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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2632 |
I think you mean Project Storm. And somewhere in there (96-99), LRSA put in the 2.8i from the BMW 328, and that was the sweetest engine of them all. -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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24th May 2011 1:31pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 |
Yes, you are right, it was Storm. So what was Iceberg, was it the Discovery 2? There are several engines I didn't mention, including the BMW 2.8i and various other overseas powerplants. The Isuzu 2.8 is another that springs to mind. How different it might have been if landrover hadn't been sold and resold on recent years, and the 4- and 6-cylinder versions of Storm had been built. Of course, all die-hard enthusiasts would have thought that the world had come to an end...... |
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24th May 2011 1:44pm |
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6603 |
Iceberg was the planned (and shelved) diesel variant of the Rover V8 petrol. 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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24th May 2011 1:54pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 |
Of course, thank you! What an engine that would have been, indeed, apparently, was, since several prototypes were built. IIRC it was being built in conjunction with Perkins of Peterborough, shortly before the latter became subsumed into the Caterpillar conglomerate. If only.... |
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24th May 2011 2:02pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
I bet you lads are fun at parties
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24th May 2011 2:05pm |
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mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692 |
There was one on show at the Gaydon BMIHT museum when I went. The Mrs. simply did not understand me looking longingly at it with a "what might have been" stare. C |
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24th May 2011 2:29pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
By the way, for you clip board holding train spotters, LR customer service says they are "aware of rumours on the internet about a 2.2 engine for the defender. However, no decision has been taken, no announcements have been made within the company, and we would expect to appraise the 2.2 for at least 12 months prior to making such a decision. And by the way, the Defender in 2.4 TdCI guise will be available for the 2012 MY, is available to order now for the 2012 MY, and no other derivative will be available.
so there |
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24th May 2011 2:39pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 |
You think I get invited to parties? Fat chance! Can't imagine why not... |
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24th May 2011 3:49pm |
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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
Why dont you two get a room 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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24th May 2011 8:25pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5034 |
There only wishing they had a range rover But im with them
The only engine to lust after in a defender was the v8...that was my most favourite enjoyable car. It laughed at others off road - poked fun at people on road and sounded so so good when you tickled the go button Stick in a v8 (ideally a 5l SC v from the factory and ill be there and it will be my weekend fun car Mike |
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24th May 2011 8:35pm |
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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
Agree 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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24th May 2011 9:03pm |
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rangitoto Member Since: 24 May 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 5 |
You might possibly be right, but that doesn't explain the confidential product brief showing only a 2.2 for MY2012 (see earlier post), and Land Rover has already been appraising a 2.2 in a Defender since at least June 2010: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-ca...1-scooped/ |
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24th May 2011 9:21pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
the pictures and article confirm absolutely nothing, its just a journo saying what he fancies, just like all the pieces about the "new" defender
to be honest, who cares anyway? its not news until LR actually confirm it and do the press release. little point in speculation. |
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24th May 2011 9:27pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5034 |
Anyone like the new mg Mike
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24th May 2011 9:31pm |
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