947 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 185 HP ON 4750 RPM | Torque: | 340 NM ON 2600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.7 (combined) 22.9 (urban) 13.1 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres (25.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.70m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.94m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 1290 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1970 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2750 kg | ||
Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i engine 42D
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 3946 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 94 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 71 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.35 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Land Rover Discovery 1998 V8i oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) |
| Power | 185 - 190 HP ON 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 - 340 NM ON 2600 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1994 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Land Rover Range Rover |
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All Land Rover Discovery crossover [1998 - 2002] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Land Rover Discovery 1999 2.5 Td5 4x4
Jan 1999 — Jul 2002 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 137 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1999 2.5 Td5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jul 2002 | 2.5 Diesel | 137 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
|
Land Rover Discovery 1998 3.9 4.0i V8 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.7 seconds |
3.9 Petrol | 185 HP | 16.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Land Rover Discovery 1999 3.9 V8i 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jul 2002 | 3.9 Petrol | 185 HP | 16.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |