Land Rover to Premiere Range E Diesel-Electric Plug-in Hybrid at Geneva Show
February 16, 2011
The new Land Rover Range_e diesel-electric plug-in prototype that was first teased back in May, 2010, will make its motor show debut at next month's Geneva Salon. The Range_e is said to be one of several working prototypes currently being developed at Land Rover's design and engineering centre in the UK. It is based on the Range Rover Sport model and features a 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged diesel engine with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission mated to an, as-of-yet unspecified, electric motor and battery pack.
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Land Rover Releases Stylish 2011 Defender X-Tech Limited Edition
January 12, 2011
Land Rover has launched a new special edition version of its iconic 4x4 model, the 2011 Defender X-Tech Limited Edition. To be revealed for the first time at the this week's Brussels Motorshow, the Defender X-Tech sprinkles some tasty cosmetic enhancements on the standard model. Read more »
Startech Shows Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition at Essen
November 26, 2010
Cruising its way to the Essen Motor Show floors, is the sea-flavored Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition, created by Brabus affiliate Startech. And while it ain't an amphibious off-roader, this Defender takes its styling inspiration from -you guessed it- maritime themes.
Finished in a bright white color, the Defender 90 Yachting Edition rolls on 16-inch alloys wrapped around in wider tires measuring 267/75 R16. Complementing the 4x4's looks are new running boards with integrated entrance lights that are activated via the keyless fob or by opening one of the doors, an SVX grille and body-colored headlight covers.
2009 Land Rover Defender 110 SVX: Limited Edition SW Version Revealed
April 16, 2008
A couple of weeks ago we showed you the full image gallery of Land Rover’s 60th anniversary SVX special edition Defender 90 (3door) SVX model. Today we have the first pictures of the seven-seater 110 (5door station wagon) version of the commemorative SVX that will be offered in a mere 1,800 units worldwide. 
Like its three-door counterpart, the Defender 110 SVX is solely available with metallic black paintwork. Distinctive exterior features include a restyled grille surround, tubular side-steps, unique alloy wheels, reinforced aluminium front under shield, clear-lens headlamps and LED reverse/rear fog lights.
The SVX’s interior is distinguished by the custom-designed Recaro front seats, machined alloy gear knobs, a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod compatibility and Garmin satellite navigation. –Click through for the image gallery
Driver Manages to Keep Same Tires for the Equivalent of 5 Trips Around The World
April 10, 2008
While an average driver keeps the same set of tires for less than 30,000 miles, a British chap named Tim Townsend has managed to complete a whopping 117,000 miles or the equivalent of five trips around the globe, with the same set of rubber on his Land Rover Defender 90! And mind you, Mr Townsend claims that he completed these miles on anything other than a normal road. Even if this story comes from an official press release from 
2008 Land Rover Defender 90 SVX: New Image Gallery
April 6, 2008
Land Rover has released a new image gallery of its limited edition Defender SVX that was first announced last November. Built to celebrate the British marque’s 60th anniversary, the Defender SVX will be available in both 90 soft-top and 90 station wagon versions.Offered exclusively in metallic black paintwork, the SVX features subtle satin black graphic decals, special badging, silver finish for the tubular side-steps, the front grille and new clear-lens headlamps. Additionally, all SVX models are equipped with new five-spoke alloy wheels, a reinforced aluminium front undershield and clear LED rear lights. On the inside, the SVX boasts custom-designed Recaro front seats, an iPod cradle and Garmin satellite navigation, alloy gear knobs, a new audio system along with an individually numbered plaque. –Images after the jump
Land Rover Defender Dragster!
February 12, 2008
In all seriousness, this creation is totally absurd, and that’s why we love it! The chopped up Land Rover Defender Series I (built between 1948 and 1958) dragster is powered by a supercharged Ford Cleveland V8 engine delivering approx 800 HP. Even though the Defender dragster has probably the same Cd value of a brick wall, we’d love to see it in action, so if any of you guys have spotted a video of the car, don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail. –More pics after the jump
Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Chromjuwelen
Land Rover Reveals 60th Anniversary Defender Special Edition Model
November 21, 2007
Land Rover will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new special edition of the iconic Defender – the SVX. Unveiled for the first time at the British Red Cross Ball in Dressed in metallic black paintwork and subtle satin black graphic decals, the Defender SVX will be available in both 90 soft-top and 90 station wagon versions. Distinctive exterior features have a contrasting silver finish, such as the unique 'Defender' and 'SVX' badges, tubular side-steps, and the bold surround for the front grille and new, clear-lens headlamps. All SVX models feature new, 'diamond turned' five-spoke alloy wheels, a reinforced aluminium front undershield and clear LED rear lights.
Inside, the limited edition model is equipped with custom-designed Recaro front seats, distinctive alloy gear knobs, a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod cradle and Garmin satellite navigation. The soft-top models also get a metallic silver tubular cage that supports a tailor-made, removable black fabric hood. Each SVX model for the
Land Rover will produce a total of 200 Defender SVX vehicles in the
