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Armored Land Rover Defender

April 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The South African company Armormax specializes in armored luxury vehicles and their latest work is the Land Rover Defender. It is an extraordinary SUV that, due to its dimensions and configuration, is suitable for modifications of this type.

Armormax offered two levels B4 level and B6. The B4 level of protection will stop bullets fired from all handguns, as well as fire from other weapons commonly used during carjacking. The B6 level is significantly higher and provides protection against attacks by automatic rifles such as the Kalashnikov AK-47 and Remington R5, as well as protection against grenades.

The exterior look of the car does not reveal that it is an armored car, which is a proof of quality, leaving no impression that there is anything valuable inside. However, the armor did have an effect on some parts. The rear windows do not open, and the armor has blocked the panoramic roof. The third row of seats was retained, which did not compromise the volume of the trunk, despite the new rear partition.

Both levels of protection are available for all Defender versions: 90, 110 and 130.

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Source: Armormax

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Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition

September 15, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1948, Land Rover presented the compact off-road vehicle Series 1 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Inspired by the World War II jeep, the Series 1 model became the first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. Now, Land Rover is celebrating the 75th anniversary of this model with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.

The limited edition is painted in Grasmere Green and is available in two-door and four-door versions (models 90 and 110). It is equipped with the HSE pequipment kit that includes matrix LED lights, adaptive Terrain Response system, 360-view camera, HUD display, wireless charger for mobile phones, three-zone climate control, memory seats and 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system. A folding roof made of fabric is part of the standard equipment, while a panoramic sliding roof is also offered (optional). To distinguish it from the standard Defender, the special model carries a “75 Years” badge under the tailgate handle.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in what Land Rover calls Resist Ebony, while the dashboard is covered in Robustec, considered the most durable fabric available for a vehicle.

When it comes to the powertrain, Land Rover hasn’t changed anything. The Land Rover Defender is offered with a 5.0L V8 petrol engine (90 and 110), a 3.0L inline-6 MHEV (90 and 110) and a 2.0L inline-4 petrol engine.

Source: Land Rover

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Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II

July 31, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Land Rover Classic pays tribute to one of the most famous off-road vehicles of all time, the Land Rover Defender, and on this occasion will equip 25 restored and modified examples of this model. The edition will be called Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II, and will be offered in 90, 110 and Double Cab “pick-up” versions.

The car has an interestingly decorated bodywork that represents 23 geographical locations far from civilization where it has proven to be one of the British automotive icons in its long history.

Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is powered by a 5.0L petrol V8 engine with 400 hp (294 kW) and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.

The production of this model ended in 2016. Land Rover equipped the Defender with new sporty Recaro front seats, LED lights, leather-wrapped interior and modern multimedia/navigation system, upgraded brakes, suspension, and handling kit for additional driving confidence. It is mounted on 18-inch aluminum wheels. Only 25 examples of the Trophy II will be produced, of which five cars will be produced in the Double Cab version, 10 cars will be Defender 90 cars and 10 cars will be Defender 110 cars.