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Issue 75: May 2020
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Above: Not many Land Rovers come with a complete mural on their chassis There’s more to marvel at on the outside, too, such as the 18” EVO Corse DakarZero wheels, the decals matching the classic 1980s era and perhaps most notably the side steps – which automatically fold out and retract. Neat. Being a restomod build, this 110 has been upgraded in a number of areas. The Truck-Lite LED headlights are heated, for instance, whilst plastic, such as on the door handles, has been substituted where possible for billet aluminium. The mechanicals, too, have been uprated. In fact, rather extensively. Peer under the bonnet and your jaw will drop as the 6.2-litre Corvette-derived LS3 V8 motor grins back at you. It’ll shout, too, thanks to the Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust positioned at the rear and we can confirm that 430hp really can cause a racket. That all translates to 0-60mph in under six seconds. In a Defender. Rimmer ad LR A5 LANDSCAPE 2019.qxp_Layout 1 17/02/2020 15:54 Page FR2 2 Still, it’s not all go. The six-speed auto brings some serenity and polish to the driving, whilst Tarox six-piston grooved and vented brake calipers have been placed front and rear so things don’t get out of hand. It sits a little lower on Eibach 1” lowered springs and anti-roll bars, with Bilstein gas dampers and Superpro polyurethane bushes completing the suspension set-up. UJO isn’t just a spectacle from the outside, either. Step inside and you’ll be greeted with a special Ruskin Design interior using Burnt Oak Autograin leather and complimenting tweed inserts. The interior is tasteful and classy, too, but perhaps more astounding is the technology that has been woven into the cabin. Apple CarPlay and wireless charging are the sort of options you only get on high-spec new cars, yet alone a Land ORIGINAL, OEM & AFTERMARKET PARTS & ACCESSORIES Rover 110. One of the best features 1948 TO PRESENT DAY has to be the Dakota digital instrument panel, though, which had a driver been Trust us to deliver...Worldwide. Millions of parts in stock. faced with these dials back in 1983 makes you wonder if they’d assume they’d just bought ET’s daily driver. UJO has everything, from a swish dash and interior to a power unit that can bring a smile to the grumpiest person you know. There’s even security Parts service also available for Triumph, MG, Rover, Mini & Jaguar ‘96 on. in the shape of the Defender Defender GPS tracker and a Viper alarm system. UJO can only be considered exemplary and is a reminder to anyone who gazes upon this brilliant Land Rover of the craftsmanship and passion that goes into each Arkonik build. And with that, Triumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2NA. England there’s only really one thing left to say: Telephone: 01522 568000 Fax: 01522 567600 E-mail: lrsales@rimmerbros.com welcome back! LINES OPEN 20/7
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