Thread: What are PUMA's?

If memory serves, Puma is the name of the Ford engine used in the Defender from 2007 to 2011 (2.4) and 2012 to 2016 (2.2). We all refer to these models as Puma Defenders or just plain 'ol Puma.

And to answer your question, yes, your unit is a Puma

I hope this helps.

Also includes Ranger and BT50 engines!!

Defender owners for some reason decided that only the Duratorque TDCi engines would get their nickname...Puma

No one runs around going:
"I've got a Defender Storm"
"I've got a Defender Romulus"
"I've got a Defender Gemini"

Only TDCi owners use their Project name..

Originally Posted by Tombie

Defender owners for some reason decided that only the Duratorque TDCi engines would get their nickname...Puma

No one runs around going:
"I've got a Defender Storm"
"I've got a Defender Romulus"
"I've got a Defender Gemini"

Only TDCi owners use their Project name..

Pumas are cool cats.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Pumas are cool cats.

Not if you read all the "extra cooling" threads

But yes they are a nice vehicle.

Land Rover also used the term to refer to the whole vehicle. My front axle for example has "PUMA MY15" written on the inspection label.
It also rolls off the tongue better than TDCI.

I see what you mean about googling for your Puma....




Love this place.... a few hours and you get a useful answer.

A few more and some idiot posts something totally irrelevant

My 2010 Deafener has a sticker on the chassis with "Puma" on it. Pity the thing isn't as quiet and stealthy as the puma cat though....
AlanH.