2020 Defender
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One design criteria for the P38 was enhanced rust prevention. They certainly are better than the Classic although that benchmark is pretty low.
However galvanic corrosion does not occur in a dry environment. Pretty much impossible in the Northeast as the humidity levels are high also in coastal areas like Florida where salt is also in the air. Yet Arizona, New Mexico, etc galvanic corrosion is not an issue.
On another topic, do you know when the Defender V8's are going to show up? Do you know what engine? Does it suck or have a chance.
Not sure when. I asked a salesman about it after I found 6 piston Brembo front brakes in the service manual. He said they couldn’t decide what V8 they would run. I’m hoping the BMW engine gets the nod. Not because I like BMW, but I’m not a fan of the 5.0 they run now.
From a Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanc...-rover-defender-v8-3-things-you-need-to-know/
Both the two-door and four-door Defenders get the same 5.0-liter supercharged V8 found in the Jaguar F-Type R. It’s slightly detuned for the Defender, but is still good for 518 horsepower, 561 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph sprint time of 4.9 seconds.
Both the two-door and four-door Defenders get the same 5.0-liter supercharged V8 found in the Jaguar F-Type R. It’s slightly detuned for the Defender, but is still good for 518 horsepower, 561 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph sprint time of 4.9 seconds.
" 518 horsepower, 561 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph sprint time of 4.9 seconds."
Well, that settles it. Either one is now on my bucket list.
Well, that settles it. Either one is now on my bucket list.
Yes putting that in the two-door must be a wacky experience
Probably similar to old Vikings center Jeff Christy putting a viper engine in his Wrangler...
But it's a Land Rover, so isn't it in a way like a babe ass wife who won't put out?
>But it's a Land Rover, so isn't it in a way like a babe ass wife who won't put out?<
That's what I mean. Like the trophy wife who won't put out what good is a Defender that does 0-60 in 4 seconds when it's always in the shop because it's thrown codes.
