Everyone always knew the old Series trucks were underpowered, but it was part of their quirk, and no one cared much.
But then the Disco and RRC came to the USA, and it wasn't until the last year of production on a vehicle that had been available for 14 years, that they finally put the engine in it that it should have started with. The 2004 Disco II.
So I guess we shouldn't be surprised when JLR takes the stupid to the next level. The finally put the engine in it that it should have had.... before they ended production: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/original-land-rover-defender-returns-399bhp-v8
But then the Disco and RRC came to the USA, and it wasn't until the last year of production on a vehicle that had been available for 14 years, that they finally put the engine in it that it should have started with. The 2004 Disco II.
So I guess we shouldn't be surprised when JLR takes the stupid to the next level. The finally put the engine in it that it should have had.... before they ended production: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/original-land-rover-defender-returns-399bhp-v8