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Defender's ruggedness is further enhanced by the addition of a new 4.0-liter aluminum alloy V-8 engine with higher torque at lower rpm and, for the first time, a standard four-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel disc brakes are also standard. These, along with Defender's permanent four-wheel drive and locking center differential, make for a combination that is notably docile to drive and highly tractable off-road or on.
There's also an absorbent, long-travel coil spring suspension, which provides a full 9 inches of ground clearance and as much as 11 inches of suspension travel. As a result, Defender possesses unsurpassed ride composure over rough terrain. And, with equal ease, it can climb 45-degree grades and haul more than a ton of payload. That's why a receiver for a Class III towing hitch is built into the frame.
Defender's purpose-built construction is much like money in the bank -- even though you may not need it every day, it's certainly good to know it's there.
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