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#57 of 128 Re: D90 and D110 [mbi] by ignatz Mar 07, 2005 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: mbi (May 24, 2001 7:48 am) the good news is the defenders will re-introduced in2007, the bad news is that it looks like ford has "updated the look". in other words expect another suv clone. british atlantic has the unfotunate renderings on their website and it already looks like a cross between an explorer and a nissan pathfinder. everything we loved about the defender will be compromised to appease the lawyers and beaurocrats. did you know that in europe you can get a turbo diesel range rover that gets 30+ mpg with great performance and low emissions. why cant we get good diesel vehicles and when will ford learn "if it aint broke,dont fix it. and lastly, when will detroit break out of the "nascar mentality" and give us trucks that are both powerful and fuel efficient????
#59 of 128 New European pedestrian safety regulations by xkss Apr 04, 2005 (5:58 pm)
New European pedestrian safety regulations WILL affect the styling of new European cars. For example, the next Jaguar XK will use the new XJ's aluminum chassis and will have to comply with those new regulations.   Detroit already makes diesels. Cummins I-6 turbodiesel powers big Dodge pickup trucks.   "The Cummins 610 Turbo Diesel, available on 2005 models, is more powerful, and particulates and nitrogen oxides (NOx) have been reduced to meet all states' emission standards - even California's. The piston combustion bowl and a high-flow, electronically controlled waste-gated turbocharger match boost pressure with engine needs to reduce emissions. This solution does not require exhaust gas recirculation, avoiding the need for over 50 components.   More to the point for most owners, the 610 has, appropriately, 610 lb.-ft. (827 N•m) of torque starting at 1,600 rpm [and 325 horsepower].   The Cummins turbodiesel also provides an average of 350,000 miles before an overhaul is needed, thanks partly to gallery cooled, high-strength aluminum pistons; gallery cooled, high-strength aluminum pistons, high-strength Inconel® exhaust valves and high-cobalt Stellite® exhaust valve seats, a high-strength exhaust manifold with multi-layer gasket between head and manifold; and forged steel, fracture-split connecting rods.   The Cummins 610 is quieter due to many noise reduction systems, including pilot injection - a short burst of fuel before the main injection which reduces the spike in combustion pressure for dramatically quieter combustion."   - from http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/ram-engine.html   check out   http://www.everytime.cummins.com/every/applications/ram_cummins600.jsp     GM has a great 4.2 liter 275 hp I-6 in their mid-size SUVs. They should put it in their compact pickup trucks and the new 2007 Silverado. Here it is.     Low-sulphur diesel fuel will pollute less when it comes here by next year.   Ford improved their V-8 and V-10 engines for the 2005 Superduty.
#60 of 128 Re: Back in 2006 [miked03] by simmo May 05, 2005 (9:56 am)
Replying to: miked03 (Oct 05, 2003 7:00 pm) I work on the LR3/Discovery/Range Rover Sport production line at Solihull in England. We are not building a new Defender on Disco chassis as yet. New Ford diesel engine for Europe in 2006 I believe. Haven't heard about the Defender coming back to the States. Replies to this message: bernd (May 20, 2005 11:02 am) cwalker2 (Oct 10, 2005 7:40 pm) vikingrover (Oct 13, 2005 1:17 pm) c4ment (Mar 04, 2006 12:51 pm) british_rover (Mar 14, 2006 7:28 pm)
#61 of 128 Re: Back in 2006 [simmo] by bernd May 20, 2005 (11:02 am)
Replying to: simmo (May 05, 2005 9:56 am) I'm currently running a V70 but going to replace it in Dec'05. I'm reading Off-Road magazines since a few years. My dream is a basic "E" Defender 110 SW but due to current EUR4 and particel filter discussions in Germany in waiting for the next diesel generation Ford's "Puma". I believe it'll be the 2.4 l TDCi but a bit modified for max 130 km/h speed and more torque than speed.   If you have some news on the next diesel engine and D110 MJ2006 please keep me posted.   Thanks from Germany,   Bernd
#62 of 128 defender import by mm450exc Jun 24, 2005 (9:46 am)
I just got back from europe where I saw that defenders are still sold. I did not know this! This one right here is a 2005 and had 2k miles on it and was going for 33k EUROS. Has a 2.5 Liter diesel engine with 130HP I think. Is there no way to get this vehicle legal in the US?   Replies to this message: sagechicken (Jun 26, 2005 5:14 pm) achuff (Jul 01, 2005 9:16 pm) racer_65 (Jul 14, 2005 11:35 pm) buddy00 (Jun 10, 2006 1:50 pm) londnr (Jun 11, 2006 7:27 pm) buddy00 (Jun 12, 2006 12:39 pm) and 2 more...
#63 of 128 Re: defender import [mm450exc] by sagechicken Jun 26, 2005 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: mm450exc (Jun 24, 2005 9:46 am) Spectacular looking 110. Unfortunately, it would would be very hard to import. For more info go to the following at East Coast Rover:   http://www.eastcoastrover.com/FAQ.html Replies to this message: achuff (Jul 01, 2005 9:16 pm) racer_65 (Jul 14, 2005 11:35 pm)
#64 of 128 Re: defender import [sagechicken] by achuff Jul 01, 2005 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: sagechicken (Jun 26, 2005 5:14 pm) My German neighbor had his father go to a BMW dealership in Germany to buy the new BMW that he wanted. After driving it for a few days, it was considered used and according to my neighbor, they were able to ship the car over as a used car. They stated that they didn't have aproblem importing it but I have no idea how that would relate to a British vehicle with the steering wheel being on the "wrong" side. Nonetheless, I'm not sure why it would be much different than when a military person moves overseas and have their used vehicle imported for them. Especially, if you live in a state like Alabama where there is no emission testing or vehicle inspections. Something to explore because I would like to import a reasonbly priced Defender if possible Replies to this message: racer_65 (Jul 14, 2005 11:35 pm)
#65 of 128 Re: defender import [achuff] by racer_65 Jul 14, 2005 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: achuff (Jul 01, 2005 9:16 pm) I hate Ford. They make stupid cars, and they ruin all of my favorite British brands. The new Jaguars all look like Fords, and nobody wants them. Now it looks like Ford is going to screw up the Defender. There's totally no reason to introduce a new Defender. Just add the damn airbags and ship them over. It's gotta be a lot cheaper than building another model. If they have to have another model, call it something else. Keep the classic Defender. Ford is making all these retro-cars in the U.S., yet they want to kill a classic design that is already "retro'ed". It doesn't make any sense!
#66 of 128 Defender 1994 Specs 90 series by droopey Jul 30, 2005 (10:24 am)
I just got one of these babies...But it came with the book, but it is all in different metric tables. Does anyone here know the specs on this thing? For example, horsepower, engine size, miles per gallon and how big the gas tank is, and other specs like wheel base and so forth? It would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: lr_sales (Aug 02, 2005 1:55 pm) brdhntr1 (Aug 19, 2005 10:50 am)

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