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The Legendary Defender Reborn: Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top
Feeling the heat from a sea of custom Defender builds? Worry not! Land Rover is reclaiming its crown with the factory-fresh Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top, a delicious slice of open-air motoring for deep-pocketed enthusiasts. This nitro-injected off-roader melds the classic Defender's boxy charisma and robust engineering with a heap of modern muscle and high-tech tweaks.
Beyond Aftermarket Bling
Unlike the hodgepodge of bits you'd get from a typical custom shop, the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top starts with a genuine 2012-2016 Defender 90. Undergoing a rigorous factory rebuild, you'll get an authentic Defender with the kinks ironed out, adorned with modern engineering that turns the original's "quirks" into wonderfully distant memories.
The first thing you'll notice is the fresh top - bye-bye roof, hello, wind-in-your-hair experience! The 4-color canvas roof (Black, Sand, Dark Khaki, or Navy) comes adorned with tie-downs and authentic webbing inspired by the 2016 swan song of the original Defender. Prefer to soak in the sun while putting your rear passengers on ice? Roll up just the side and rear sections, or opt for the more charitable "Bikini Hood." Either way, Land Rover has added extra tie-down points to ensure your pretty pennies don't dangle menacingly from the high-speed breeze.
House of Muscle
Feeling peckish? How about a juicy 5.0-liter V8 under the hood, packing 405 hp and a meaty 515 Nm of torque? That's more than four times the grunt of the gas-guzzling diesel classic dinosaurs lugged around. Paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and a pistol-style shifter, this British beastie roars to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds, leaving Ferraris in its rearview mirror in a cloud of dust.
But Land Rover didn't just toss power at the problem. The suspension gets a thorough sprucing-up, with Eibach coil springs, Bilstein dampers, and anti-roll bars working tirelessly to control the icon's wild ways while preserving its legendary off-road prowess. Can't stop giggling at the original's halting braking performance? Four-piston Alcon brakes with 335mm front discs and 300mm rear discs ensure this classic can halt just as quickly as it hurtles forward.
A Haven of Élan
Just entertained by exclusivity with a price tag starting at £195,000 (~$260,000)? Land Rover's got all sorts of ways to set you apart from the herd! Customize your Defender with 49 standard paint colors or have any shade of your choosing matched. The interior looks equally sassy, with five monotone or eight duo-tone leather options that would make even a diva purr with delight. Plus, a few more decadent frills like a built-in wine chiller or a custom surfboard rack for that weekend getaway - you know, the usual stuff.
A Feast for the Spec Sheet
Engine: 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 Power: 405 hp @ 6,000 rpm Torque: 515 Nm @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with Pistol Shifter 0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds Top Speed: 106 mph Suspension: Live beam axles with Eibach coil springs, Bilstein dampers, Eibach anti-roll bars Brakes: Alcon Four-Piston calipers (335mm front discs, 300mm rear) Wheels: 16-inch Wolf steel or 18-inch Sawtooth alloy Soft Top Colors: Black (standard), Sand, Dark Khaki, Navy Soft Top Styles: Full hood or "Bikini Hood"
Ready to Order: The Classic Defender V8 Soft Top Awaits
Intrigued by the idea of cruising down memory lane in a modern fashion? The Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is now open for orders. Prices start at £195,000 (around $260,000 USD) plus taxes. The intrepid teams in Coventry, UK, and Essen, Germany, will work closely with you to create a bespoke Defender tailored to your wildest dreams. Just be patient, as the creation of your prized possession may take some time.
- The Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is not just a car, but a seamless blend of traditional home-and-garden design aesthetics and modern automotive lifestyle, offering style and exclusivity for its deep-pocketed owners.
- Beyond mere car-maintenance, the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top embodies electric-vehicle innovation, with the option to power it using renewable energy sources like solar power for a more sustainable lifestyle.
- The interior of the Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is an elegant combination of home-and-garden comfort and luxury cars, featuring high-end materials and customizable options in five monotone or eight duo-tone leather finishes, creating a personalized in-car living space for its discerning owners.
