Land Rover unveils limited-edition Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II

Land Rover has unveiled the latest limited-edition Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II. According to the British automotive brand, only 25 units of this vehicle will be made, of which, a customer can choose either a 90, 110, or 110 Double Cab Pick-Up body design.

Those who will be lucky enough to own one will also get the opportunity to participate in the next installment of the exclusive adventure Land Rover Trophy competition.

“The Defender has conquered terrains across the world. Our latest Classic Works V8 Trophy II honors this expedition heritage in its unique exterior design, paying homage to some of these stunning locations. Each of the 25 vehicles available is a labor of love, sourced, assembled, and remastered by our passionate specialist team. As well as taking delivery of a highly collectible vehicle, our owners will have the unique opportunity to put theirs to the ultimate test in a bespoke Land Rover Trophy event,” said Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director Michael Van der Sande.

At a glance, the Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II immediately catches one’s attention with its unique camouflage design. This, per Land Rover, was inspired by the brand’s reputation for taking Land Rover owners off the beaten path.

Each vehicle has a unique camouflage representing 23 locations the legendary 4x4 has tackled over 70 years of adventuring history, including places from The Camel Trophy, The First Overland, and the G4 Challenge.

The unique camo pattern also hides several easter eggs — hidden Land Rovers and their iconic shape in silhouette.

Notable exterior appointments offered by the limited-edition unit include a protective A-frame that houses a winch ahead of a bespoke front grille, a satin-finished black hood, and a powerful full-width 1.27m LED light bar.

It also has an external roll bar, rock sliders, a rear ladder, and an expedition roof rack.

Inside, would-be owners can find Recaro sports seats finished in high-quality black and white Windsor leather with contrast stitching. Leather-wrapped doors, headlining, and dash are also found in the cabin. The latter also features a modern infotainment system with integrated navigation and mobile device connectivity.

Land Rover’s ergonomic pistol shifter for the ZF automatic gearbox is also fitted for added control.

To finish off the interior a bespoke Land Rover Trophy clock face by Elliot Brown is the centerpiece of the dashboard, with a unique face mirroring the exterior camouflage design.

Meanwhile, for those not lucky enough to secure one of the limited-edition vehicles, Elliot Brown is releasing 1,000 watches inspired by the Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II. In the same way, Land Rover will also be offering Trophy-influenced Genuine Accessories, to be announced later in 2022.

Under the hood of the Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is a 5.0-liter gasoline mill that makes a little over 400 horses with 515Nm of torque. This setup allows the limited model to brave almost all terrains. And oh! For those wondering, the Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II has a 500mm wading depth.

The Coventry-based brand said that the Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is now available for purchase in the UK through Land Rover Classic with prices starting from £225,000.

Photos from Land Rover

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