Inside, there’s room for eight.

E.C.D. Automotive Design specializes in restoring Land Rovers and improving them while doing the work. Its latest creation is an overhauled Defender 110 convertible that the company calls Project Hutton. The build has touches from Ferrari and Porsche. Plus, there’s a major power upgrade in comparison to anything a customer could buy from the factory.

Under the hood, there’s General Motors’ LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. E.C.D. doesn’t specify the power output, but the powerplant has 640 horsepower (477 kilowatts) as a crate engine. An eight-speed automatic routes the output through strengthened axles.

Project Hutton’s exterior color is Porsche’s Frozen Blue shade. E.C.D. pairs this with exposed metal elements on the front bumper’s brush bar, grille mesh, and an exterior roll cage. Louvered panels decorate the side sills. The roof is white vinyl.

The Defender rides on 10-spoke, 18-inch wheels with 33-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires. Behind them, the Brembo brake calipers are Ferrari yellow.

Caressa Silver Touch leather covers the cabin. It’s a stark, white shade that’s going to show every spec of dirt if the owner ever goes off-roading. The Ferrari yellow seatbelts and gauge faces provide a pop of color. Behind the second row of seats, there’s room for four more occupants in facing jump seats. This means there’s room to haul up to eight people.

E.C.D. also adds some modern tech. There’s now a Kenwood eXcelon infotainment unit. Music comes out of Infinity Kappa speakers. Plus, there’s a wireless charger, four USB ports, and front and rear cameras.

In addition to building combustion-powered Defender restomods, E.C.D. recently started building them with Tesla-sourced electric powertrains. Motor1.com got a chance to drive one and toured the production facility.

The Tesla-derived powertrain makes 450 hp (270 kW) and has a 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The setup moves a Defender to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in about 4.0 seconds. The range is around 200 miles (322 kilometers) depending on the wheels, body style, and customer customizations.

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Magnaflow is an exhaust company that specializes in high-performance mufflers and exhaust systems. The company was founded in 1981 with the goal of providing a quality product that would offer both performance and value. Over the years, Magnaflow has become one of the leading suppliers of performance mufflers and exhaust systems in the aftermarket industry.

The company’s products are used by many professional racing teams, including those in NASCAR, INDYCAR, NHRA, and IMSA. In addition to its mufflers and exhaust systems, Magnaflow also manufactures catalytic converters, tips, and other exhaust accessories. All of Magnaflow’s products are made in the United States using only the highest quality materials.

One of the reasons for Magnaflow’s success is its commitment to innovation. The company is constantly seeking out new ways to improve its products and stay ahead of the competition. For example, Magnaflow was one of the first companies to introduce stainless steel mufflers and exhaust systems. This innovative technology helped set Magnaflow apart from its competitors and establish it as a leader in the industry.

StopTech is one of the leading companies in brake upgrades for production cars. With over 650 platform offerings, StopTech provides a dramatic improvement in braking performance for vehicles. In 2013, StopTech earned full ISO/TS 16949:2009 Quality Management System certification, allowing the company to supply OEM vehicle assembly plants directly.

StopTech brake systems are designed with safety and performance in mind. Their Balanced Brake Upgrades are bolt-on systems that require little modification to your chassis or suspension.

Whether you’re looking for a street performance pad, caliper mounting bracket, or directional patented Aerorotor, they have what you need. All of their brake systems are engineered, manufactured, and tested using the latest technology available.

If you own a Land Rover Defender, you know that finding aftermarket parts can be a challenge. There are only a handful of companies that produce aftermarket parts for this vehicle, and even fewer that offer parts that meet the unique needs of the Defender. That’s why we’re excited to introduce EBC Brakes, the best aftermarket option for your Land Rover Defender.

EBC Brakes has been in business for over 30 years, and they specialize in producing high-quality brake pads and rotors for a variety of vehicles. What sets EBC Brakes apart from other companies is their commitment to quality and safety.

Their brake pads are made with the highest quality of materials which offer superior stopping power and longevity. And their rotors are designed to resist warping and cracking, even under the most extreme conditions.

EBC Brakes creates top-quality brake pads and rotors, compared to the cheaply made alternatives that have flooded the market in recent years. They have a wide range of products for all sorts of vehicles–from cars and trucks, to Wind turbines and military Humvees.

EBC Brake manufactures a variety of brake pads, including aramid brake pads, sintered brakes, ceramic brake pads and carbon long life brake pads. Additionally, the company offers an array of cast iron and stainless steel braking discs for motorcycles, automobiles and bicycles.

The company is also dedicated to manufacturing their products exclusively in the UK and the USA, in order to maintain the highest quality standards.

EBC Brakes is constantly innovating and improving their products in order to offer the best possible braking experience for their customers. So whether you’re looking for a upgrade from your stock brakes, or you’re in need of a complete overhaul, EBC Brakes has the right products for you.

What Do EBC Brakes Offer?

Better Stopping Power

One of the most important benefits of EBC Brakes is the increased stopping power that they offer. If you’re going to be doing any off-roading in your Defender, then you need to be confident that your brakes will be up to the task. With EBC Brakes, you’ll enjoy shorter stopping distances and less fade, even when you’re driving in demanding conditions.

Superior Durability

Another advantage of EBC Brakes is their superior durability. When you’re driving on tough terrain, your brakes are going to take a beating. That’s why we’ve designed our brakes to withstand the rigors of off-roading, so you can keep on going even when the going gets tough.

Improved Safety

At the end of the day, the most important benefit of EBC Brakes is the improved safety that they offer. With our brakes, you’ll have confidence knowing that your vehicle is equipped with a braking system that can handle anything the trails throw at it. And when it comes to safety, there’s simply no substitute for confidence.

It has been a while since we have heard anything new about Land Rover. Lucky with their collaboration for a Defender-inspired watch with Bamford London, otherwise, we might have forgotten about them.

Well, that is not all so surprising, since their off-road rock-crawling and dune-bashing bread and butter keeps getting stolen by everyone around them, even brands that are not necessarily traditional rivals. So, this is how Porsche now stands out 50 mm taller in the off-road crowd with stuff like the limited-edition 911 Dakar.

Meanwhile, if Land Rover hasn’t done anything spectacular for the Defender since that pricey 75th Limited Edition Defender 90 and 110 models, that does not mean the virtual automotive realm has stood idle, as well. Instead, we have seen cool ideas such as a three-door Defender 110 pickup with a very short wheelbase looking like a jungle truck and even a Single Cab dually version to give heavy-duty trucks something to ruminate about.

Now, here is also London, UK-based virtual artist Al Yasid, better known as al.yasid on social media, chipping in. And the pixel master finally seems ready to go out of his usual CGI sports car comfort zone. Or is he? You see, he faced a little dilemma while trying to express his passion for the latest L663 Defender 90/110/130 lineup: “if I was to choose, it’d be one with a lift kit installed rather than a bagged one.”

So, he went right ahead and CGI-slammed the bejesus out of the air-suspension mustard Defender 110 we see embedded below (and in the gallery above)! That’s a pretty twist from sticking to his principles, right? Anyway, the bagged, posh SUV is now quite the opposite of a dune-bashing, rock-crawling off-roader with its thoroughly slammed attitude and extreme widebody atmosphere, plus that dual central exhaust setup.

And I also have a feeling those spares sticking out of the trunk are for drifting or quarter-mile dragstrip purposes…

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