Year:                1999
Miles (km) :     90000
Price:               AED 240.000,00

The story

The 2.8i

During the 1990s, while stationed in South Africa, Frank Isenberg, the Chief Engineer at BMW, fortuitously discovered that the BMW M52 2.8i engine was a seamless fit for the Defender. This revelation came at a time when BMW was in ownership of Land Rover.

Consequently, the team installed the M52 engine into the front of a Defender, marking a significant milestone in the development of the iconic vehicle that we know and cherish today.

After weeks of confidential discussions between Rosslyn in South Africa, BMW in Munich, and Land Rover in Solihull, the first-ever Defender 2.8i was developed. The first prototype, aptly named “Green Mamba” surpassed expectations during testing, demonstrating exceptional driving capability, off-road performance, and resilience to inclement weather. The team was astonished by the success of the transplant and the impressive functionality of the vehicle.