Thread: How fast should a Defender go?

hi mate from what i understand this seems about right one thing you can do to improve on this is tweak your fuel pump up a bit should help maintain speed on hills ect i am sure a defender driver will give you more info



worraps

Speed is everyones enemy,
last time I looked the maximum limit was 110 where posted. and 100 everywhere else.

you really need to slow down if your not on a freeway!


john

Originally Posted by JohnE

Speed is everyones enemy,
last time I looked the maximum limit was 110 where posted. and 100 everywhere else.

you really need to slow down if your not on a freeway!


john

Sound,s like the forum cop,s have logged in

Originally Posted by JohnE

Speed is everyones enemy,
last time I looked the maximum limit was 110 where posted. and 100 everywhere else.

you really need to slow down if your not on a freeway!


john

Well technically yes 110 is the maximum but you try and overtake a car that finally decides to speed up on the overtaking lanes as you try to pass.....very frustrating and a little more frustrating when 115 is maxing the Landy out, so passing just seems to take forever.....

I have been spoilt with my previous cars...

I don't like to speed as the fines kill the Landy savings, I mean spending account.

Welcome to landrover land, where if all else fails drive like a volvo driving hat wearer!

the defender experts should be able to help you out,


john


( thanks chris I am still laughing)

The throttle cable on TDis stretch thus not giving full power,easily checked/adjusted.
Andrew

The Defender isn't built for speed (It's not built for comfort either... But that's another story).

On the flat, you should be able to wind it up to approx 110/120 but it will run out of steam quickly on hills.

M

Originally Posted by MinniTheMoocha

Hi there,

New user to the forum as I recently acquired 300Tdi Defender (6 weeks ago)

Have just go back from a run from Melbourne to Adelaide and topped out speed at about 115Km/h in fifth on slight downward incline. On the flats I ran at 110km/h but with inclines I would slow to 90-100km/h and generally have to change down to fourth.

Is this pretty normal?

I am used to the Forester GT (turbo 2.0 litre and also a Pajero NS 3.2 Turbo) so both these cars hammer up hills.

Thanks

Well, I don't know about the TD5, but I do know, an Army 110 will do 140kph with heavily laden trailer, but don't quote me on that