Camel World


Dimensions:
Overall length:	4714 mm, including winch and bull bar
Overall width:	2189 mm
Height:	2205mm, including roof rack and jerry cans
Wheelbase:	2540 mm
Track, front and rear:	1486 mm
Ground clearance:	205 mm ( unladen )
EEC kerb weight:	2100 kg ( without accessories )
Fuel tank capacity:	88,6 litres

Engine:
Type:	Intercooled, turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine with four cylinders in-line
Cubic Capacity:	2495 cc ( 152 cu in )
Bore:	90,47 mm ( 3,56 in )
Stroke:	97 mm ( 3,82 in )
Compression ratio:	19.5:1
Max. power ( DIN net ):	83 kW ( 111,3 bhp ) at 4,000 rpm
Max. torque:	265 Nm ( 195 lb ft ) at 1,800 rpm

Transmission:
Type:	Four-wheel-drive
Gearbox:	10 forward, 2 reverse
Transfer ratios:	High 1,214:1 / Low 3,308:1
Final drive ratio:	3,54:1
Clutch:	Single 267 mm diameter, hydraulically operated dry plate (Borg & Beck)

Suspension:
Front:	Live beam axle located by radius arm, panhard rod, telescophic Hydraulic dampers, single rated co springs
Rear:	Live beam axle located by trailing links, A frame, telescopic hydraulic Dampers, heavy duty triple rate coil springs with additional helper Springs

Steering:
Type:	Worm and roller. Power assisted with a minimum turning radius of 6,32 m ( 3,375 turns from lock to lock )

Brakes:
Front:	298 mm dia. Solid discs, servo assisted
Rear:	298 mm dia. Solid discs, servo assisted

Wheels:	5.5" x 16"

Tires:	7.00 R 16 Michelin XZL radials

Additional Features:
External:	Matt black bonnet
	2 bonnet retaining clips
	Bull bar incorporating 2 driving lamps and external winch control socket
	8,500 lb electric winch
	Sump guard
	2 x 3.5 ton towing hitches on front bumper
	Raised air intake pipe
	Bush guard wire, bull bar to roof rack
	Rear door mounted ladder to roof rack
	Rear mounted spot lamp
	Rear lamp guards 1 x 5 ton towning hitch on rear bumper
	Fuel tank guard

Full length roof rack incorporating:	Sand tracks
	Felling axe
	Shovel
	Pick axe
	4 spot lamps

Stowage on roof for:	4 expedition cases
	Additional spare wheel
	Towing ropes
	Exhaust jack

Internal:	Full internal roll cage
	Terratrip electronic trip meter
	Vehicle speed monitor
	GPS
	Vehicle compass
	Flexible map lamp
	VHF radio
	1 hand-held spot lamp
	Hand-held winch control unit
	2 fire extinguishers
	Rear compartment dog guard

Stowage in rear of vehicle for:	2 x 22 liter water cans
	2 x 22 liter fuel cans
	2 waterproof aluminium food boxes
	1 spare parts box
	1 tool kit
	4 expedition cases
	Towing bar

History: Land Rover and Camel Trophy were partners for 18 years. The Discovery was the official Camel Trophy vehicle been from 1990 - 1997. In April 1999 LAND ROVER and WBI announced: "The event has played a major role in sustaining the image of Land Rover as the manufacturer of the best 4 x 4 s in the world" (Marketing director Rover Group) Most of the Cars were used for the national selection events after surviving the Camel trophy. After that they were sold to private enthusiasts. About 450 Camel Trophy vehicles were built during these years. In Europe there are an number of Camel Trophy Clubs for those with an interest in the breed. There are a large number of these Camel Discos still on the road. There was a special edition of the Discovery in 1999. It was called "Camel Trophy Edition." It shares the same coachwork and decals as the competition vehicles, but that's about it. Good for fat balding businessmen and their wives who need something for the school run. The special equipment for the Camel Trophy Discoverys was supplied by MANTEC, which still produces stuff for Land Rovers. The new G4 Challenge vehicles are produced without many of the safety features that the CT vehicle included as standard. One such omission is the roll cage. This gives you a good idea of the sort of competition it is.