What should a unique Land Rover Defender have, aside
from the usual gear that was available from the factory? Kahn Design came up
with a few ideas about it. Made by their Chelsea Truck Company division, this potent off-roader
is called the Flying Huntsman 105 Long Nose. It has an extra 400 mm added to the chassis, in front of the windscreen, and a lot of other visual and
technical upgrades.
The most striking of all, apart from the lengthened
front part, is the body kit that consists of a custom grille, new bumpers,
bonnet and wide wheel arches. The Long Nose Defender rides on exclusive steel
wheels, shod in 285/75 Cooper tires, and gets tubular side steps, rear mud
flaps in toughened rubber and a few other features.
The interior makeover includes a leather and tweed
look, diamond quilted black Nappa leather headliner, billet finish grab
handles, leather-wrapped sunvisors, rubber floor mats and aluminum pedals. The
British tuner has also added a custom rev counter, electronic gearbox display
and several badges.
Then there’s the engine, which is a GM-sourced
6.2-liter V8 that produces 430 horsepower and is coupled to a six-speed
automatic gearbox. Enhancing the soundtrack is a sports exhaust system, while
the tuned Defender also features an upgraded suspension and brakes.
For £ 149,999 (US$ 196,150/€ 174,092), Chelsea Truck
Company will sell you this Defender. Which is almost as much as a new
Lamborghini Urus, although the two are totally different beasts.
