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Land Rover Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top

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For those who love to soak up the sun and hit the beach, Land Rover Classic has introduced a car with old-school charm, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top.

The car is based on the Defender 90, which was produced between 2012 and 2016, and is available in 49 body colours. It is equipped with a fabric roof available in Black, Dark Khaki, Navy and Sand, additional tie-down points for greater roof security at higher speeds, while the side and rear sections can be unzipped and rolled up. An optional Bikini Top is also available that is installed only above the driver and front passenger.

Land Rover Classic also offers exterior customization of the car including the front grille, door handles, and bonnet lettering, as well as interior customization available in five single-tone and eight two-tone leather options, from Liberty Blue to Garnet. Customers can also choose a custom surfboard rack, as well as a built-in wine cooler.

The Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top is equipped with Alcon brakes and an upgraded suspension with Eibach stabilizers, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs. 16-inch steel wheels with mud tires are standard, but it is also possible to choose 18-inch wheels in black or Limestone.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the bonnet is a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 411 hp and 515 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in around 6 seconds with a top speed of 171 km/h.

Speaking of price, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top costs 195,000 pounds (228,424 euros) in the UK.

Source: Land Rover Classic

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender

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In the last few years, we have seen several modified Land Rover Defenders capable of protecting passengers from armed attacks, and one was recently presented by the American company Helderburg. It is the Bellatrix armored vehicle that looks like it came from the movies of the most famous secret agent James Bond. Price, just over 545,000 euros.

Helderburg plans to produce three copies of this model, and each will be equipped with an improved suspension, new brakes, hidden openings for weapons, a smoke screen system for evasive maneuvers, side mirrors through which tear gas can be used, reinforced bumpers for breaking through obstacles, a system of spikes for puncturing tires, and tires that allow movement even when punctured. There is also a hidden hatch for evacuation in case of need.

The interior is upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, while the door panels and comfortable seats are covered with soft material. In front of the driver is a steering wheel with a wooden finish, and there is a classic dashboard. However, the central display supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

When it comes to powertrains, Helderburg offers a choice of a turbodiesel engine and a gasoline V8 engine.

Source: Helderburg

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender
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The Land Rover Defender EV will not hit the market before 2030

In an interview with Autocar, Jaguar’s chief commercial officer Lennard Hoornik hinted that the Land Rover Defender won’t hit the market until 2030.

Land Rover has conducted research into electrifying the Defender, which has shown a lack of space for batteries. “We said we would do an electric model for each of our new brands, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. We remain committed to that. But finding the space in the current Defender is really, really difficult. We’ll have to use something different,” Hoornik said.

Hoornik also added that electrifying the current L663, which is based on the D7x platform, is not something the company wants to do. “The L663 is brilliant at what it does and we already have a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid version, but it’s not easy to find the extra space in the chassis that you need for the batteries, given the axle and the capabilities that are required,” Hoornik said.

It is not known whether a new platform will be developed or whether JLR will use an existing one for the future Defender EV.

Source: Autocar