Old Land Rover Defenders to be made on the edge of Coventry

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Just 25 Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles will be produced



A limited number of very special old Land Rover Defenders are to be made on the edge of Coventry.

Land Rover Classic is continuing the formidable expedition legacy of the original Defender by building 25 adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles.

They will be produced at Jaguar Land Rover’s Classic Works facility in Ryton and owners will get to take part in an exclusive competition at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire later this year.

The Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles will be based on the re-engineered 2012-2016 Defender Works V8 specification developed by Land Rover Classic.

Both 90 and 110 wheelbase Defender Works V8 Trophy derivatives will be produced with prices starting from £195,000.

They will feature a 405PS 5.0-litre V8 petrol powertrain, eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and comprehensive uprated suspension, steering and braking packages.

The Trophy vehicles also feature a wide range of additional upgrades specifically tailored for off-road use.

The 25 examples of the Defender Works V8 Trophy, in a mixture of 90 and 110 Station Wagon body designs, will be exclusively finished in a unique Eastnor Yellow paint colour with matching 16-inch steel wheels.

Contrasting Narvik Black paintwork features on the wheel arches, bonnet and rear door. The purpose-built vehicles also receive LED headlamps, a Heritage front grille, unique Land Rover Trophy badging and event participation graphics personalised to each customer.

The Defender Works V8 Trophy is designed to tackle the most demanding endurance challenges. Additional all-terrain kit includes a front winch, multi-point expedition cage, roof rack, underbody protection, A-bar, raised air intake, LED spotlights and mud-terrain tyres.

Inside, the instantly recognisable 4x4 benefits from full black Windsor leather upholstery with Recaro sports seats, contrast yellow stitching and a bespoke Land Rover Trophy clock face by Elliot Brown. Land Rover Classic’s own Classic Infotainment System with integrated navigation and mobile device connectivity is also fitted.

Later this year - Covid restrictions permitting - Defender Works V8 Trophy customers will be invited to compete in an exclusive three-day adventure at Eastnor Castle – the spiritual home of Land Rover all-terrain training, testing and development.

Both 90 and 110 wheelbase Defender Works V8 Trophy derivatives are now available to order direct from Land Rover Classic, with prices starting from £195,000 for a 90 in the UK.