- ECD Auto Design (ECDA, Financial) has launched its most powerful engine option to date with a 700+ horsepower BLUEPRINT V8.
- This engine upgrade is available for Defender 90, 110, 130 models, and Range Rover Classic builds.
- The first client vehicle featuring this new engine is already in production, marking a significant demand for high-performance luxury SUVs.
ECD Auto Design (NASDAQ: ECDA), a prominent name in custom luxury vehicle restoration, has announced the introduction of its most powerful drivetrain yet—a 700+ horsepower BLUEPRINT V8 engine. This cutting-edge powertrain is now offered as an upgrade option across the Defender lineup and, for the first time, for Range Rover Classic builds.
This development marks a strategic expansion into the ultra-luxury performance SUV segment, driven by direct client demand. ECD leverages its extensive experience with LS-based platforms to integrate this powerful engine efficiently. The engine is not just a simple drop-in; instead, it encompasses a new front-end rotating assembly with an integrated supercharger, enhanced cooling systems, upgraded transmission components, and refined ECU tuning.
The powerful engine option is designed to cater to collectors and enthusiasts who crave the classic British styling of the Defender and Range Rover Classic, combined with the brute force of modern American muscle car performance. This new offering has already seen a positive response, with the first client vehicle currently under production.
Catering to the high-performance luxury market, ECD's new option is aligned with current collector vehicle market dynamics. It answers the call for rare, high-performance combustion engines at a time when mainstream manufacturers lean towards electrification.
Elliot Humble, Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at ECD, remarked on the innovation, stating, "We've worked with LS-based platforms for years, so this evolution felt natural...This engine is just another example of how we listen, evolve, and deliver."
The 700+ horsepower BLUEPRINT V8 engine is readily available for new builds of Defender 90, 110, and 130 commissions, as well as Range Rover Classic builds. For more information on ECD's bespoke vehicle options, visit their website.
