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So now that we have seen the RRP does this change the Diesel vs Petrol point of view?Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrangie
$6K premium for an extra 30kW from base model D200 to D240!
And a further $12K premium for P400 over D240 in S spec.
Ouch - suddenly the base spec D200 is looking the pick of the bunch.
Bring on the re-mapping!
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Why not save thousands and if you're really keen on more power get a tune or a plug-in kit in it??
D200, D240 have been around for years in Rangies and Disco's. Lots of upgrade options out there.
What current JLR vehicles run the same d240 engine at similar power levels, wouldn't mind test driving one before I make final call on engine choice.
I believe the cheapest base spec Disco uses the same D240.
Can someone convince me why the d240 is a better choice that the petrol 6 other than the obvious 18inch wheels are definite.
Planning to head to dealer tomorrow to finalize order. [emoji41]
There seems to be about 12K reasons.....Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrangie
I’d go for the base model diesel 200 and spend the $5k on T2 and other bits.
It’s the same size engine Defenders have always had. A remap will be available pretty fast to take it safely up to the 240 I reckon too.
The petrol is $25k more than the D200. That’s a year travelling this great country! Or a LOT of gear and fuel.
But I’m waiting for the proper hybrid or EV.
And the petrol will have twice the rate of depreciation in Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpudHeadTed
Not at the rate most deisels are going out of favour in oz at present. [emoji6]Quote:
Originally Posted by 101RRS
Went and test drove a Discovery 5 today with the D 240 engine.
Definitely sufficient power but not an exciting drive by any means. Very well suited to the car, tiny little bit of delay when you punch it but you get used to that very quickly, not an issue.
The Discovery weighs 2184 kg
The new defender weighs 2323 kg
For anyone considering the D240 defender, for sure take a test drive in a D240 Discovery.
Coming from an LS RRC im still leaning towards the MHEV i6, the only thing that is holding me back is the bigger brakes, but as has been mentioned lucky 8 are pretty confident they will be able to get 18s to fit.
If for whatever reason 18 inch wheels do not fit, I would be leaning towards fitting 34s on the factory 20 inch wheels, giving a side profile as follows.
255/60/20 (32s) stock 6inch sidewall
295/60/20 (33.9x11.6) 2inch taller 7 inch sidewall. (Which gives you the same sidewall as 32s on 18s but with more contact patch.
Ridge grapler at, bfg km3 mt, trail grapler mt, terra grapler, baja mtz p3 mt
Or 275/65/20 (34.1x10.8) 2.1 inches taller 7 inch sidewall in pretty much all of the above tyres plus wrangler duratrac and wrangler mtr (with kevlar)
Now considering the engineer's have said 35 will fit with a 1 inch lift, 34s will fit with a 0.5 inch lift.
Meaning 33s will fit with no lift.
This option allows you to run 275/60/20 with no lift giving a sidewall of 6.5 in. ( which is only 0.5 of an inch left side well then the standard tyres on 18 inch rims.)
Duratracs, bfg all terrains, ridge graplers
So 33s no lift
34s 0.5inch lift ( legal tyre limit before Engineering in most States of Australia)
35s 1 inch lift. (Engineering needed for tyres all states)
So no matter whether you choose the 18 inch wheels or the 20s, you will be fine.
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