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The Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II is the British car manufacturer's gesture to honor its iconic Defender models.
The British car brand, Land Rover has revealed a special Defender Works V8 Trophy II off-roader. This limited-edition V8-powered classic Defender is a total badass. These days, popular car brands introduce limited edition vehicles in tribute to their older iconic models. Land Rover is one of many brands to have adopted this practice for its predominantly four-wheel drive, off-road capable vehicles.
Why has Land Rover recreated the boxy off-roader which went out of production in 2016? Let's find out.
Here's what makes the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II special.
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The Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II is the company's gesture to honor its iconic Defender. The Land Rover Defender has a formidable 70-year expedition legacy. It was also a key figure in the world’s most demanding all-terrain competitions. The company launched the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy a while ago to kickstart the Works V8 Trophy series.
Each Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy model is a conversion of the older Defender vehicles. Every Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy also includes exclusive entry into Land Rover's inaugural Land Rover Trophy event - the ultimate off-road experience for a new generation of adventurers. As the name suggests, the Defender Works V8 Trophy features a 5.0-liter V8 engine and eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Its 16-inch steel wheels in Eastnor Yellow work well with upgraded brakes, suspension, and a handling kit for additional driving confidence. With the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II, Land Rover intends to build on the Defender Works V8 Trophy's goodwill and deliver yet another badass roadster.
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The Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II has been remastered to take over any challenge. Each Defender Works V8 Trophy II model has undergone a rebuild with upgraded brakes, suspensions, and steering enhancements. Land Rover has made the exclusive limited edition model - with a total production count of 25 - available as a 90 and 110 Station Wagon. The British brand of predominantly four-wheel drive, off-road capable vehicles will also include a limited number of 110 Double Cab Pick-ups available for the first time on a Trophy vehicle.
In terms of significant features and superior craftsmanship, the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II comes out with flying colors. It is an off-roader capable of conquering the hardest of challenges. Like its predecessor, the Defender V8 Trophy II features a 5.0-liter V8 engine and eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Its gloss-black 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels are much more robust and efficient when compared to the 16-inch steel wheels in Eastnor Yellow on the Defender Works V8 Trophy. It also includes upgraded brakes, suspension, and handling kit for additional driving confidence.
An unstoppable off-roader comes with accessories and attributes to take on the journey of a lifetime. And the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II ticks that box. It comes with all-terrain equipment, including a protective A-frame that houses a winch ahead of a bespoke front grille and a LED light bar that provides ultimate visibility at night. The interior is top-class in terms of quality. It boasts comfy Recaro sports seats with a high-quality black and white Windsor leather finish.
Having collaborated with Elliot Brown, a striking analog dashboard clock acts as the centerpiece with a unique design mirroring the exterior camouflage design. The bespoke exterior camouflage design is in Fuji-white color with a contrasting Narvik-black roof and Gloss-black elements.
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