1992 vs 1993

[ajh]

Are there any differences between the 1992 V8 LWB and the 1993 model? I have someone who needs a donor for parts so if they're the same this one is available at a good price.

[task]

Air suspension, I think 92/93 was the cross over year for the EAS, although if this is a LSE then they all had EAS so ignore me

[ajh]

If that's true then it's great as I also need some donor parts for some Defenders and if it's pre-EAS then those should work too

[task]

Just found this;

1993 Model Year

Number built 4,689 U.S. (15,385 Worldwide)

First 1993 built July 8, 1992

Last 8 digits of first 1993 U.S. Spec. Range Rover VIN PA624881

5th digit of the VIN on the LWB models was different, 7th digit of the LWB models was a 3 due to the new 4.2L V8 engine

Base Price $45,125 (Base Model now the SWB County)

Curb Weight 4,401 lbs. SWB 4,574 lbs. LWB

Gross Vehicle Weight 6019 lbs. (SWB and LWB)

Powertrain Changes:

Electronic Traction Control (ETC) or Electronic Traction Control System (ETCS) was on both SWB and LWB models. ETC used sensors from ABS system to and activated the brakes to cause power to be applied to the wheel with the most traction. The axle shafts were also upgraded from 10 spline to stronger 24 spline. The County SWB 100” model still had same 3.9L engine as 1992, but with higher compression (9.35:1 up from 8.13:1) to put out 2 more hp than for a total of 182 @ 4750 rpm, Torque was up 5 ft.-lbs. to 232 @ 3100 rpm. Bigger alternator (part #A2528) put out 100 amps, and a new poly-v belt was fitted. County LWB 108” model had a larger 4.2L (4275cc) engine (3.70” bore x 3.03 stroke) with a 8.94:1 compression ratio producing 200 hp @ 4850 rpm 251 lb-ft torque @ 3250 rpm. The engine has 4.2 stamped in the top of the intake. All models had internal valve-body changes to the transmissions for notably smoother shifting.

EPA 12 mpg city, 15 mpg highway 3.9L

EPA 13 mpg city, 16 mpg highway 4.2L (Articles in 199s said that the LWB had better mileage due the fact that the EAS would lower the vehicle at freeway speeds, but in 1994 it still had better mileage when the SWB model had EAS).

Chassis and Suspension Changes:

Longer frame was used for the 108” (2743 mm) wheelbase LWB model introduced this year.

All of the extra length was in the rear door area so all the 100” sheet metal could still be used except the rear doors and roof.

Electric Air Suspension (EAS) or Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) with auto leveling and ride height adjustment is on all LWB models, and later in the year on a small number of SWB Sport models (see below) The electronic air suspension control unit monitors level sensors at all four corners 100 times per second and automatically adjusts the vehicles air springs to constantly maintain a level ride, even when fully loaded. Driver controls on the dash allow the vehicle to be set at one of five height settings with a range of 5.1 inches (130mm).

County models had the three spoke wheels; County LWB had the five spoke wheels (most County LWB models had the five spoke wheel centers painted to match the body color), and the County Sport had silver five spoke TWR wheels. Center caps on late year County LWB and all County Sport models said center caps said "Land Rover", the center caps on most LWBs and all SWB (non Sport) County models said "Range Rover"

Exterior Changes:

Available County SWB Model Paint Colors: Alpine White, Ardennes Green, Portofino Red, and Westminster Gray

Available County LWB Model Paint Colors: Alpine White, Ardennes Green, Beluga Black Roman Bronze, Mosswood, Plymouth Blue and Beluga Black (Clear Coat).

Available County Sport Model Paint Colors: Beluga Black (Clear Coat) Aegean Blue

Beluga Black paint was only extra cost factory option available only on the County LWB and County Sport for $300 extra

New raised plastic Range Rover stickers on hood and tailgate

New raised plastic County emblem on tailgate

LWB model had the letters “LWB” next to the County emblem on the tailgate

The County emblem was now in block text vs. the script logo 1989-1992.

Black plastic under body sills had more texture.

Interior Changes:

Available Interior Colors: Sorrell Tan leather and Winchester Gray leather on County Model. Saddle leather on County LWB.

Improved in car entertainment system with a Pioneer AM/FM stereo radio/cassette, 6 CD changer, 7 a/d/s/ speakers (including a sub-woofer) on both County, County LWB, and County Sport.

Subwoofer level control moved next to the fog light switch.

RDS (signal-tracking) radio antenna was now embedded in both sides of the rear side window glass.

Improved cruise control

Single touch down power window switch was added to the passenger side (drivers side front window had the single touch feature since 1989)

Power to sunroof and windows 45 seconds after ignition shut-off

Area around sunroof switch now smooth plastic without “fuzz stuff” on it

Electric Air Suspension (EAS) control buttons added to dash

Cubby box cup holder was connected the hinge at the rear of the box

Auto dim rear view mirror with map lights now on all three models.

Front seat belt height adjusters were changed

Rear seats are raked back more to the rear

VIN plate on dash is bigger, has the Land Rover logo on it, and it is attached to the dash with anti-tamper rivets in front of the round air vent.

Improved soundproofing throughout the vehicle

Rear loadspace cover and support redesigned to accommodate taller items. A small net was added to the left side and the carpet covering the subwoofer and CD changer on the left side of the load area was replaces with a hard cover that had a door to access the CD’s.

[Range Rover Blues]

In short no. The LSE was held back for a year to sort a few things out. The interiors were all the late model with a wider choice of colours and more sound deadening.

The EFi ECU might be a different suffix but it's no biggy.

All the panels, switchgear, even the wiring loom AFAIK (a refreshing change on the RRC). I'm told the auto box is different to the 3.9.

The bog changes come on the 95 model, the soft dash. Nothing fits, the window lifts are different, the headlights, the axles, the engine and all the switches (BEST SOURCE IS A 300 dISCO).

[geoffbeaumont]

I'm fairly certain EAS was optional on the standard 100" from '93, not standard. Think there are also a few oddities that don't usually make it onto the lists, like different a different belt arrangement on the engine (I had a '93 - seem to recall some of the belts were specific to that model year).

[Quagmire]

The bog changes come on the 95 model

RRC's came fitted with toilet facilities? :D

[Range Rover Blues]

I'm fairly certain EAS was optional on the standard 100" from '93, not standard. Think there are also a few oddities that don't usually make it onto the lists, like different a different belt arrangement on the engine (I had a '93 - seem to recall some of the belts were specific to that model year).

The SE had a 100 amp alternator which used a flat multu-vee eblt driven by the crank and runnibg over an idler on the PAS pulley, the parts are interchangeable. The alternoator will work with a noraml V belt if you fit a 13mm wide belt rather than a 10mm.

EAS was standard on the top of the range SE from what I know, it was never standard on all models even on the softie.

RRC's came fitted with toilet facilities? :D

Fat fingers are, as always, optional