DEFENDER WORKS V8 TROPHY RETURNS

Land Rover Defender Works V 8 Trophy-Es wird nicht nur verabschiedet, es wird auch zurückgekommen. Zumindestens in homöophatischen Dosen. Genau genommen in einer Anzahl von 25 Einheiten. Der Defender V 8 Trophy ist eine Reminiszenz an die wilden 80er und 90er, in der eine Zigarettenmarke noch einen rauhen Lifestyleevent mit einer in den Markendimensionen affinen Automarke medial vervielfältigen konnte,und daraus eine Win-win Situation für beide Marken kreiert wurde. Dabei wurden mit Defendern mit Camel-Logo auf der Tür rudimentäre Landschaften bezwungen, aber auch mal mit einem Auto in wilden Flüssen abgesoffen. Teilnehmer waren über Gewinnspiel-Mechanismen ausgewählte Protagonisten als Helden ihrer Zeit. Im Gedächtnis verhaftet blieben allerdings weniger deren Namen, als die Aufladung der Markenaura der Gewinnspielerfinder. Die jetzt im Trophy-Design erscheinenden 25 Sondermodelle, ohne Camel-Logo, aber mit 405 PS-V 8, Seilwinde,Über-Dach Luftansaugsschnorchel, Recarositzen, Leder.

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Als Antrieb bekommen die Trophy-Landys entsprechend auch wie die Works-Modelle einen Fünfliter-V8-Saugmotor eingebaut, der 405 PS Leistung bringt. Kombiniert ist die Maschine mit einem Achtgang-Automatikgetriebe von ZF. Um die Power etwas einzuhegen, bekommen die 25 Sondermodelle außerdem einen Bremsen- und einen Handling-Kit installiert. Land Rover Die Sondermodelle werden von Hand aufgebaut.

Lackiert werden die exklusiven Defender im klassischen Camel Trophy-Farbton auch auf den Stahlrädern, Kontraste gibt es mit Motorhaube, Stoßfänger, Rammschutz und Dachgepäckträger in Schwarz. Die Dachträger-Konstruktion dient auch gleichzeitig als Überrollschutz, zusätzlich werden bei den Sondermodellen eine Seilwinde, Dachträger, Unterbodenschutz, Schnorchel, Zusatzscheinwerfer und Mud-Terrain-Reifen montiert.

Last but not least, der Zugang zu einem dreitägigen Kundenevent auf dem Testgelände von Land Rover in Eastnor Castle, dem traditionellen Ort der Land Rover Test und Entwicklung, mit sicherlich Aha-Momenten, im Preis von 220.000 Euro, mit eingeschlossen. Es soll auch Linkslenker für ausserbritische Märkte geben. Ask your local Land Rover dealer.

Land Rover Classic will build 25 re-engineered Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles for an adventure event at Eastnor Castle in 2021

  • Land Rover Classic is building 25 adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles in 2021, paying tribute to the iconic 4×4’s enduring expedition legacy
     
  • Works V8 Trophy purchase includes entry to an exclusive Land Rover Trophy adventure competition at Eastnor Castle, the spiritual home of Land Rover testing and development
     
  • Each Works V8 Trophy re-engineered by Land Rover Classic features a 405PS 5.0-litre petrol V8 powertrain, eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, uprated brakes and handling kit
     
  • Choice of 90 and 110 Station Wagon body designs available, finished in unique Eastnor Yellow paintwork with Narvik Black details and body-colour heavy-duty steel wheels
     
  • Additional all-terrain equipment includes front winch, multi-point expedition cage, roof rack, underbody protection, A-bar, raised air intake, spotlights and mud-terrain tyres
     
  • Interior features full black Windsor leather trim, including Recaro sports seats with contrasting yellow stitch detailing, plus Land Rover Trophy clock face by Elliot Brown
     
  • Racing driver, stunt driver and Land Rover ambassador Jessica Hawkins stars alongside
    Land Rover adventure legends including 1989 Camel Trophy winner Bob Ives in
    Defender Works V8 Trophy launch film:
  • Customer enquiries for Land Rover Classic should be made using: www.landrover.com/classic, +44 (0) 2476 566 600, sales@classic-jaguarlandrover.com

Land Rover Classic is continuing the formidable 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 in 2021.

Based on the re-engineered 2012-2016 Defender Works V8 specification developed by Land Rover Classic, including 405PS / 515Nm 5.0-litre V8 petrol powertrain, eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and comprehensive uprated suspension, steering and braking packages, the Trophy vehicles feature a wide range of additional upgrades 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 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 4×4 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*, Defender Works V8 Trophy customers will be invited to compete in an exclusive three-day 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.

The Land Rover Defender has always been more than just a vehicle, its engineering capability and suitability for overland expedition and all-terrain competition means it’s renowned with getting away from it all. The new Land Rover Trophy will bring this to life for a new generation of adventurers.

Experiences are a key part of Land Rover Classic’s DNA and this whole concept comes directly from feedback we’ve received. Our customers want to create their own stories, battle scars and patina with their Works V8 Trophy vehicles from day one, fuelling campfire chats with like-minded enthusiasts.

We’re looking forward to an exciting and memorable event, full of camaraderie, and continuing the Land Rover Trophy legend for years to come. Seeing the silhouette of these vehicles which you’ll instantly know as a Land Rover, traversing the hills at Eastnor, will be a defining moment of the adventure.

DAN PINKDIRECTOR, LAND ROVER CLASSIC

On seeing their Defender Works V8 Trophy for the first time, customers and their co-drivers will make their first marks by adding their names and country flags to the vehicle. They will then embark on a range of challenges inspired by famous global adventures and competitions spanning more than seven decades of Land Rover production.

Expert one-to-one tuition will be provided as part of the adventure, giving customers a unique opportunity to develop extreme driving techniques and skills in their own vehicle, before putting their training to the test. Everyone will compete for a range of prizes, including a grand prize for the overall winner – to be announced later in 2021.

Familiar faces from Land Rover’s adventure heritage feature in the Defender Works V8 Trophy launch film, including racing driver, stunt driver and Land Rover ambassador Jessica Hawkins, alongside Camel Trophy participants such as 1989 event winner Bob Ives. A number of these experts will also be on-hand at the Land Rover Trophy to share their knowledge and experiences.

The Land Rover Trophy event will be supported by the New Defender and carefully selected brand partners Elliot Brown, Fat Face and Musto, who have created complementary products specifically for Defender Works V8 Trophy customers.

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.

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Further Information

TECHNICAL DATALAND ROVER DEFENDER WORKS V8 TROPHY
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION 
Engine capacity (cc)4,999
CylindersV8 naturally-aspirated petrol (EU5)
Power (PS)405 @ 6,000rpm
Torque (Nm)515 @ 5,000rpm
Transmission8-speed automatic with Pistol Shifter, All-Wheel Drive, two-speed transfer box, heavy-duty front and rear differentials, torque-biasing centre differential
CHASSIS 
Front and rear suspensionFront: live beam axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers. Panhard rod and radius arms. Anti-roll bar
Rear: live beam axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers. ‘A’ frame and trailing links. Anti-roll bar.
Front brakesServo-assisted, 335mm discs, four-piston calipers
Rear brakesServo-assisted, 300mm discs, four-piston calipers
Wheels and tyres16in heavy-duty steel wheels, 235/85 R16 mud-terrain tyres
SteeringRecirculating ball, power-assisted