XJLI
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Top Gear's offroad chase trucks went from L322 Range Rovers, to LR3/4, and then to Rangers. Not Hiluxes. So, threes a lot to be said there.
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Top Gear's offroad chase trucks went from L322 Range Rovers, to LR3/4, and then to Rangers. Not Hiluxes. So, threes a lot to be said there.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
You could view it as a Ford is a upgrade over a Rover if anything.🤷♂️
naks
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"Beefier new suspension system, that seems to be hydraulic... we suspect to help increase articulation, remove antiroll bars & reduce high speed body roll etc. 👊🏾
Also shown, high clearance rear quad exhausts, rear orange recovery hoops, possible front grill lights, 33s higher ride hight, roof load. 🔥
Release is eminent and 600hp+"
naks
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catmann
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It will be harder to find these mules in the wild in the future as JLR has created an onsite lab for testing in varying weather conditions.
www.carscoops.com
JLR’s New $300M EV Test Lab Can Simulate Arctic And Desert Conditions In Gray And Rainy England | Carscoops
JLR says not having to ship prototypes around the world will reduce costs and cut carbon footprint of development programs
www.carscoops.com
naks
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DEFENDER OCTA: A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE HERO | Land Rover Media Newsroom
New Defender OCTA will be the toughest, most capable and luxurious Defender ever
media.landrover.com
"... Defender OCTA will feature V8 Twin Turbo mild-hybrid petrol power and class-leading 6D Dynamics air suspension, enabling extreme performance across all terrains.
Available for the first time on Defender, 6D Dynamics will give Defender OCTA an unparalleled breadth of capability, comfort and composure, whether on-road or off-road.
The hydraulic interlinked 6D Dynamics technology features an innovative pitch and roll control system that will enable Defender OCTA to maintain a near-level stance during acceleration, braking and cornering on-road, while also maximising independent wheel travel and articulation across the most demanding off-road terrain.
Reflecting the vehicle’s luxury credentials, a diamond’s octahedron shape inspires the new OCTA name – diamond being the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, renowned for its rarity.
A new encircled diamond graphic symbolizes the flagship Defender model. It features on a number of interior and exterior components, including as a gloss black diamond within a machined and sandblasted titanium disc on each Signature Graphic panel. Titanium has also been chosen for its robustness and resilience to the elements in its natural state.
Defender OCTA is undergoing the most exhaustive development regime in Defender history, from the snow and ice of Sweden to Dubai desert, Nürburgring tarmac and Moab rock crawls...."
naks
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Highly doubt it, minimum size will probably be 20" to accommodate the Brembo brakes.
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DieselRanger
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MOAH POWAH is great and all, but honestly, I'd prefer it if they released a V8 turbodiesel with 400hp and 600lb-ft+ of torque for this vehicle, with electric turbos. Or even uprate the I-6 D300 with an electric supercharger and electric turbo with the MHEV KERS...
Logically that power in a gas V8 isn't going to make it any better offroad than it already is - even though my male lizard brain wants it.
Logically that power in a gas V8 isn't going to make it any better offroad than it already is - even though my male lizard brain wants it.