ADVENTURE-READY LAND ROVER DEFENDER WORKS V8 TROPHY

Land Rover Classic is continuing the expedition legacy of the original Defender with a limited production run of adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles for an exclusive competition at Eastnor Castle later this year.

Based on the re-engineered 20122016 Defender Works V8 developed by Land Rover Classic the new Works V8 Trophy spec. includes a 297.8kW (405PS)/515Nm 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and comprehensive uprated suspension, steering and braking packages, specifically tailored for off-road use.

Twenty-five 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 16inch steel wheels. 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.

Later this year –s Covid-19 willing, of course – Defender Works V8

Trophy customers will be invited to compete in an exclusive threeday adventure at Eastnor Castle in

Herefordshire – the spiritual home of Land Rover all-terrain training, testing and development. This will be the first time customers drive their car.

Familiar faces from Land Rover’s adventure heritage including Camel Trophy participants such as 1989 event winner Bob Ives will be on-hand at the Land Rover Trophy to share their knowledge and experiences.

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 ($NZ378,000) for a 90 in the UK.