Ares Modena curated this gorgeous open Land Rover Defender with a V8 under its hood, winking at those who insist on the more… traditional.
With electric cars taking over the market, the more traditional, heat-powered ones look like an endangered species. An exaggeration, but not at all when it comes to models with big engines.
Like this gorgeous Land Rover Defender V8 Convertible edited by Ares Modena, which has a big 5.3-liter V8 engine under its hood, producing 380 horsepower. Loud and audible. And even more so, with this open body, which puts you in direct contact with the environment, passing all sounds unfiltered to the ears of the driver and passengers.
So if you are a fan of adventure and big original off-road cars, this is the vehicle you are looking for. The Ares Defender V8 Convertible is a special “piece” that has all the goodies of a traditional off road car, with respect to the original model and without a lot of … frills for the sake of impressiveness.
The basis for its creation has been a classic Land Rover Defender with a fabric roof, a front folding windshield, and modern LED lights. Equally new are the carbon fiber fenders, housing the large 18-inch wheels and Cooper 305 tires in the domes.
The 5.3-liter V8 engine produces 380 hp and 520 Nm of torque. Power goes to all four wheels, via a 6-speed gearbox with close-range, off-road gear. The suspension consists of ORAM shock absorbers that have the ability to be raised by 35 mm. The braking system has 265mm discs, with 6-piston calipers, which offer strong braking and good feel.
As for the interior, it follows the adventurous nature of the exterior. It is offered in several configuration options, with 20 leather color options and 45 if you choose Alcantara. Everything on this Ares Defender V8 Convertible is handcrafted. The audio system offers Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not so modern, and there are also heated seats. Price is unfortunately not announced by Ares Modena, but logically you should expect a three-digit number.