any news on a 2005 Defender??

I really think the new Defender will be as important, if not moreso, than the Disco3 to LR's survival, especially in Australia.

If they get the Defender right, they will really be able to take the Toyos and Nissans on in the farming/fleet market. The only thing I cannot understand is how rationalising your dealer network in regional areas fits into this strategy??? :?

I reckon they need a bigger capacity diesel (at least 3.5ltr). Now a TD3.5 V6 would be a nice sweet motor! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

with a upgraded ECU [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
catch me if you can jap boys

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Originally posted by Noddy

I reckon they need a bigger capacity diesel (at least 3.5ltr). Now a TD3.5 V6 would be a nice sweet motor! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

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Well, if we look at this way:

2700cc in a V6 - thats 450cc per cylinder

therefore 3600cc in a V8 and 4500cc in a V10!!!

I know its not that simple, but just an idea [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

LRH

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Originally posted by PeteH
what the hell will Ford do to the bodywork?
Look at the the new Disco...... 8O

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Yeah, the Defender might end up looking all slab-sided.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

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Originally posted by LRhybrid100+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LRhybrid100)</div><div class='quotemain'>TD6 or TDV6? [/b]

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TDV6 is what I've heard on the grapevine. Or maybe it was on the sauce.
Anyway I heard it somewhere,


<!--QuoteBegin-Noddy
I really think the new Defender will be as important, if not moreso, than the Disco3 to LR's survival, especially in Australia.

If they get the Defender right, they will really be able to take the Toyos and Nissans on in the farming/fleet market. The only thing I cannot understand is how rationalising your dealer network in regional areas fits into this strategy???

I reckon they need a bigger capacity diesel (at least 3.5ltr). Now a TD3.5 V6 would be a nice sweet motor! [/quote]

1. I agree.
2. I agree. Also I think you'll find that regional Ford dealerships will become Ford and LR dealer 'centres'. For better or worse.
3. Mmmm, sweet motor. Mmmmm.


The only problem of course is price.
Mainly, the fact that I won't be able to afford one. :cry:

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Originally posted by hiline
with a upgraded ECU :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
catch me if you can jap boys

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and maybe put it up higher :wink:

I agree with Noddy, given the nature of our wide brown land, 4wd's are a way of life. Land Rover needs to be increasing dealership presence in country areas not taking them away. Matt

funny what you find when you're not looking for it... found this little tidbit of info on an auto site about future Land Rover models...

October 2008
Land Rover Defender - Approximate release date only
Land Rover will produce an all-new Defender by 2008 (codenamed L317), built on the steel ladder chassis that's dubbed T5 and shared with the 2004 Discovery. Comprising short and long-wheelbase wagons, the next Defender will get a 3.0-litre Volvo inline petrol six and a 2.7-litre Ford V6 turbo-diesel.

Volvo :?: Volvo :?: 8O


Nnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooo :!: :!: :!:

Hey Vlad, the Volvo are good motors.

LRH

wonder if they'll do an option of the 7.3L Ford engine from an F350... one of those in a D90 and i would be a very happy man 8O