Here's the 2023 Land Rover Defender Rally Series

Here's the 2023 Land Rover Defender Rally Series

31 October 2022 BY Jean-Sébastien Poudrier
Land Rover Defender 2023

For most of us, Land Rover is that car manufacturer that makes powerful and luxurious SUVs. However, an authentic brand fan will know that Land Rover is a competent vehicle and better at off-roading than most ATVs. Here's the 2023 Land Rover Defender Rally Series if you need proof. 

 

Bowler is a company owned by Land Rover that specializes in the making of off-road racing vehicles. The brand has participated in numerous legendary race events, such as Dakar Rally, British Hill Climb Championship, and French Baja.

 

What's up for 2023?

 

For 2023, Bowler cooked up a severe racing SUV based on the 2-door Land Rover Defender 90 P300. This version of the British SUV uses a turbocharged 2.0 liters 4-cylinder that produces 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. We don't have much detail about what kind of upgrades has been made under the hood of the SUV or if there are any.

 

The complete Bowler treatment costs around 108 334 sterling pounds, which isn't cheap by any means, but it is affordable for a racing SUV at this level. The Land Rover Defender Rally Series by Bowler is available in both right-hand and left-hand drives. Also, if you need it, Bowler can provide additional support for you at race events. Bowler's full service includes technicians, transportation of the vehicle, and even a container full of spare parts.

 

The Land Rover Defender Rally Series will participate in a total of 9 events for 2023. The first race is set for March 4-5, 2023, at Walters Arena in the Comp Safari Series. The Series will end in November 2023, but the location of the event hasn't been revealed yet.

 

The Land Rover Defender

 

Since its arrival on the market, the Land Rover Defender quickly became one of the favorites. The fact is available in both 2-door and 4-door configurations helped a lot. Also, the British SUV is simply gorgeous with its retro and modern appearance. The Defender is one of the best off-roaders currently available on the market.

 

The Land Rover Defender Rally Series is powered by the least powerful engine you can get with the 2023 Defender. The P400 version offers a turbocharged 6-cylinder paired with a mild hybrid system for a total power of 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. If this isn't enough, the P525 version gets a supercharged V8 with 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque.

 

Jean-Sébastien Poudrier



Tags: Land Rover, Land Rover Defender

Author: Jean-Sébastien Poudrier