Thread: The New Defender

Man the old one looks good in those side by sides. Shows how hard it is to try to keep up with a great shape but round it.

Cheers

Originally Posted by SBD4

Always go to the source for the specs....you are right but it's only 2-4mm:

Front wheel track (mm)	1,704 (Coil) / 1,706 (Air)
Rear wheel track (mm)	1,702

For both 110 and 90?

Originally Posted by blackrangie

For both 110 and 90?

That was the 90, 110 is

Front wheel track (mm)	1,704.1
Rear wheel track (mm)	1,699.7

so 4.4mm difference

This sort of difference looks like the result of slightly different suspension deflection in the state that they are measured. With independent suspension of the type used in these vehicles, the track changes with deflection. (Applies to most independent suspension)

The differences probably reflect the empty weight/load distribution/spring setup for the 90 and 110.

Originally Posted by SBD4

That was the 90, 110 is

Front wheel track (mm)	1,704.1
Rear wheel track (mm)	1,699.7

so 4.4mm difference

Disco 4 was 7.5mm difference,so they are getting better..

Nothing to worry about.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Great link, cheers

Track looks 34mm difference front rear on 110, not significant
(Edit)only a few mm

Almost no difference on 90

79 series is 100mm

If they would have tucked the front fender up under the hood on the new one as with the old, I think the lines would be more appealing to some of us heritage lovers. That said, function wins over form most times in my book, so waiting to see how this rolls out and remains over a bit of time.

Few interesting pics, rear ladder (maybe comes with tent?)

What engine? And great shot of 90 with ragtop and look at the body curve!

Thats the only place for a ladder with that style RTT??

It would be in the way for sure,at times.

Ours is a different style RTT,and its on the right of the vehicle,awning on the left,works well,ladder is out of the way.