Since Land Rover is the auto sponsor of this year’s Rugby World Cup Competition, the British carmaker has decided to create a bespoke Defender. The one-of-a-kind vehicle will carry the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup on the 100-day tour around the UK and Ireland. The modified 110 Station Wagon was unveiled today in spectacular fashion at the Tower Bridge in London.
It emerged from a giant rugby ball, driven by the company’s ambassador and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner, Lewis Moody.
The specially-modified off-roader was developed and built by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division at its headquarters in Oxford Road, Ryton, UK. Since it was designed to carry the precious cup, the bespoke Trophy cabinet to the rear of the vehicle is what stands out.
They even created a special app to control the high-specification technology within the Trophy cabinet - making sure that conditions are just right. Lighting, temperature, the locking mechanism that secures the Webb Ellis Cup, and the 400-inch flat-screen Toshiba television are all controlled through the App on a 10’’ Toshiba Windows Tablet which acts as the interface.
In the press release listed below, Land Rover explains how the toughened security glazing, climate control system and three different lighting modes will turn the rear of the car in a stage on wheels.
The passenger interior is based on the Defender Autobiography edition and offers a high level of personalized design touches. Black Windsor Leather seats have been embellished with gold contrast stitching and Rugby World Cup 2015 blue piping whilst the contrast stitch extends to the dashboard and doors.
Further details can be consulted below. In case you do want to see the car in person, you should know The Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Defender will continue to transport the Webb Ellis Cup throughout the Tournament, which takes place across 13 stadiums in the UK until the final on October 31.
It emerged from a giant rugby ball, driven by the company’s ambassador and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner, Lewis Moody.
The specially-modified off-roader was developed and built by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division at its headquarters in Oxford Road, Ryton, UK. Since it was designed to carry the precious cup, the bespoke Trophy cabinet to the rear of the vehicle is what stands out.
They even created a special app to control the high-specification technology within the Trophy cabinet - making sure that conditions are just right. Lighting, temperature, the locking mechanism that secures the Webb Ellis Cup, and the 400-inch flat-screen Toshiba television are all controlled through the App on a 10’’ Toshiba Windows Tablet which acts as the interface.
In the press release listed below, Land Rover explains how the toughened security glazing, climate control system and three different lighting modes will turn the rear of the car in a stage on wheels.
The passenger interior is based on the Defender Autobiography edition and offers a high level of personalized design touches. Black Windsor Leather seats have been embellished with gold contrast stitching and Rugby World Cup 2015 blue piping whilst the contrast stitch extends to the dashboard and doors.
Further details can be consulted below. In case you do want to see the car in person, you should know The Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Defender will continue to transport the Webb Ellis Cup throughout the Tournament, which takes place across 13 stadiums in the UK until the final on October 31.