>
>Other changes were:
>
> Different 1st gear ratio and uprated clutch on manual models.
>
> Differences in auto gear box.
>
> Anti roll bar standard on all models.
>
> Stiffer rear springs (same as estate model).
>
> Plain hub caps.
>
> Bigger alternator (18 ACR instead of 17 ACR).
>
> Calibrated speedometer. Extra observers speedometer optional.
>
> Various electrical fitments: Map lamp, extra switchgear, battery
> main switch.
>
> Extra observers internal mirror.
>
> Exterior wing mirrors.
>
> Higher output heater.
>
>> I once heard a story that these 2500 PI's Police cars could out accelerate
>> a Jaguar Mk10 (E type engines?) in REVERSE.
>
>A 2.5 PI can most probably out-accelerate a Mk10. The Mk10 has a 3.8 litre
>engine with triple carburettors, just like the E-type (don't believe the
>Jaguar SAE horsepower claims, though, they are outrageous). This cannot
>hide the fact that it is a very big and *heavy* vehicle, much, much
>heavier than the PI.
>
>The low reverse ratio would of course give excellent acceleration up to a
>certain speed, albeit with a fair bit of wheel spin, but I have serious
>doubts as to how often this was excercised in practice!
>
>Egil
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The only other item difference i have found is that the gear lever has a
different part number,my book shows 52o819 head no for 2000 & ukc1430 for
2500 TC & S Cheers Ashley
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