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1987 Land Rover Range Rover

US · Special Purpose Vehicles

The 1987 Land Rover Range Rover is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
3.5L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.5L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
13 MPG US (18.1 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.5L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainAWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
City12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)
Highway14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

  • 95V155000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.

    Reported August 11, 1995. View on NHTSA

  • 89V012000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A CIRCLIP HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE CIRCLIP TO DISENGAGE AND THE PIVOT SHAFT TO MOVE ENOUGH FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION.

    Remedy: REPAIR CIRCLIP INSTALLATION TO PREVENT ITS DISENGAGEMENT.

    Reported January 31, 1989. View on NHTSA

  • 88V195000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    INFLATION PRESSURE RECOMMENDED FOR REAR WHEELS WILL NOT SUPPORT REAR GAWR.

    Remedy: SEND NOTIFICATION LETTER WITH A REVISED TIRE PLACARD INDICATING APPROPRIATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.

    Reported December 19, 1988. View on NHTSA

  • 88V116000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

    CORROSION COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND ITS RETAINING BRACKET.

    Remedy: INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL FILTER BRACKET.

    Reported July 22, 1988. View on NHTSA

  • 88V034000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    A NYLON PIVOT PIN IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK MECHANISM MAY BE TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER.

    Remedy: INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BELT ASSEMBLY.

    Reported March 16, 1988. View on NHTSA

  • 87V146000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING STATEMENT LABEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.

    Remedy: AFFIX WARNING LABEL TO MASTER CYLINDER STATING CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING.

    Reported September 15, 1987. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 23, 2026

Data verified: October 23, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover have?

3.5L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover?

Combined fuel economy is 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.