Here it is again, in anorak mode!
The L-series was designed in 1992, developed by 'corporate diesel engineering team' from LR and Rover. British in every sense!
It entered production in 1994, costing £30m to bring it to the production stage. It was first used in the Rover 600 shortly after that.
There were 241 completely new changes to the L-series:
To name but a few:
Cast Iron Block with siamese bores
LM25 Alum head, 2 vertical valves per cylinder
Hydraulic tappets, single overhead cam, belt driven.
Garrett GT15 turbo, variable waste control and intercooler
Then came the Hippo in Jan 1998, the L-series had some 40 modifications for the Hippo, relocated turbo and different inlet manifold
Power Output of the L-series:
Freelander..........94bhp @ 4.2k rpm, 154 lb ft torque @ 2k rpm
Rover 620.......... 103.6bhp @ 4.2k rpm, 155lb ft torque @ 2k rpm
Rover 220D/220 SD...84.9bhp @4.2k rpm, no torque figures available