What is the Land Rover Bowler Defender

Introducing the Land Rover 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 a 300hp monster!

See what the Bowler Defender Rally Car is all about

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 Foxracing 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

If you missed it, you can see me crash the Land Rover Bowler Defender here:

For more details on the Land Rover Bowler rally series head to: https://www.bowlermotors.com/bowler-defender-challenge/bowler-defender-challenge-car-specification/

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