The History of The History of Land Rover Land Rover Discovery 3Discovery 3

The Land Rover Discovery is the The Land Rover Discovery is the mostly awarded 4x4 in history. mostly awarded 4x4 in history.

Dubbed Project Jay in its early Dubbed Project Jay in its early days, it is the only vehicle to be days, it is the only vehicle to be awarded with 97 international awarded with 97 international awards for just a single production awards for just a single production 4x4. The multi-awarded 4-wheel 4x4. The multi-awarded 4-wheel drive is arguably considered today drive is arguably considered today as a living legend in the world of as a living legend in the world of cars.cars.

Introduction Introduction

Discovery 4 or LR 4Discovery 4 or LR 4

While there are lots of While there are lots of Discovery models ranging from Discovery models ranging from the earliest 1994 models to the earliest 1994 models to present Discovery 4 or LR4 present Discovery 4 or LR4 model, we will focus on one of model, we will focus on one of the latest models which are the the latest models which are the Discovery 3.Discovery 3.

The Land Rover Discovery was manufactured in the late 2000's between 2005 and 2009. It had the design of a 5-door SUV. It came with the following engine options: the 2-liter AJD-V6, PSA DT-17, TDV6, the 4-liter Ford Cologne V6 and the 4.4-liter Jaguar AJ-V8. The Jaguar engine took road adventure to the extreme.

Brief HistoryBrief History

The car had a transmission of 6 speeds with manual and automatic options. The wheelbase had a curb weight of 2,461 kg and is 113.6 inches.

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It’s predecessor: the Series It’s predecessor: the Series

Although its predecessor was the Series II, the Land Rover Discovery 3 shared little similarities in both design and components. It was introduced as a new model while retaining the key design of the features of the Discovery. Of its new features, one of the most exciting was the Integrated Body Frame, better known as IBF.

It was developed to "upgrade" the series from a traditional, strong ladder frame chassis. In contrast to the old frame which was still great for an off road experience, the IBF is easier to handle and is less heavy when on the road. The Monocoque system which allowed higher speed driving is an alternative to the strong ladder frame system.

Integrated Body Frame or IBFIntegrated Body Frame or IBFThe all new IBF is said to merge these systems, providing a Monocoque system for the engine bay and passenger compartment.

The ladder chassis is integrated under the gearbox and suspension. The outlooks about the car’s performance of the IBF differ from person to person many will say that this extra weight is the reason why the Land Rover Discovery 3 is the first to be produced with a rear locking differential.

Another Feature of theAnother Feature of theLand Rover Discovery 3Land Rover Discovery 3

Another key feature in the Another key feature in the Land Rover Discovery 3Land Rover Discovery 3 is the FIS or the Full is the FIS or the Full Independent Suspension. By pumping or deflating the system, you are able to Independent Suspension. By pumping or deflating the system, you are able to modify the height of the vehicle with this air suspension system. This enabled the modify the height of the vehicle with this air suspension system. This enabled the vehicle to traverse across different landscapes whereby one can raise or lower it vehicle to traverse across different landscapes whereby one can raise or lower it for a safer and more comfortable handling. However, many say that this new for a safer and more comfortable handling. However, many say that this new feature caused the car to bottom out when taking it off the road. feature caused the car to bottom out when taking it off the road.

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A solution presented was A solution presented was installing a cross linked air installing a cross linked air suspension system that works suspension system that works like a beam axle.like a beam axle.

ConclusionsConclusions

All the new features were integrated to suit the newer model to the ever-changing 4x4 market. Most of the time today, more owners are using 4x4s exclusively on the road. Smooth, comfortable rides became a priority over off road performance.

To accommodate this market demand, the Land Rover Discovery 3 was designed. While befitting the preferences of car owners who demand comfortable rides, Discovery 3 is still a real 4x4 with an arguably good performance off road.

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