Discovery Series I

Land Rover Discovery Series I (1989–1998)
Production: 1989–1998
Assembly United Kingdom: Solihull
Designer Dave Evans, Mike Sampson, Richard Bartlam, Mike Brogan, Mehmet Ozoturk, Alan Sheppard and
Body and chassis:
Body style 3-door estate
3-door van
5-door estate
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L T-Series I4 (petrol)
2.5 L 200Tdi I4-T (diesel; 1989–94)
2.5 L 300Tdi I4-T (diesel; 1994–98)
3.5 L Rover V8 (petrol)
3.9 L Rover V8 (petrol)
Transmission 4-speed ZF 4HP22 automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions:
Wheelbase 2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length 4,540 mm (178.7 in)
Width 1,790 mm (70.6 in)
Height 1,970 mm (77.4 in)
The Discovery Series I was conspicuously presented during the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show. Introduced to market in the United Kingdom in October of that year.  The new model was strongly based on the more upmarket Range Rover, using the same chassis, suspension, and 4WD system. A derivative body design – especially the four-door copied much of the more expensive Range Rover’s body structure. However, with smaller engines available, just two short side doors at the introduction. The new Discovery was priced more affordably, for a larger, more middle-class market segment, intended to counter the Japanese competition at the time.