Land Rover Defender 130
L663, 2023–
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Defender 130, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
130 D300/D350 3.0 diesel, air, standard height, 3.31s, from 255/60R20| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33x12.50R20 | 33.0 in | +0.5 in | 63 mph | 1,403 | Keep 3.31s | Open → |
| 275/65R20 | 34.1 in | +1.0 in | 61 mph | 1,358 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R20 | 35.0 in | +1.5 in | 60 mph | 1,322 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R20 | 35.0 in | +1.5 in | 60 mph | 1,322 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 37x13.50R20 | 37.0 in | +2.5 in | 56 mph | 1,251 | 3.91 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,444 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
4 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 D300/D350 3.0 diesel, air, standard height | 255/60R20 | ZF 8-speed automatic, 5.5 first | 3.31 | 30.1 · 22 · 24.5 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| 130 D300/D350 3.0 diesel, air, off-road height | 255/60R20 | ZF 8-speed automatic, 5.5 first | 3.31 | 37.6 · 27.9 · 28.8 | 11.5 in | Use → |
| 130 P400/P425 petrol, air, standard height | 255/60R20 | ZF 8-speed automatic, 5.5 first | 3.55 | 30.1 · 22 · 24.5 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| 130 P400/P425 petrol, air, off-road height | 255/60R20 | ZF 8-speed automatic, 5.5 first | 3.55 | 37.5 · 27.9 · 25.8 | 11.5 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Front overhang
- 33.3 in
- Rear overhang
- 58.7 in
- Height
- 78 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 255/60R20
Transmissions and low range
- ZF 8-speed automatic, 5.5 first (3.0 P400 and 3.0 D250/D300 MHEV)
- 5.5 · 3.52 · 2.2 · 1.72 · 1.317 · 1 · 0.823 · 0.64
- Low range, l663_2spd
- 2.93:1
Axles
- Front
- Open front diff, independent SLA
- Rear
- Integral-link IRS; optional Active Locking Rear Differential
- 3.31 ratio
- 130 D300/D350 3.0 diesel, air, standard height, 130 D300/D350 3.0 diesel, air, off-road height
- 3.55 ratio
- 130 P400/P425 petrol, air, standard height, 130 P400/P425 petrol, air, off-road height
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 14.29 in, 363 mm
- Rear rotor
- 13.78 in, 350 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, air springs
- Rear
- independent integral-link, air springs (coil on some base trims outside US)
- Rear layout
- Independent
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 19 mpg
- Rated years
- 2025–2026, 4WD
Aftermarket bumpers
4 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Defender 130 sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 2
- Expedition One Defender 2020+ Front Bumper (DFNDR-FB)150 lb · $2,520 · winch ready
- Proud Rhino Winch Bumper, Defender L663 (Non A-Bar and A-Bar versions)$2,388 · winch ready
Rear 2
Every calculator, set up for the Defender 130
Source: landrover.co.uk.
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