Who makes the Discovery 3 engine?
The engines used in the Discovery 3 were all taken from Land Rover’s sister company at the time, Jaguar. A Ford/PSA-developed 2.7-litre, 195 hp (145 kW), 440 Nm V6 diesel engine (the TdV6) was intended to be the biggest seller in Europe.
How many turbos does a Discovery 3 have?
| Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 Engine Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Bore x Stroke : | 81.0 x 88.0 mm 3.19 x 3.46 inches |
| Number of valves : | 24 Valves |
| Aspiration : | Turbo + Intercooler |
| Compression Ratio : | 17.3 |
How long will a Discovery 3 last?
A lack of servicing and maintenance is often to blame, but if you look after them properly they’ll hold their own and you can get more than 200,000 miles from them.
How good is the Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE TDV6?
Our verdict on the Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE TDV6. An exceptional product from an exceptional company. No longer a staid, sensible and slightly clunky mid-size SUV, the Discovery is now a car to rival high-end estates and MPVs in terms of drivability, refinement, desirability and versatility.
What kind of engine does a Discovery 3 have?
The Discovery 3 was a high-end off-road wagon that came in three models, the S, SE and HSE, there was a choice of V6, V8 and turbo-diesel engines and a much-lauded four-wheel drive system that gave it its legendary off-road performance.
Should I get a DSc recovery 3 or a Range Rover TDV6?
Dscovery 3 needed but never got Range Rover’s 3.6 litre twin turbo TDV8 diesel with 272PS and 640Nm. In the Range Rover, despite more power and torque than the TDV6, fuel consumption figures are the same or better at 19.6mpg urban, 31.2mpg extra-urban, 25.1mpg combined. Cuts 0-60 by 4 seconds to 8.5 seconds.
Is it cheaper to buy a used Discovery 3?
If you suspect a car has been used off-road walk away, there are plenty of town-bound Discos that have never seen a gravel road. Anyone who bought a new Discovery 3 would be reeling at the rate of depreciation they have endured, but that means second-handies are relatively affordable for those backing up in the used car market.