Land
Rover Defender Zulu 2
The
original ‘Super Defender’, the JE Land Rover Defender Zulu is the world’s most
powerful Defender conversion which still retains its original 4 Wheel Drive
layout.
JE Engineering have managed to liberate even more
power from the Zulu engine with up to 500 hp possible, however they have
settled on just a bit less. This Zulu Two has approximately 480 hp, and 406 lb-ft/2500-4500 rpm, which
should be enough to launch the car from 0-60 in less than 6 seconds.
Choice
of ZF 6 Speed Manual or Reinforced ZF 4 Speed Auto driven through up-rated
transfer box. Auto includes modified Cubby Box. Strengthened prop shafts are
fitted.
JE
developed Big brake kit with AP Racing 6 Piston Calipers and 350 mm Grooved
& Vented Discs fitted to front axle with performance pad material (Red or
Black Calipers available). JE Sport Suspension Kit comprising JE spec Anti-Roll
Bars front & rear, choice of Koni or Fox Racing dampers all round & JE
30 mm lowered springs (Defender 90 only) Rear lowering springs only available
for Defender 110 18” JE designed ‘D-Type’ Alloy Wheels with mixed use road
tires with increased speed rating. Available in Silver, White or Black/Diamond
Cut rim.
JE
Engineering has also developed an electronic handbrake conversion kit which
operates the standard differential mounted handbrake but replaces the awkwardly
places handbrake lever with a convenient dashboard switch. Prices start at
£ 149,500 (or £ 125,000 plus local taxes if you’re overseas).
JE plans to
build only 25 examples, which can be based on any Defender, in left- or
right-hand drive. The orange machine pictured is a 90-wheelbase development
car, but the first production Zulu² is a 110 Station Wagon. Partway through
construction at the moment, it’s due to be finished in September 2015.
