Although the classic frame SUV Land Rover Defender was discontinued in 2016, the British company from time to time “re-releases” special versions of this model. On May 3, Land Rover unveiled the classic Defender in the Islay Edition, with only 30 pieces to be built.
The car is stylized as a 1965 Land Rover series IIA SUV, the one used by Spencer Wilkes, one of the founders of Land Rover. The Islay Edition is timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the brand's founding.
The car is equipped with a 5.0-liter petrol V8 producing 400 hp. and a torque of 515 Nm. It is mated to an 8-speed ZF hydromechanical automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Top speed is 170 km/h, acceleration from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.6 seconds. Reinforced suspension and brakes were used.
For the Islay Edition, bought out old bodies are used, but they are completely defective and restored. The styling features of the car are stamped steel wheel rims, steel channel bumpers, a mesh radiator grille, Heritage Gray coloring, and special leather interior trim.
The Islay Edition will be offered in both the short three-door Defender 90 and the long five-door Defender 110. Prices start at £230,000
The classic Defender revived for a limited special series
