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Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition

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

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.

When it comes to price, restored models won’t come cheap. Each car will be offered at a price of $390,000.

Source: Land Rover

News, Tuning

Manhart DP 500 with 512 HP

German tuner company Manhart has unveiled its new project, the Manhart DP 500. The car is based on the Land Rover Defender model and only 10 units will be produced.

Land Rover Defender is an outstanding car from a British manufacturer with satisfactory performance. It is powered by a P400 3.0L inline six-cylinder turbo engine with 395 hp (290 kW) at 5500 rpm and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. However, Manhart engineers increased the output to 512 hp (377 kW) and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) of torque thanks to a remapped ECU.

Manhart DP 500 is equipped with a new stainless steel exhaust system, with optional carbon or ceramic coated tailpipes, as well as improved brakes (on request) with red calipers. Thanks to the air suspension software or new coupling rods, the car can be lowered to the ground by an additional 30 mm. There are also light gray 24-inch MANHART Forged Line rims wrapped in 295/30 ZR 24 tires. Optionally, 22-inch black Concave One rims wrapped in 295/40ZR22 tires are also available.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and silver gray Alcantara with the Manhart logo on the headrest. The same combination was used on the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel, and the rest of the interior.

Source: Manhart