Originally Posted by
lardy
jaguar used two in its version of the tdv6 , you dont use two in the disco tdv6 2.7 because you want to be able to achieve low down torque for rock crawling or towing a three and a half tonne trailer.
however the new version of this engine the 3.0 tdv6 which is the bored and stroked version of the former, does use two turbochargers though not in a way that has ever been feautured on an engine like this before.
the engine is fitted with a single vgt that is much smaller than normal as it is really suited to an engine of only half the the size but it works well at low revs and gives superb performance and quick response. this is joined by a FGT -fixed geometry turbo at engine speeds over 400 rpm and together they go on to produce the boost needed for higher engine speeds.
Whilst twin turbos are common enough especially on bigger engines this is the first use of the unique parralel sequential turbo system.
Land Rover claim the system is the first of it's type to be fitted to a V-engine anywhere in the world.......so when you selling your defender should i start saving now?