What Land Rover Take special care of your classics it’s no secret. The clear proof of this is that the Classic division has carried out works as outstanding as the Defender Works V8. If that copy served as a celebration of the brand’s 70th anniversary, now its 75th birthday is coming and they could not be left behind. That’s why they present the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Editionwhich receives a unique specification in a classic format and recalls a person and a place that have been key in its history.
The person is spencer wilks, CEO of Rover Car Company and one of the founders of Land Rover. The place is the isle of islay, in Scotland, precisely where the name Land Rover was born. This is where Wilks tested the first prototypes of the brand at his Laggan Estate in 1947 before creating the new brand. And this exclusive model is based on the Series IIa from 1965, with a similar decoration. On the outside it has a finish Heritage Grayinspired by painting Mid Gray from the original, with contrasting roof and steel wheels in limestone.
Other details Found on the exterior of the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition are the traditional logos in the same color as the Heritage bodywork and fenders. You can also appreciate some modern improvements such as LED lighting or suspension and braking systems. In fact, it has the prominent 5.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, linked to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. It delivers no less than 405 CV and 515 Nm of torque, quite good benefits.
Although probably what most interests its buyers is that unique and exclusive configuration that it presents. If on the outside it already attracted attention, on the inside it reaches a new level. He does it with the mixed upholstery interspersed with luxurious Windsor Ebony leather on the doors, headlining and dashboard; while there are additions in a tweed pattern fabric handmade that is inspired by the colors of the island. The oak wood trim or the infotainment system with current functions also stands out.
The Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition is a true reference to the origin of the brand and also one of the most exclusive copies that they have launched. Only 30 units will be made, adding the 17 copies with the 90 body and the 13 available with the 110 long body with seven seats. The price of the first part of 230,000 pounds (260,851 euros to change) and the second does it for 245,000 pounds (277,863 euros to change).
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