Legend Motor Co., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has with the Signature Series 001 an exceptional Land Rover Defender Restomod presented. The vehicle based on the legendary Defender based, combines the latest technology with classic design and is intended for true off-road enthusiasts. The base was one Defender 110 body, which refers to a modern “Jeep JK chassis“ was set. Under the direction of Nick Panos, Sawyer Carpenter and James Frauenberg The Defender was completely redesigned. The iconic one remained Silhouette of the classic Defender, but the entire Chassis, Powertrain and Interior exchanged.
Legend Signature Series Defender
The body of the Signature Series 001 consists Aluminium and is with one Kevlar liner equipped, which provides additional protection and is also color-coordinated with the exterior. However, Legend Motor Co. has chosen a more conservative approach to the visual appearance 17-inch steel wheels, covered with 37 inches (0,94 m) BFGoodrich KM3 mud tires, a removable one roof and the special Legend emblem. And under the hood? There is one there GM LT1 6.2L V8 with 455 HP & 630 NM torque. And you can even upgrade to an even more powerful one as an option LT4 possible, the tight one 650 PS and 881 NM torque delivers. Regardless of the engine variant, the power is transmitted via a Eight-speed automatic and ATLAS II case transmitted to all four wheels.
powerful Ultimate Dana 60 HD trucks
Ensure driving dynamics Ultimate Dana 60 HD trucks front and rear, modified, with ARB limited slip differentials and a PSC steering system. The suspension also consists of one Falcon 3.3 Fast Adjust piggyback system, which ensures excellent driving characteristics on the road and in the outback. And the cabin of the Signature Series 001 is dominated by comfort and luxury. There are hand-sewn, aniline-tanned ones leather seats, a new Instrument cluster, Resto-mod Air Air Conditioner and Soundbok Bluetooth sound system. Legend Motor Co. is already accepting orders for those interested in securing such a Defender Restomod. Further information and details about the vehicle are available on the Legend Motor Co. website available.
Model: Legend Motor Co. Signature Series 001:
- basic vehicle: Land Rover Defender
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Body: Aluminium, Kevlar-reinforced
- Chassis-cab: Modern Jeep JK chassis
- Suspension: Fox Racing Suspension
- Motor: GM LT1 6.2L E-Rod V8, optionally upgradeable to LT4 with 650 hp
- Performance: 455 HP (small version)
- Transmission: Eight-speed automatic transmission
- all wheel drive: ATLAS II transfer housing
- axles: Ultimate Dana 60 HD, front and rear, modified, with ARB limited slip differentials
- Brakes: High-performance braking system
- steering: PSC high performance steering system
- bicycles: 17-inch steel rims with 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 tires
- roof: removable fabric roof
- Interior: Hand-stitched fully aniline-tanned leather seats, custom instruments, Resto-mod Air air conditioning, removable Soundbok Bluetooth sound system
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