On the occasion of 60 years of James Bond in cinema, Land Rover unveils a Defender prepared for the rally-raid and equipped with a special livery. English driver and stuntman Mark Higgins will be at the controls of the off-roader during a round of the Bowler Defender Challenge on March 26, 2022.
The most famous secret agent celebrates the 60th anniversary of his first appearance in the cinema. Since 1962 and the movie James Bond vs. Dr. No, the saga is intimately linked to the automotive world. If Aston Martin steals the show with its DB5, we must not forget Land Rover, which has also multiplied appearances. In the latest installment, Dying can wait, the new Defender is one of the passing cars on screen. Moreover, it will even be entitled to a special Bond Edition series equipped with a V8 engine. In 2022, the English manufacturer is celebrating this anniversary with a Defender prepared for rally-raid.
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Challenge dedicated to the Defender
baptized Bond Defender, the Land will take part in a round of the Bowler Defender Challenge on March 26. At the wheel will be Mark Higgins, three-time British rally champion and stuntman in the last four James Bond films. He will be supported by co-driver Claire Williams. The single-brand competition sees twelve Defenders compete against each other and has seven stages. It allows anyone to experience the world of rally-raids and prepare for events like the Dakar. As for the cars, the fighters are all identical and prepared by Bowler.
Special equipment
The English off-roader takes up the base of the 90 model. Under the hood is a 300 hp P300 Ingenium petrol engine. Among the list of modifications made, we can note the addition of a complete roll bar, an improved cooling system, a sports exhaust, as well as a new spoiler. The suspension has also been revised accordingly with new springs and reinforced shock absorber chapels. Finally, the Defender sits on 18-inch Bowler rims, which are also reinforced and wrapped in off-road tires.
This Land Rover Defender will not go unnoticed. The satin black paintwork is contrasted by large gold ’60’ lettering on the doors, which also features the famous 007 logo. In addition, the 25 movie listing is emblazoned on the bonnet and on the rear door.
