Yahoo Autos Land Rover Classic preps second Defender Works V8 Trophy run
In February last year, Land Rover produced 25 tributes to the classic Defender used in the Camel Trophy race. The exclusive run of vehicles was called the Defender Works V8 Trophy, and buyers were able to choose between the 90 and 110 body styles, with pricing starting at £195,000 ($237,000) for the short-wheelbase version. After purchase, owners were invited to attend a a three-day adventure at Eastnor Castle, tackling challenges to mimic the Camel Trophy on the grounds where Land Rover performs some of its research and development work. We guess the special editions proved successful, because the automaker is doing it again. The differences are name, available body styles, color scheme, and price.
The new run is called the Defender Works V8 Trophy II. Based on models sourced from the 2012 to 2016 model years, five will be available in double-cab pickup form, the remaining 20 split down the middle between 90s and 110s. They're rebuilt with 5.0-liter V8s making 399 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, shifting through a ZF eight-speed automatic. Improved suspension and steering gear is fitted, as well as a Land Rover front bumper with bull bar and winch, LED light bar, expedition roof rack and ladder, rock sliders, rear recovery point, mud flaps, and an external roll bar.
