• HOME
  • CONTACT US
facebook
03 5163 6888 contact@asianauto.com
  • main
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • INTERNATIONAL NEWS
  • CAR REVIEWS
  • MOTORSPORTS
BREAKING NEWS
New Proton 4S Centre Opens In Jalan Kebun, Klang By Vantage Speed
Luxembourg police is not the first to use Tesla police cruisers.
BOSCH providing a solution to city Parking Problems
Continental’s Executive Board decides on one of the largest organizational changes in the company’s history.
Mazda6 2019 model new technology & features shared
Volvo XC40 Is The Safest
Suzuki Unveils A New RM-Z250
BMW Group Malaysia Enjoys High Sales This January to June
Aprilia Divorces Naza Premira & Marries DiDi Resources
​BMW Concept X7 iPerformance for the first time in South East Asia.

Land Rover Creates An Awesome Defender

Posted On 24 Jan 2018
By : DTi
Comment: 0
Tag: Defender, Land Rover

To mark the company’s 70th anniversary this year, Jaguar Land Rover is launching the fastest and most powerful version of the iconic Defender ever produced.

The Defender Works V8 is a special model from the Land Rover Classic division, limited to just 150 examples. Starting at £150,000 or £45,000 more than a Range Rover V8 Autobiography, it is the first V8 Defender that Land Rover has produced for 20 years.

The Works V8 is a comprehensively re-engineered Collector’s Edition that features a 400bhp 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8; a far cry from the 120bhp four-cylinder diesel engine traditionally offered. Paired with an eight-speed ZF auto box that includes a sports mode, it will fire the SUV from 0-60mph in just 5.6 seconds, and on to a limited top speed of 106mph.

Both short-wheelbase 90 and long-wheelbase 110 versions of the Works V8 will be available. Alongside the new engine, the work extends to fitting uprated brakes, exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres and a handling kit, which includes bespoke springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.

The Defender’s rugged, go-anywhere nature hasn’t changed. As such, the Land Rover still features permanent all-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer box, as well as heavy-duty front and rear differentials. The Works V8 retains live axles front and rear, too.

Other than the wheels, the exterior is almost entirely faithful to the standard model. Eight body colours are available, including two satin finishes, with a contrasting black roof, wheelarches and front grille. The door handles, fuel filler cap and bonnet lettering are all finished in machined aluminium, while Bi-LED headlights have also been added.

Inside, leather Recaro sports seats feature, plus the dashboard, door panels and headlining are trimmed in leather. Land Rover Classic has fitted its own infotainment system as well.

A number of high-performance Land Rover Classic upgrades have been launched for existing Defenders, too. These include a diesel power boost, plus uprated suspension and brake kits.

About the Author
  • google-share
Previous Story

BMW Malaysia Introduces the First-Ever BMW 5 Series Hybrid for RM343,000

Next Story

Motorsports engineered headlight system for new BMW’s

Related Posts

0

Land Rover taking Bentley to court over ‘All Terrain Specs’

Posted On 28 Jun 2018
, By DTi
0

James Bonds Defender Is For Sale

Posted On 26 Jun 2018
, By DTi
0

Jaguar Land Rover planning new models with USD5.3 M

Posted On 30 May 2018
, By DTi

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

*
*

Popular Post

New Proton 4S Centre Opens In Jalan Kebun, Klang By Vantage Speed

No Responses.

More Safety and Greater Value-For-Money in New Toyota Corolla Altis

No Responses.

Continental Tyre Malaysia Launched its brand-new Generation 6 Products

No Responses.

All-New Toyota Innova Launched in Malaysia

No Responses.

Lotus Exige S350 - When GRIP is all you want and FUN is all you need

No Responses.

Porsche Boxster 718 - Topless driving just become more interesting

No Responses.

Honda Civic 1.8 - There has never been a better time to buy a new Civic

No Responses.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 - When you just want to be different on the road

No Responses.

Land Rover Discovery Sport - Allow You to go Nearly Anywhere in Style

No Responses.

Mazda’s All New and Revised 2017 CX-9 Test Driven

No Responses.
Copyright 2017 Premier Asian Auto Publications (M) SDN BHD. All Right Reserved.