Land Rover Defender Transformed by Manhart with More Than 500 Horsepower

Unlike the rugged and tough appearance of a legendary offroad SUV from the British brand Land Rover, the Defender, after being modified by the German tuning company Manhart, exudes a glamorous and luxurious look suitable for wealthy owners who prefer city driving.

The modified version of the Land Rover Defender by Manhart is called the DP 500, with a tone-sur-tone exterior design in glossy black for every detail: from the front and rear bumpers, to the headlight and taillight trims, the grille, and the wheel arches… At the rear, the Defender DP500 is equipped with a dual exhaust system on both sides, with four perfectly wrapped carbon exhaust tips.

Only two gray stripes intentionally retained by Manhart serve as highlights for the Land Rover Defender DP 500: a thick stripe running from the front hood along the window sills to the rear, and a smaller gray stripe running along the sides of the taillights, making the square-round light clusters stand out. At the rear, the car still features a side-opening tailgate and a centrally-mounted spare tire.

The wheels are also a special option on the Manhart’s Defender DP 500, with a set of 12×24-inch Forged Line rims in bright gray, paired with 295/30ZR24 tires for the street version. To highlight these beautiful multi-spoke wheels, striking red brake calipers are added.

Offroad enthusiasts can still pursue their passion with the Concave One wheels in matte black with a size of 10.5×22 inches, accompanied by 295/40ZR22 tires.

In addition to the glamorous exterior changes, the Land Rover Defender DP 500 also receives interior upgrades from Manhart, with many areas covered in premium Alcantara leather. In addition, the German tuning company also invests heavily in the engine compartment to improve the power of the car.

Specifically, the Defender DP 500 has an upgraded exhaust system and remapped engine, resulting in a power output of 512 horsepower (equivalent to 298 kW) and a maximum torque of 710 Nm – an impressive figure compared to the original power of 400 horsepower and torque of 550 Nm.

When compared, this power output is on par with the Defender version equipped with a 5.0L supercharged V8 engine, producing 518 horsepower and 625 Nm of torque, as introduced by Land Rover, even though the Manhart’s Defender DP 500 only has a single-turbocharged V6 engine with a displacement of 3.0L.

According to Manhart, this tuning firm will produce a limited number of 10 Land Rover Defender DP 500s for wealthy and adventurous customers. All 10 Defender DP 500s will be based on the P400 AWD version with the price undisclosed.

Anh Phan (Tuoitrethudo)

Source: Motor1