Land Rover Range Rover Classic – specifications
Built: 1970–1996 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1970–1996
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Land Rover Range Rover (P38A): a large off-road vehicle from Solihull with V8 engines and a turbodiesel, built from 1994 to 2002
Land Rover builds the Range Rover (P38A) at its Solihull plant in the United Kingdom. The model was developed as a successor to the original Range Rover, now referred to as the 'Classic', and was later replaced by the L322 generation. The body is a five-door luxury off-road vehicle.
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Engine choices comprised a 4.0-litre and a 4.6-litre Rover V8 alongside a 2.5-litre BMW (M51) six-cylinder turbodiesel, paired with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle is 4,712 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,819 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,746 mm. Drive is sent to all four wheels.
The P38A positioned itself as a large luxury off-roader, having to balance genuine off-road capability with the comfort expectations of the luxury class. The choice between the petrol V8 and the BMW turbodiesel let buyers weigh smoothness against range, a typical offering for this vehicle class.
Buying a used P38A, the air suspension is a key check, as leaking air springs and an ageing compressor system are among its known weak points. On the BMW turbodiesel, checking the injection pump is worthwhile, and on the V8 engines the cooling system and head gaskets. The frame and body should be examined for corrosion at the sills and around the rear axle, since the vehicle's weight puts heavy strain on these areas.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Land Rover Range Rover (P38A), Land Rover (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 3.5 L Rover V8; 3.9 L Rover V8; 4.2 L Rover V8; 2.4 L VM Motori TD I4; 2.5 L VM Motori TD I4; 2.5 L 200Tdi TD I4; 2.5 L 300Tdi TD I4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,780correct |
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| Height | 1800 mm (1970-1980); 1780 mm (1980 onwards)correct |
| Wheelbase | 2743 mm (UK-specification LSE/US County LWB); 2540 mm (all others)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual gearbox; 5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic gearbox; 4-speed automaticcorrect |
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Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 86.5correct |
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Origin and approval
| Vehicle class | Mid-size SUVcorrect |
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| Parent company | Rover 1970-1994; BMW 1994-2000correct |
Other data
| Successor | Range Rover "P38A"correct |
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Land Rover Range Rover Classic built?
Production years: 1970–1996.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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