Introducing The Bowler Defender Rally Car

In the rally world the Bowler Wildcat has been a car to reckon with for years. But there is a new car on the block and in this video, I’ll talk you through what a Land Rover Bowler Defender rally car is and how it varies from the base model Land Rover Defender 90. The Defender rally car is 300hp monster!

Watch the full video here:

If you missed it, you can see my Bowler Defender crash here:

Key Bowler Defender rally car conversion specifications:
• Land Rover Defender 90 P300 SE
• Engine 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol
• Power/torque 296bhp/400Nm
• Transmission Eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
• 0-60mph 6.7 seconds
• Top speed 119mph (limited when in Bowler Mode)
• Economy 24.6mpg
• Fuel Capacity 90 litres
• Weight 2,065kg
• Monocoque bracing and full internal roll cage
• Internal spare wheel mount integrated to roll cage and rally jacking points

Performance
• Improved cooling – auxiliary radiators removed and increased airflow to main radiator•
• Sports exhaust system
• Bowler 18” wheels with increased strength
• BFGoodrich AT tyres
• Bespoke suspension design with modified subframes, new springs and unique turrets for increased stiffness
• Bespoke Fox racing dampers
• Race steering wheel with quick release boss

Electrical/systems
• ECU system integration with race box
• ABS/DSC – rally control modifications
• Navigator control unit for lights/washer/horn
• Cobra race sports seats with 6-point race harness suitable for use with Simpson hans devise and Stilo helmet
• Integrated and hand-held fire suppression
• Electrical cut-off switches – internal and external

More details on the Land Rover Bowler rally series here:

https://www.bowlermotors.com/bowler-defender-challenge/

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