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RRUK

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Josh wrote:
It's true there is a 3.5 V8 diesel on the way probably in the RR first later this year and then the RRS but then again who knows? But LR aren't giving any clues as to when and which model first.

I was told by my local dealer principal that it will arrive in the full size range rover in November this year, and the RRS after that. Now: Range Rover Vogue TD6, JE Stage 1. (Green!)

*Gone: Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2V8 (Silver)
*Gone: BMW M5 5.0V8 (Silver)
*Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (Silver)

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:01pm

Pelyma

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RRUK wrote:
Josh wrote:
It's true there is a 3.5 V8 diesel on the way probably in the RR first later this year and then the RRS but then again who knows? But LR aren't giving any clues as to when and which model first.

I was told by my local dealer principal that it will arrive in the full size range rover in November this year, and the RRS after that.

Mine said the same too.

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:40pm

Josh

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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bonatti Grey

So does anyone think us mortals will be able to lay our hands on just the V8 engine so that we drop it in as a replacement? MY08 RRS TDV8 HSE, Stornoway Grey, Ebony and Zabrano, sunroof, hybrid tv, premium ICE, rear E diff, privacy glass, side steps, mud flaps, S/Grey mirror covers, Venture shield,tasmods, smoked indicators, Larini sports exhaust, etc, etc.

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:45pm

RRUK

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no chance! Now: Range Rover Vogue TD6, JE Stage 1. (Green!)

*Gone: Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2V8 (Silver)
*Gone: BMW M5 5.0V8 (Silver)
*Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (Silver)

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:47pm

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I doubt it very much - it would be a costly exercise even if it was a simple operation and it could well be that further mods need to be made to support the engine anyhow - new drivetrain components etc etc. It would take a brave man to take it on, I think.

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:48pm

Josh

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Why? or is it a case you S/C boys will be gutted that the diesel is as fast with good fuel economy! MY08 RRS TDV8 HSE, Stornoway Grey, Ebony and Zabrano, sunroof, hybrid tv, premium ICE, rear E diff, privacy glass, side steps, mud flaps, S/Grey mirror covers, Venture shield,tasmods, smoked indicators, Larini sports exhaust, etc, etc.

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:49pm

Josh

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Ah well I'll have to be satisfied with a retune MY08 RRS TDV8 HSE, Stornoway Grey, Ebony and Zabrano, sunroof, hybrid tv, premium ICE, rear E diff, privacy glass, side steps, mud flaps, S/Grey mirror covers, Venture shield,tasmods, smoked indicators, Larini sports exhaust, etc, etc.

Wed Jan 11 2006 1:51pm

RRUK

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Josh wrote:
Why? or is it a case you S/C boys will be gutted that the diesel is as fast with good fuel economy!

Not at all, if the new 3.6 DV8 is as fast off the mark and top speed as the S/C and even better economy I'll be looking to get one! Now: Range Rover Vogue TD6, JE Stage 1. (Green!)

*Gone: Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2V8 (Silver)
*Gone: BMW M5 5.0V8 (Silver)
*Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (Silver)

Wed Jan 11 2006 3:05pm

MDP

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RRUK wrote:
Josh wrote:
Why? or is it a case you S/C boys will be gutted that the diesel is as fast with good fuel economy!

Not at all, if the new 3.6 DV8 is as fast off the mark and top speed as the S/C and even better economy I'll be looking to get one!

Hang on this a LR product................ they'll probably market this as being better............. maybe a whopping 18mpg around town

I can only imagine its going to be more thirsty than the 2.7v6

We really need something like the V10 twin-turboed Touareg which produces an exceptional 553lb ft of torque at 2,000rpm — Displacing 4,921cc, its ten cylinders are arranged in two banks of five-cylinders, each with its own individual high-pressure pump-injection unit. Twin turbochargers stoke up the power to an impressive 308bhp, but it's not the power but the V10's staggering torque that blows just about every other diesel — and a lot of large capacity petrol models — into the weeds.
The V10 Touareg weighs in at 2,524kg - Even fully-loaded, the 308bhp Touareg comes off the block like a sportscar, passing 60mph in 7.8 seconds and it doesn't stop until the speedometer needle is steady on 140mph.

If you're thinking that this all adds up to a horrifying, single-figure fuel consumption, you're mistaken. Our test average worked out to a
very creditable 23mpg overall — matching VW's official figure. Urban consumption is 16.5, and extra-urban 28.8mpg. HHmmmmm

" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Wed Jan 11 2006 3:52pm

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2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver

Quote:
If you're thinking that this all adds up to a horrifying, single-figure fuel consumption, you're mistaken. Our test average worked out to a
very creditable 23mpg overall — matching VW's official figure. Urban consumption is 16.5, and extra-urban 28.8mpg. HHmmmmm

Wow was that I pig that just flew past me? RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
On Order - LRX expected 2010
DO NOT CLICK HERE!

Wed Jan 11 2006 3:55pm

MDP

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Very annoyed wrote:
Quote:
If you're thinking that this all adds up to a horrifying, single-figure fuel consumption, you're mistaken. Our test average worked out to a
very creditable 23mpg overall — matching VW's official figure. Urban consumption is 16.5, and extra-urban 28.8mpg. HHmmmmm

Wow was that I pig that just flew past me?

ONE

more like a flock

" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Wed Jan 11 2006 4:01pm

Very Annoyed
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MDP wrote:
Very annoyed wrote:
Quote:
If you're thinking that this all adds up to a horrifying, single-figure fuel consumption, you're mistaken. Our test average worked out to a
very creditable 23mpg overall — matching VW's official figure. Urban consumption is 16.5, and extra-urban 28.8mpg. HHmmmmm

Wow was that I pig that just flew past me?

ONE more like a flock

Sorry MDP not to be petty

PIGS

A HERD, TRIP or LITTER of pigs
A DRIFT, DROVE, SOUNDER (swine), TEAM, PASSEL (hogs)*

But I think I know why you said a flock!

RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
On Order - LRX expected 2010
DO NOT CLICK HERE!

Wed Jan 11 2006 4:04pm

shmoogle
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Flock of Pigs... sounds like a prog rock band from the 70s.

Wed Jan 11 2006 4:10pm

MDP

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Very annoyed wrote:
MDP wrote:
Very annoyed wrote:
Quote:
If you're thinking that this all adds up to a horrifying, single-figure fuel consumption, you're mistaken. Our test average worked out to a
very creditable 23mpg overall — matching VW's official figure. Urban consumption is 16.5, and extra-urban 28.8mpg. HHmmmmm

Wow was that I pig that just flew past me?

ONE more like a flock

Sorry MDP not to be petty

PIGS

A HERD, TRIP or LITTER of pigs
A DRIFT, DROVE, SOUNDER (swine), TEAM, PASSEL (hogs)*

But I think I know why you said a flock!

But real PORKERS at that

" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Wed Jan 11 2006 4:21pm

RRUK

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it looks like a Passat on stilts though, and now the passat has been updated it looks like an out of date passat!

I would bet money that the new diesel V8 will be just as poor economy wise and the current version V6. Now: Range Rover Vogue TD6, JE Stage 1. (Green!)

*Gone: Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2V8 (Silver)
*Gone: BMW M5 5.0V8 (Silver)
*Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (Silver)

Wed Jan 11 2006 5:13pm

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