HO – 1:87 Scale
With the Discovery Series I, the British off-road vehicle manufacturer Land Rover launched a new model line in 1989 that was supposed to be cheaper than the previous Defender and Range Rover vehicle types. Since Japanese off-road vehicle manufacturers were already pushing into the European market, quick action was required and in just three years Mike Donovan and his team developed a vehicle that, according to specifications, was to be placed between DM 35,000 and DM 50,000 – the Discovery. In October 1989, the Discovery was presented at a price of DM 45,350. With 353,843 Series I models built, it even topped the popular Defender. It was probably also because the new Rover appealed to a different target group, as it combined good on-road and off-road driving characteristics. The successful Discovery then went into the second round with the Series II. In November 1998 Rover presented two new all-wheel drive variants, the light alloy 4.0 liter V8 with 136 kW (185 hp)
and the 2.5-liter Td5 diesel with 102 kW (139 hp). However, the 4.6-liter V8 with 162 kW (220 hp) produced five years later was not available on the German market. In addition to the standard ABS (anti-lock braking system) with the then new braking system, there was also a four-speed automatic transmission for an additional charge of 4,000 DM. With the same wheelbase, the Series II grew by 6.5 cm in length. A third row of seats was also available as an option in the interior, so that seven seats were available. At the end of 2002, the Discovery underwent another extensive facelift.
Made from Plastic
Made in Germany
Note – Model item, not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
