Pure Off-Road Fun is Shifting Gears in a 430-hp Corvette-Powered Custom Defender 90 Convertible
Hello, E.C.D. Automotive Design just delivered a Custom Defender 90 Soft-top that is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling vehicles E.C.D. has built to date. The "fun factor?" This Defender 90 comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and is powered by an aggressive 430-horsepower LS3 V8 engine. As a leader in automotive news, we thought this would be aligned with your current posted content. ECD-black-grey.png FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Sarah Pereau E.C.D. Automotive Design (407) 483-4825 sarah@ecdautodesign.com Project Ranger_S_058.jpg Pure Off-Road Fun is Shifting Gears in a 430-hp Corvette-Powered Custom Defender 90 Convertible This custom Defender 90 Convertible from E.C.D. Automotive Design is outfitted with a five-speed manual transmission and powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine. KISSIMMEE, FL – April 10, 2019 – E.C.D. Automotive Design, the award-winning creator of high-end luxury vehicles, locally delivered a Defender that is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling off-road vehicles the company has produced to date - a custom Defender 90 (D90) Soft-top powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine with 430-horsepower. The “fun factor�?? of driving this custom D90 isn’t entirely from having the soft-top off in Florida while cruising the beach-line, it’s from shifting through the gears of its 5-speed manual transmission. This D90, called, Project Ranger, delivers a full senses-engaged driving experience with the soft-top off, its manual transmission, and the sound of its Borla Performance exhaust system. Project Ranger is finished in full gloss paint in the color, “Terrain,�?? a Ford color exclusive to their Raptor model, and is matched with 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels in black to compliment the exterior. The client already owned this North American Specification (NAS) Defender 90 and sent it to E.C.D. for a full restoration. Knowing the top was going to be off most of the time in Florida, the interior was designed to be more utilitarian than luxury. It’s upholstered in a charcoal-colored, weather-resistant canvas throughout. “Driving a D90 Soft-top with the LS3 and manual transmission is an absolute blast. Tearing up and back down through the gears is something we all enjoy here at E.C.D.,�?? says Tom Humble, co-founder of E.C.D. Automotive Design. Project Ranger_S_09.jpg Project Ranger_S_049.jpg Project Ranger_S_045.jpg Project Ranger_S_057.jpg 1080P YouTube video for Project Ranger is here (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=G62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB2iiJa8-2BNk-2BdxoZL0-2FOjQru-2Bg4zQGvx9U5hE7FfJ8cec_vr4CQd6f5d5U92w1G2ot02iL3Dy9roVF9WMWcRnBXxoXfBF22x70yS9OnyuA-2B5XKw3pUjlqD1nnQh30REqP5i3-2BJhOACmL-2FQVL1dHlXZKXGtziHtfpvYY-2Bdl6-2Fg7eltIJELia6NzoSdry6C4g9Z2xMytEUhCCyylmbf7FMW0lwIgFBpwA-2B5dklPpBFMcFv-2BsLjNGYEH5QGk-2Fm0C4Tw-2BzQrk-2Bda2EmoGsqPaaewHlWjDa4d32QtnWAAVeCOHoBQxqopDgrxITa9T1SV5Oh2uaJ2CDvBDShzR0HhtKDuw2zZ2rcraA5cCx3m6PMjmZAUGc88kNsgcfYzWjN0FZ39yu9h9st7UaABwd-2BxS8tOwPbww-3D Additional high-resolution images are here (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=G62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB5mL1KniDmVi5IhBFvG5O8-2FuvcvXfFb9dxhjstHu8-2FKYPJ8Nows4Wje9zk29PnVk6-2BdYnL6tpZYwx2im9e-2BebgARjJ5a24V96nck-2FBQBFgAj_vr4CQd6f5d5U92w1G2ot02iL3Dy9roVF9WMWcRnBXxoXfBF22x70yS9OnyuA-2B5XKw3pUjlqD1nnQh30REqP5i3-2BJhOACmL-2FQVL1dHlXZKXGtziHtfpvYY-2Bdl6-2Fg7eltIJELia6NzoSdry6C4g9Z2xMytEUhCCyylmbf7FMW0lwIgFBpwA-2B5dklPpBFMcFv-2BsLjNGYEH5QGk-2Fm0C4Tw-2BzQtOTCRlaM6NqRfba9aOP0bzbUZVGO2mqiHu2CBeykFbZtaqgjrM-2BVerPXg9t5wyNhTGarHbu-2Foum76n486Ol-2FXqyu-2FhThw2uxOfNcsJMCyvKCbHn7MhusfOttuGK007uzNz9Ao9q4FTI1-2BDQPz-2Bg4Rk-3D Project Ranger showcase on the E.C.D. website is here (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=G62jSYfZdO-2F12d8lSllQB9q-2F0UHPIjL78k9av49WeGsTby5iq0S6CsQDgbT9qy-2Bv_vr4CQd6f5d5U92w1G2ot02iL3Dy9roVF9WMWcRnBXxoXfBF22x70yS9OnyuA-2B5XKw3pUjlqD1nnQh30REqP5i3-2BJhOACmL-2FQVL1dHlXZKXGtziHtfpvYY-2Bdl6-2Fg7eltIJELia6NzoSdry6C4g9Z2xMytEUhCCyylmbf7FMW0lwIgFBpwA-2B5dklPpBFMcFv-2BsLjNGYEH5QGk-2Fm0C4Tw-2BzQjQQWmKua9KqwSkSzsuW4ubSw69P-2B8nQY7E7hMFPbp-2Bsxr8p9yTb77zDq2K4gNLzQi-2F6dDCFt5xHXqJjYCXdHUCJAfTuDGl6Lt5K3TlMgXQ2L58nqsqxux7rVhqaucYHMkBAdA5SlscpVZUvKryHZLs-3D Project Ranger Vehicle Specifications Model – Custom Defender 90 Soft-top Engine – 6.2L LS3 V8 engine with 430-horsepower Transmission – 5-speed manual transmission Exhaust – Borla Performance exhaust Exterior Paint Color – Terrain in a full gloss finish Wheels – 18�?? Sawtooth alloys in gloss black Tires – BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A Front Bumper – ARB front bumper Winch – Warn Industries Grille – Classic mesh grille Additional – Steering guard in black; Full-length checkered side steps; Full checker pack; KBX wing-tops; Automatic headlights Interior Front Seats – Exmoor Elite Load-area Seats – Removable bench pads Upholstery Material – Weather-resistant Canvas Upholstery Color – Charcoal Dash – Puma dash with waterproof canvas on the top sections Steering Wheel – Startech LR leather steering wheel Gauges – Moal Bomber gauges in red & black Door handles – CNC machined aluminum Electronics & Audio Radio – Sony infotainment Speakers – JL Audio 8-speaker amplified sound system with a subwoofer Additional – Wireless charger for mobile devices; USB ports About E.C.D. Automotive Design E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) is an award-winning creator of prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with innovation and modern luxury. Each vehicle produced by E.C.D. is the true epitome of unique; a one-off that is fully designed by the client through our immersive “Luxury Design Experience�?? and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by our master-certified ASE craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British “petrol heads�?? whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind our exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. Global headquarters, known as the “Rover Dome,�?? is a 35,000 square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that produces 40 vehicles annually and is home to 52 of the most talented employees. E.C.D. Automotive Design has a second design studio located in Malibu, California. Media Contact Sarah Pereau E.C.D. 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