Von Dur Land Rovers — Netherlands

PLUG & PLAY.
POWERFUL.
PROVEN.

BMW M54 & N62 petrol engines paired with the ZF 8HP automatic transmission — engineered for the classic Land Rover Defender.

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The Vision

CLASSIC SOUL.
MODERN HEART.

After extensive research and engineering development, Von Dur Land Rovers introduces a revolutionary powertrain solution for the Defender platform. We don’t just replace engines — we elevate the entire driving experience, combining timeless design with the unyielding power, smoothness, and reliability of modern BMW engineering.

Plug & Play

Ready-to-install. No custom fabrication needed.

ZF 8HP Automatic

8-speed, up to 900 Nm torque capacity.

Netherlands Engineering

Fully tested and verified before delivery.

Choose Your Powertrain

TWO KITS.
ONE MISSION.

Inline 6 · Petrol

BMW M54

231hp
Power
300Nm
Torque
3.0L
Displacement

24-valve aluminium inline-6 paired with ZF 8HP70. Siemens MS43 ECU, Von Dur calibrated. LT230 transfer case compatible.

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V8 · Petrol

BMW N62

367hp
Power
490Nm
Torque
4.8L
Displacement

32-valve all-aluminium V8 with ZF 8HP70/90. Bosch ME9 ECU mapped by Von Dur. Custom stainless exhaust headers available.

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The Ultimate Fusion of Classic Defender Soul and Modern BMW Power

Complete Turn-Key Package

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

01

Engine & Transmission Mounts

Precision-engineered, powder-coated. LHD & RHD compatible.

02

BMW Derivative Cooling System

High-flow performance radiator with electric fan(s).

03

ZF 8HP Gearbox + Torque Converter

8-speed automatic. Up to 900 Nm capacity on N62 kit.

04

AC System + Alternator + Starter

Full auxiliary systems included. Ready to connect.

05

Pre-programmed ECU

Von Dur calibrated for Defender application. OBD compatible.

06

Full Wiring Harness

Complete plug-and-play wiring. No custom fabrication.

The Details

ENGINEERED
PRECISION.

Inline 6 Detail ZF Shifter Detail ECU & Wiring
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