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Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of its highly revered Defender Soft Top under its new Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke program.
The European-bound Classic Defender V8 Soft Top will be built to order in Coventry (UK) and Essen (Germany) with an eye-watering price tag of £195,000 plus local taxes – that’s in excess of $400K.
For that coin, buyers are treated with a premium customer experience that includes countless personalisation options, with a one-on-one bespoke service offered for every single build. Utilising donor vehicles built between 2012-2016, Land Rover Classic then completely re-engineers the vehicles to OEM standard.
Personalisation options include the choice of 16-inch Wolf wheels or 18-inch Sawtooth alloys; five monotone or eight duo-tone leather options; a selection of 49 paint finishes; and unique grilles, door handles and bonnet scripts. For something a bit fancier, buyers can even opt for an onboard wine cooler and a custom surfboard rack.
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“With the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top, we provide an even greater opportunity to turn Classic Defender V8 dreams into reality,” said Dominic Elms, Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover Classic. “At Land Rover Classic we work with clients to provide a one-to-one bespoke service, so they can enjoy their vehicle safe in the knowledge it has been designed and engineered exclusively for them, by the original manufacturer – the people who know it best.”
The bespoke vehicle is powered by Land Rover’s 5.0-litre petrol V8, producing 302kW and 515Nm. This engine is paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.
The Soft Top also benefits from uprated suspension consisting of revised coil spring rates, Eibach anti-roll bars, and Bilstein dampers. The brakes have also been improved to four-piston Alcon units with 335mm front and 300mm rear discs.
Every personalised vehicle comes with a one-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Specs
| Engine and transmission | |
|---|---|
| Engine capacity (cc) | 4,999 |
| Cylinders | V8 naturally aspirated petrol (EU5) |
| Power PS (kW) | 405 (302)@6,000rpm |
| Torque Nm | 515@5,000rpm |
| Transmission | 8-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 suspension | Front: live beam axle, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein telescopic dampers. Panhard rod and Radius arms. Eibach anti-roll bar.Rear: live beam axle, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein telescopic dampers. A frame and Trailing Links. Eibach anti-roll bar. |
| Front brakes | Alcon Four-Piston Calipers 335mm Discs |
| Rear brakes | Alcon Four-Piston Calipers 300mm Discs |
| Wheels and tyres | 16in heavy-duty steel wheels, mud-terrain tyres |
| Steering | Recirculating ball, power-assisted |
