– E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company renowned for its bespoke luxury builds, has delivered Project Naw, a striking neon green Defender 110 with a powerful new level of performance – a Corvette LT1 engine. The newest addition to E.C.D.’s vast drivetrain catalog, the 450 horsepower LT1 engine packs 465 lbs of torque at 4600 RPM and rockets from zero to 60 mph in just six seconds.
Originally a 25-year-old U.K. work vehicle, the vintage Defender arrived at E.C.D.’s Rover Dome 14 months ago for a complete overhaul. Custom-restored to the client’s unique vision and exuding exotic car luxuriousness, Project Naw is painted in vibrant Verde Mantis paint – a Lamborghini Huracan color – with black accents for stark contrast.
“Project Naw is a brilliant example of what we do at E.C.D., where everything is possible,” said Co-Founder of E.C.D. Scott Wallace. “Unbound by convention and driven by our clients’ creativity, our talented craftsmen and engineers bring dream cars like Project Naw to life, and they remain unmatched to anything else on the road.”
Project Naw pays homage to its old Land Rover Defender origins with signature classic Defender features like its convertible soft top roof, multi-point roll cage, classic style bumper and grille, Kahn Mondial Retro wheels and swing-away wheel carrier. Aside from its power-packed engine with 8-speed automatic transmission, the restored Defender’s other enhancements include adjustable Air Ride suspension and upgraded Brembo brakes with custom Verde Mantis calipers. As if its standout color wasn’t enough, Project Naw roars for attention with its custom Borla exhaust system with resonator and muffler.
The custom Defender’s interior is just as stunning, with lustrous Hydes Pelle Fresco Frost leather on its RECARO Cross Sportster CS front and middle seats and the jump seats in the rear. The Puma dash, door cards and custom center console are also wrapped in the same white leather as the seats, giving Project Naw’s cabin a spacious, high luxury feel. With E.C.D. modern upgrades – including a new Infinity Kappa sound system, front and back-up camera, blind-spot assistance, back-up sensor, wireless charger, WiFi and multiple USB charging ports – Project Naw rivals any luxury performance SUV.
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Project Naw
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Model — Defender 110
Engine — GM 6.2L LT1 V8 Engine
Transmission — 8-Speed Automatic
Axles – Strength
Suspension — E.C.D. Adjustable Air Ride
Brakes – Brembo
Exhaust – Borla Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust with Resonator, Muffler and Black Tips
Additional Features — Convertible Soft Top Roof
Exterior
Paint Color — Lamborghini Verde Mantis with Eggshell Finish
Roof Top Color — Black
Wheels — Kahn Mondial Retro
Grille — Classic Land Rover Grille
Front Bumper — Classic Land Rover Bumper with DRLs
Rear Bumper – NAS Bumper
Additional Features — Multi-Point Roll Cage, 4 LED Square Spot Lights, 1 LED Square Rear Work Light, Swing Away Wheel Carrier, Full Length Side Steps, E.C.D. Custom Black Steering Guard
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+2+2
Front Seats — 2 RECARO Cross Sportster CS Seats, Heated
Middle Row Seats — 2 RECARO Cross Sportster CS Seats, Heated
Load Area Seats — 2 Forward Facing Jump Seats
Leather Color — Hydes Pelle Fresco Frost Leather
Seat Design — Horizontal Stitch Pattern
Dash – Puma Dashboard, Wrapped in Hydes Pelle Fresco Frost Leather
Carpet — Black, OEM Rubber Mats All Around
Steering Wheel — Nardi Challenge Steering Wheel Wrapped in Black Leather
Gauges — Hot White 5 Gauge Set
Center Console — E.C.D. Custom with Rear AC, Wrapped in Hydes Pelle Fresco Frost Leather
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Sony Radio
Sound System — Infinity Kappa Speakers and Subwoofers
Additional Features — Bluetooth, WiFi, Backup Sensor, Front and Rear Camera, Blindspot Assistant, Wireless Charger, USB, Rear AC,
About E.C.D. Automotive Design
E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by E.C.D. is fully bespoke, a one-off that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified ASE craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British ”petrol heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. E.C.D.’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 45,000 square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 63 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. E.C.D. has a logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration.
