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simonpuma90



Member Since: 16 Nov 2008
Location: south wales
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
5.0 Ltr V8
Anyone with any inside information as to when we may see a V8 version my SVR is due to be changed in April thinking this may be the replacement
Post #877648 11th Jan 2021 7:37am
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Tom_T



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I asked my salesman recently and he said that they have no idea when it will be available to order. He said that they expect it to be towards the end of 2021 but they are just guessing as JLR won’t advise them until a few weeks prior to being able to configure it. This is because if they knew now that you could order one in September then they wouldn’t sell as many vehicles as people (me self included) would say well I’ll hold off on ordering until September. But as there is no confirmed date for the V8, I’ve ordered a P300 90 HSE for delivery in April and will wait and see what happens. Will just give me an excuse to change cars in 12/18months time 😂. Given the current climate JLR may decide to postpone or even cancel the project and we won’t get the V8 option. At this point nobody knows for sure.
Post #877659 11th Jan 2021 9:01am
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RFT



Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver
Few questions come to mind re 5.0l V8:

What is this level of power and torque required for?

What purpose will the vehicle be used for?

I am genuinely interested as i'm not sure that if I needed to go really really fast or accelerate really quickly that I'd be in a defender at the time. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
Post #877697 11th Jan 2021 12:26pm
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Philip



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Needs vs wants - there an awful lot of awful G63s around.
Post #877701 11th Jan 2021 12:54pm
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Simon Audi



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Looking at the photos of the D300 Engine Bay - shoe horning a V8 in must be a challenge...
Post #877703 11th Jan 2021 1:02pm
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Philip



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Probably a lot easier - two cylinders shorter, no turbos or MHEV paraphernalia.
Post #877711 11th Jan 2021 1:22pm
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simonpuma90



Member Since: 16 Nov 2008
Location: south wales
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
RFT wrote:
Few questions come to mind re 5.0l V8:

What is this level of power and torque required for?

What purpose will the vehicle be used for?

I am genuinely interested as i'm not sure that if I needed to go really really fast or accelerate really quickly that I'd be in a defender at the time.


People ask me this with my SVR but one of the kicks I get from a vehicle is from the engine can’t get excited about a 2 Ltr sorry the engine totally changes the feel of the car to me
Post #877803 11th Jan 2021 7:37pm
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mse



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
You cant top a V8 IMHO, i loved my early 90 with factory v8...unfortunately the world is changing and i fear electric is just going to be beyond boring, even if the acceleration is better Sad Mike
Post #877899 12th Jan 2021 8:37am
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Tom_T



Member Since: 08 Nov 2020
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I think hybrid is the way to go. If I could spec my defender with a 5.0V8 and a decent sized battery pack then that would be ideal. 80% of journeys would be done using battery power so nice and quiet, smooth, and good for the trees, then the remaining 20% would be with a glorious V8 soundtrack and non stop giggles. Best of both worlds IMO and surely the more practical way as the electric charging infrastructure just isn’t ready for full electric yet.
Post #877900 12th Jan 2021 8:52am
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diduan



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The defender is a large vehicle, so a V8 would be absolutely fine for me. When the 4 cylinder diesel in my current puma dies I will be seriously considering a v8 swap. Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt
Post #877983 12th Jan 2021 2:55pm
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