Land Rover Discovery
L462 (Disco 5), 2017–
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Discovery, 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
Td6 / SDV6 3.0 diesel, air, standard height, 3.21s, from 255/60R19| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R18 | 32.6 in | +0.8 in | 62 mph | 1,436 | Keep 3.21s | Open → |
| 33x12.50R18 | 33.0 in | +1.0 in | 61 mph | 1,418 | 3.42 | Open → |
| 275/70R18 | 33.2 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,411 | 3.42 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R18 | 35.0 in | +2.0 in | 58 mph | 1,337 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R18 | 35.0 in | +2.0 in | 58 mph | 1,337 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R18 | 37.0 in | +3.0 in | 55 mph | 1,264 | 3.91 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,507 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted. These are 18 in sizes; the stock wheel is 19 in.
Trims
6 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Td6 / SDV6 3.0 diesel, air, standard height | 255/60R19 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | 3.21 | 26 · 21.2 · 24.8 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Td6 / SDV6 3.0 diesel, air, off-road height | 255/60R19 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | 3.21 | 34 · 27.5 · 30 | 11.1 in | Use → |
| SD4 2.0 diesel (RoW), air, off-road height | 255/60R19 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | 3.31 | 34 · 27.5 · 30 | 11.1 in | Use → |
| Si6 3.0 supercharged, air, standard height, 20 in | 255/55R20 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | — | 26 · 21.2 · 24.8 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Si6 3.0 supercharged, air, off-road height, 20 in | 255/55R20 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | — | 34 · 27.5 · 30 | 11.1 in | Use → |
| Coil suspension (base, some markets) | 255/60R19 | ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic | — | 29 · 22.2 · 27 | 8.7 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 115.1 in
- Front overhang
- 33.8 in
- Rear overhang
- 46.3 in
- Height
- 75 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 255/55R20, 255/60R19
Transmissions and low range
- ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic
- 4.714 · 3.143 · 2.106 · 1.667 · 1.285 · 1 · 0.839 · 0.667
- Low range, d5_2spd
- 2.93:1
Axles
- Front
- Open front diff, independent
- Rear
- IRS rear diff, optional Active Locking Rear Differential
- 3.21 ratio
- Td6 / SDV6 3.0 diesel, air, standard height, Td6 / SDV6 3.0 diesel, air, off-road height
- 3.31 ratio
- SD4 2.0 diesel (RoW), 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 or coil
- Rear
- independent, air springs (coil on base trims in some markets)
- Rear layout
- Independent
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 23 mpg
- Rated years
- 2017–2026, 4WD
Every calculator, set up for the Discovery
Source: cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com.
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