June 29th 2021
The production of the new Land Rover Defender is presently in the doldrums due to the limited chip availability, but that didn’t stop tuners to update the famous off-roader. The aftermarket expert, Manhart selected the five-door 110 Defender and gave it a new exciting look and a slight bump in power.
The exterior updates include a pair of big 24-inch wheels boasting a gray finish with 295/30 ZR24 tires. The 22-inch alloys are also available featuring 295/40 rubber.
To accommodate the big wheels, Manhart enhanced the arches and modified the air suspension. The cabin employs leather and Alcantara to smarten up the luxurious interior.
How can the Wuppertal-based tuner forget about the engine tuning? The 3.0-liter, inline-six gets a straightforward software remapping and now produces 512 horsepower and 710 Newton-meters (524 pound-feet) of torque.
Manhart didn’t provide us the performance specs but we know the top-of-the-line Land Rover Defender performs the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in only 4.9 seconds and maxes out at 149 mph (240 km/h).
To match the updated engine, the tuner added a custom stainless steel exhaust with carbon or ceramic-coated tips along with advanced brakes (elective) for enhanced stopping power.
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