Land Rover Defender 90 BHP
The Land Rover Defender 90 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top produces 121 BHP, while the 2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Adventure TD produces 122 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
55 recorded variants, from 90–136 BHP.
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Popular Land Rover Defender 90 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 Adventure TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP |
| Defender 90 XS Hard Top TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP |
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2015 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,402 cc | Diesel | 2007–2015 | 90–121 BHP | 360 Nm | 19 |
| 2,198 cc | Diesel | 2012–2016 | 122 BHP | 360 Nm | 27 |
| 2,495 cc | Diesel | 2000–2007 | 136 BHP | 315 Nm | 9 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 Adventure TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS Hard Top TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2016 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Adventure TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2015 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Heritage TD Double Cab | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Landmark TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Pick Up TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS Hard Top TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2015 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2014 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2014 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Pick Up TD | 2014 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS Hard Top TD | 2014 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2014 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2013 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2013 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 Pick Up TD | 2013 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2013 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 90 mph | |
| Defender 90 Pick Up TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 X-Tech LE Hard Top TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2012 | 2,198 cc | Diesel | 122 BHP | 123.7 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 14.7 sec | 90 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2011 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 82 mph | |
| Defender 90 Hard Top X-Tech LE TD | 2011 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 82 mph |
| Defender 90 Pick Up TD | 2011 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 82 mph |
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2011 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 82 mph |
| Defender 90 County TD | 2010 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 82 mph |
| Defender 90 Hard Top TD | 2010 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 82 mph | |
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2010 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Pick Up | 2010 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 XS TD | 2010 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | 15.8 sec | 82 mph |
| Defender 90 County Hard Top SWB | 2009 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 360 Nm | 67.1 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2009 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Pick Up | 2009 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 County Hard Top SWB | 2008 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 360 Nm | 67.1 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2008 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Pick Up | 2008 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 County Hard Top SWB | 2007 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 360 Nm | 67.1 kW | ||
| Defender 90 County TD5 | 2007 | 2,495 cc | Diesel | 136 BHP | 138 PS | 315 Nm | 101.5 kW | 132 mph | |
| Defender 90 Hard Top | 2007 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 Pick Up | 2007 | 2,402 cc | Diesel | 121 BHP | 122.4 PS | 360 Nm | 90 kW | ||
| Defender 90 County TD5 | 2006 | 2,495 cc | Diesel | 136 BHP | 138 PS | 315 Nm | 101.5 kW | 132 mph | |
| Defender 90 County TD5 | 2005 | 2,495 cc | Diesel | 136 BHP | 138 PS | 315 Nm | 101.5 kW | 132 mph | |
| Defender 90 County TD5 | 2004 | 2,495 cc | Diesel | 136 BHP | 138 PS | 315 Nm | 101.5 kW | 132 mph |
Land Rover Defender 90 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Land Rover Defender 90?
Recorded horsepower for the Land Rover Defender 90 is 90–136 BHP across 55 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Land Rover Defender 90 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 136 BHP, from the 2,495 cc Diesel.
Which Land Rover Defender 90 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 136 BHP, recorded for 2007.
What torque is recorded for the Land Rover Defender 90?
Recorded torque is 315–360 Nm on the 55 variants that include it.