The Land Rover Defender is one of the most potent off-roaders out there, and it’s only natural that fans of the 4×4
seek the very best when it comes to customizing. One of the latest projects to
come to our attention is the Project Evolution. It’s the work of ECD Automotive
Design, a company previously known as East Coast Defender, which specializes in
tuning Land Rover Defenders.
This isn’t your run of the mill aftermarket job, as
the Project Evolution Defender has been outfitted with the same engine found on
the C6 Corvette. The GM-made LS3 V8 unit is good for 430 PS,
and comes together with a Borla exhaust system that matches the soundtrack of
the vehicle with its menacing look.
Finished in Basalt Schwarz Pearl, the exterior of
the Land Rover Defender is upgraded with a Kahn wide-body kit. Other features
include 20-inch wheels with a satin black look, auxiliary lights, roof rack,
exoskeleton and a powerful winch mounted at the front.
Inside, things are rather posh, as the tuner used
swaths of two-tone leather to cover the upper part of the dashboard, doors,
seats and armrest. Also, there’s an infotainment system sitting in the middle
of the dashboard, and ECD Automotive Design says that wireless charging for
mobile devices is present as well, alongside the USB ports at the front and
rear and a JL Audio system.
