Land Rover Freelander L314
The sophisticated compact SUV that pioneered the premium crossover segment for Land Rover.
- Power
- 112 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 13.2 s
- Top speed
- 99 mph
About the Land Rover Freelander L314
The L314 Freelander represented a major shift for Land Rover, moving away from traditional body-on-frame construction to a monocoque chassis with independent suspension. The Td4 variant, introduced in 2000, featured a BMW-sourced M47 common-rail diesel engine which significantly improved refinement and reliability over the earlier Di unit. While it lacked a low-range transfer box, it introduced the innovative Hill Descent Control (HDC) system to manage steep declines. It remained Europe's best-selling four-wheel-drive vehicle for five consecutive years after its launch.
Land Rover Freelander L314 specs
The Land Rover Freelander L314 produces 112 bhp (84 kW) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 13.2 seconds and has a top speed of 99 mph (159 km/h).
| Make | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Freelander |
| Generation | L314 |
| Trim | Freelander Td4 |
| Years | 1997–2006 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.0-litre inline-4 turbodiesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,951 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 112 bhp (84 kW) at 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 4,750 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,615 kg (3,560 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 69 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Land Rover Freelander L314 rarity in CarSpot
The Land Rover Freelander L314 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Land Rover Freelander L314 fun facts
- The Freelander was the first Land Rover to use a monocoque structure and did not feature a traditional low-range gearbox.
- The Td4 engine was a derivative of the BMW M47 engine, also found in the E46 3 Series of the same era.
- Land Rover developed Hill Descent Control specifically for the Freelander to compensate for its lack of a low-range transfer case.
