Thread: How fast should a Defender go?

Originally Posted by cewilson

I used to get about 140km/h out of mine before I blew the transfer case. Changed it to Discovery high range gears and it holds 140 easily now. However the fuel consumption is huge. Moving back from the Territory to the east coast has made a difference. I tend to find the first semi-trailer on the highway and sit behind him. They do a hundred easily enough and no wind resistance is a big bonus to the fuel gauge.

BTW - 200tDi in a Defender 110.

Cheers
Chris

I think this has got to be the best tip so far, except the concern of stone chips on the bonnet

td5 03 110 maximum 145 on a slight downhill
it twas screaming

td5 04 disco 150 with a little to go and seemed happy

Originally Posted by Ken

If its speed your after get ya self a D2 V8 woohoo she does an honest 150kmh

My D2 TD5 the other day was doing a dollar sixty overtaking a road train.

Originally Posted by Ken

If its speed your after get ya self a D2 V8 woohoo she does an honest 150kmh

my stock standard 3.5 carby RRC on gas used to go that fast. I would be expecting more out of a D2. Haven't given the D1 a good squirt yet though to find out.

My old Stage 1 will pull 150-160 (well the clock only goes to 140) on the clock at those speeds it takes about 3km to stop. lol

my 72 rangie will pull a dollor sixty prety easy. was a big suprise to a mate in his 6cyl cortina wagon

just clicked over 230,000km and the 300Tdi 130 with Rhino roof bars, winch bar, side bars and side steps and 33" MT's was slowly climbing past one dollar forty five the other day on the flat when I ran out of road.......

Hi there folks. I guess I will have to start wearing my hat in the car and emulate a Volvo driver in the Defender.

I just enjoyed a trip to Huggets crossing and cruised their at a leisurely 95-100km/h. Once off the tarmac it really comes into its own.

There are a few things that I will get checked out so more tweaking is on the agenda but essentially the car is doing what it should. Like I originally mentioned I was a little underwhelmed when overtaking that's all. If I want a fast car I will get a Subaru WRX or GT Liberty!