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 RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
 Mon Apr 10 2006 8:01pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
Tim in Scotland - you are nothing if not prolific! At least you can be relied upon for a well-informed response.
I am sure that the V8 diesel will be priced in such a way as to protect residual V6 ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Mon Apr 10 2006 10:53am
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
| The current V6 TDi diesel engine in the RRS will be replaced with a brand new engine that provides better emissions performance. But it isn't expected for at least 18 months. It is likely to be more e ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Thu Mar 30 2006 9:38am
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
Tony,
The reason why they are not releasing any official information about the V-8 diesel is because of outstanding order backlog on the TDI V6. They are worried that people like you will cancel or ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Wed Mar 29 2006 3:34pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
| Today's Autocar confirms the arrival of a V-8 turbodiesel in the RR and RRS. According to the article it will be a 3.6 litre engine with 276 bhp and 442 ft lbs of torque. Future upgrades (cue Superchi ... |
| Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
Tailpipe
Wed Mar 29 2006 3:26pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 6851 · Subject: Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
RRUK,
Yes, I did mean better fuel consumption not more economical. That said, if you reduce the unsprung weight of the RRS by 300-400 kg - which I do not believe is beyond the bounds of possibility ... |
| Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
Tailpipe
Tue Mar 28 2006 5:47pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 6851 · Subject: Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
| A recent chat with a guy from within Ford inspired the poll I posted. I have also synthesised other recent comments gleaned from various insiders, including LR people, various media stories and my own ... |
| Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
Tailpipe
Sat Mar 25 2006 9:45pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 6851 · Subject: Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
Hi Tim,
Sorry to disagree, but both Mercedes-Benz and Audi have launched 7-seater SUVs. Merc offers the standard ML-Class but also the new GL-Class, which is bigger and longer. The Volkswagen and P ... |
| Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
Tailpipe
Sat Mar 25 2006 4:35pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 6851 · Subject: Next generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport |
| The success of the new Range Rover Sport is incredible, while it is certainly propelling Land Rover forward, (according to another post it accounts for 40% of total sales by volume), it must be killin ... |
| TDV6 vs 4.4V8 |
Tailpipe
Wed Mar 15 2006 1:40pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 11976 · Subject: TDV6 vs 4.4V8 |
I'm currently evaluating Range Rover Sport options and have to say that keith's post above is brilliant in its assessment of the 4.4 HSE.
As far as I'm concerned, the V6 TDI is a non-starter. Fine ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Fri Mar 10 2006 9:24pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
| Whatever new diesel engines are in the pipeline, Land Rover's range of diesel engines pollute quite a lot less than quite a few rivals' large bore sports saloons. So all this rubbish about them being ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Fri Mar 10 2006 2:40pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
Thanks for the welcome to the forum.
I don't think I would have considered a Range Rover Sport without all this ho ha about SUVs in London. I think people should be free to drive whatever they lik ... |
| RRS Diesel engines |
Tailpipe
Fri Mar 10 2006 11:00am
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 31506 · Subject: RRS Diesel engines |
| I spoke to various Range Rover executives on Press Day at the Geneva Autoshow about the new V-8 diesel model. More information should become available as the backlog of existing orders is filled. What ... |
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