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This Land Rover Defender From the ‘80s Has Been Completely Revamped

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Almost Every Part Under the Hood And The Skin Have Been Changed Or Upgraded

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This Land Rover Defender From the ‘80s Has Been Completely Revamped - image 990135

The tuner also plonked in a Chevy Corvette’s 6.2-liter, V-8 LT1 engine under the hood.

The stock engine makes 460 horses and 465 pound-feet of torque, but this one was tuned to churn out around 500 horses.

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This Land Rover Defender From the ‘80s Has Been Completely Revamped - image 990136

Power is sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It comes with new axles, transfer case, FOX shocks, and Stanley steel exhaust, amongst other things. The truck also features an oversized radiator and hydro-boost brakes on the discs. The chassis and front sway bar have been treated and upgraded too since this is a 30-year old Defender and everything was worn out.

There Are Many Carbon Fiber Elements Inside Out

On the outside, the truck comes with carbon fiber elements all around. The bumpers receive a Cerakote coating and all the lights are changed to LEDs. Even a roof light bar has been equipped here. This Defender rides on 20-inch Fuel wheels wrapped in 32-inch tires. Since the truck rides quite high, the tuner has also installed a power running board.

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This Land Rover Defender From the ‘80s Has Been Completely Revamped - image 990137

This Defender 110 is sweet on the inside as well.

The stock seats are swapped in favor of Recaro racing seats and the vintage instrument cluster makes way for a Dakota digital cluster.

The center console was specially made for this example and it comes with cup holders and a wireless charger. It is composed of carbon fiber. A touchscreen infotainment system is also present and is mated to a JL audio system.

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This Land Rover Defender From the ‘80s Has Been Completely Revamped - image 990133

The truck sounds great and seems have to have enough oomph to push you back in the seat. What are your thoughts on this restomod? Watch the video below and share them with us in the comments section.

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How The Porsche 959 Rally Legend Redefined The Nature of Supercars

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How The Porsche 959 Rally Legend Redefined The Nature of Supercars - image 961095


The five-minute video is both a history lesson on the race-spec 959 and a highlight footage of the car’s Paris-Dakar adventure. It documents how the 959 was designed and developed and it talks about its then-revolutionary all-wheel-drive system. It also gives us a closer look at the twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, rated at 400 horsepower, and the adjustments Porsche had to make to turn the 959 into a rally race winner.

Finally, it talks a bit about how the three Porsche 959s fielded in the 1986 Paris-Dakar Rally finished the race in first, second, and sixth positions, scoring a historic win for the German brand.

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How The Porsche 959 Rally Legend Redefined The Nature of Supercars - image 961099


The 959 did more than just race at Paris-Dakar, though. While the video doesn’t mention it, simply because it documents this historic event only, the 959 was also raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Called the 961, it won its class and finished seventh overall in 1986.

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How The Porsche 959 Rally Legend Redefined The Nature of Supercars - image 961098


Of course, the 959 is actually more famous as a road-going car.

Introduced in 1986, it was the world’s fastest streel-legal production car with top speeds of up to 211 mph.

It was also considered the most technologically advanced sports car of its time and set the standard for the competition. It also provided the basis for Porsche’s first all-wheel drive 911, the Carrera 4. Fitted with a twin-turbo, 2.8-liter flat-six engine rated at up to 523 horsepower, the 959 remained in production until 1993. Porsche built 337 units in seven years.

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Throwback: Jeremy Clarkson’s Old Top Gear Comparison of the 1993 Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Jaguar XJS

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Wait, that’s Jeremy Clarkson?

In all his 1990’s glory, folks. That’s Jeremy Clarkson looking all debonair with the denim jacket, pink shirt, and denim pants. Oh, and the black curly hair speaks of that era, too. It’s jarring to see a 30-something Jeremy Clarkson looking the way he did back then, but you have to give the man his just due. He was already at the top of his game as a TV presenter at such a young age.

It’s no wonder that he lasted as long as he did on Top Gear. The way in which he presented the Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Jaguar XJS was completely spot-on. It had all the right information. It had the unmistakable Clarkson wit. Even the accompanying music was straight out of the 1990’s. Everything about the segment was fun, informative, and a complete delight to watch 27 years later.

What about the cars? Were they any good?

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Throwback: Jeremy Clarkson's Old Top Gear Comparison of the 1993 Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Jaguar XJS - image 924900


You better believe it. The 1993 Mazda RX-7 was one of the finest sports cars of its era. It looked the part of a sexy sports coupe, and it featured a 1.3-liter twin-turbo rotary engine — remember those? — that produced a stout 252 horsepower and 217 pound-feet of torque. Mind you, the RX-7 was at the latter stages of its production run in 1993; it was eventually discontinued in 2002. Even then, it was a pioneering beauty that represented everything that was great about Japanese sports cars.

Speaking of Japanese sports cars, there once was a time when Mitsubishi was as apt in that space as its rivals. The 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT was one of Mitsubishi’s finest works. It didn’t have the long-lasting legacy of the Evo series, but make no mistake, the 3000GTO was all that, and then some.

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Throwback: Jeremy Clarkson's Old Top Gear Comparison of the 1993 Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Jaguar XJS - image 924903


At the heart of all the sheet metal sat a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine that produced 282 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, incredible figures for a Japanese sports car from almost 30 years ago. The 3000GT was also a technological pioneer, particularly when it came to its aerodynamics. Remember, this is a car from 1993 that came with active aerodynamics. That’s how Mitsubishi built its sports cars back then. Good times, right?

Like the RX-7, the 3000GT has become a unicorn among car enthusiasts, particularly those who are after JDM-spec units of both models. It’s hard to find one that’s good as new these days, but at least you can take solace knowing that, one point in time, a young Jeremy Clarkson shared your sentiments about both models.

What about the Jaguar XJS?

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Throwback: Jeremy Clarkson's Old Top Gear Comparison of the 1993 Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Jaguar XJS - image 924907


In typical Jeremy Clarkson fashion, he pulls a little misdirection when it came time to choose between the Mazda RX-7 and the Mitsubishi 3000GTO. Instead of picking one over the other, he opts to drive away in what might as well be the most British car of all time, the Jaguar XJS.

Not that he’s wrong for picking the Jag — the Series III XJS was tantalizingly beautiful and it came with a 4.0-liter straight-six engine that produced 304 horsepower — but you would’ve expected Jezza to make a bold statement about the two Japanese sports cars that, alongside the Toyota Supra, defined the Japanese sports car scene of that decade. Then again, this is Jeremy Clarkson we’re talking about.

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You Might Want to Think Twice About Putting Big Wheels On Your EV

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You Might Want to Think Twice About Putting Big Wheels On Your EV - image 947577

In typical EE style, you’ll get to see a fair share of formulas and calculations that help explain why bigger wheels hurt range. It’s also important to note that Mr. Fenske refers to that particular case when overall tire diameter remains the same, but the wheels are actually bigger. This basically means the car will have to ride on smaller-sidewall tires. At the same time, width also plays a role, because it dictates the frontal area of a tire.

In the end, it all comes down to aerodynamics and airflow, in particular. Specifically, a 20-inch wheel is going to mess up the airflow (aka create turbulence) around it more than an 18-inch wheel, for example.

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You Might Want to Think Twice About Putting Big Wheels On Your EV - image 947578

To counteract that effect, more and more carmakers are starting to use aero covers for the wheels. That’s also the reason why McLaren opted for covered front wheels for the Speedtail – to shut down any turbulence that might increase drag and therefore slow the car down.

In an electric car (just like any other car, for that matter) more drag means that the powertrain has to work harder to push through the air (i.e. needs more energy), which in turn depletes the battery quicker, hence a shorter range.

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You Might Want to Think Twice About Putting Big Wheels On Your EV - image 947574

Ideally, you’ll want to have a flat surface throughout, with the tire and the wheel perfectly aligned in a solid sheet. In reality, that’s impossible to achieve because brakes need cooling so the wheels has to have some free space to let the air flow in to the calipers and rotors and then go out.

Of course, this is all backed up by numbers and calculations and if that’s what you’re into, check out the video below.

This New Video Shows How the Porsche Cayman Has Evolved Over the Years

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This New Video Shows How the Porsche Cayman Has Evolved Over the Years - image 936009


Although they’re part of the same nameplate, these Caymans are actually very different.

There is a nine-year gap between the 987 Cayman R and the 2020 718 Cayman GTS, so they come with a very different amount of tech and driving assist systems. More importantly, they’re fitted with completely different engines. The Cayman R is the more old-school car, as it shares its 3.4-liter flat-six engine with the 911. It packs 326 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The 981-gen Cayman GTS also features a 3.4-liter flat-six, but it’s rated at 335 horses ad 280 pound-feet. Finally, the latest 982-gen Cayman GTS features a turbocharged, 2.5-liter flat-four instead of a naturally aspirated flat-six. But it’s the most powerful at 359 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque.

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This New Video Shows How the Porsche Cayman Has Evolved Over the Years - image 936004


It’s pretty obvious which Cayman is the quickest and most powerful, but this isn’t what this comparison is about. Yes, the latest Cayman would win a battle that’s only about how modern each generation is in 2020, but this test focuses on more than that, and the result might surprise you. Check out the comparison in the video below and let us know which Cayman is your favorite.

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