ECD Automotive Design’s “Project Wilder” — A Powerful 700+ HP Supercharged California Land Rover Station Wagon
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA) has unveiled "Project Wilder," their most powerful off-road build to date - a custom California Land Rover Station Wagon featuring a 700+ horsepower supercharged GM Blueprint V8 engine. The vehicle combines classic styling with modern performance, featuring Eastnor Green eggshell paint with Nara Bronze accents and 20-inch Kahn Mondial Retro wheels.
The vehicle includes a 6-speed Magnum T56 manual transmission, Borla Sport dual exhaust with push-button sound control, and ECD's proprietary Air Ride Suspension. The interior showcases Buffalo Distressed Cuoio leather, Sapele walnut wood trim, RECARO Orthoped seats, and modern amenities including CarPlay, digital mirrors, and blind spot assist.
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA) ha presentato "Project Wilder", il loro veicolo fuoristrada più potente di sempre: un Land Rover Station Wagon personalizzato in stile California, equipaggiato con un motore GM Blueprint V8 sovralimentato da oltre 700 cavalli. Il veicolo unisce un design classico a prestazioni moderne, con vernice Eastnor Green eggshell e dettagli in Nara Bronze, oltre a cerchi Kahn Mondial Retro da 20 pollici.
Il mezzo monta un cambio manuale Magnum T56 a 6 marce, un impianto di scarico sportivo Borla con doppia uscita e controllo del suono a pulsante, e la sospensione Air Ride proprietaria di ECD. Gli interni presentano pelle Buffalo Distressed Cuoio, finiture in legno di noce Sapele, sedili ortopedici RECARO e comfort moderni come CarPlay, specchietti digitali e assistenza angolo cieco.
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA) ha presentado "Project Wilder", su vehículo todoterreno más potente hasta la fecha: un Land Rover Station Wagon personalizado al estilo California con un motor GM Blueprint V8 sobrealimentado de más de 700 caballos de fuerza. El vehículo combina un diseño clásico con rendimiento moderno, con pintura Eastnor Green eggshell y acentos en Nara Bronze, además de ruedas Kahn Mondial Retro de 20 pulgadas.
Incluye una transmisión manual Magnum T56 de 6 velocidades, escape deportivo Borla con doble salida y control de sonido por botón, y la suspensión Air Ride patentada de ECD. El interior presenta cuero Buffalo Distressed Cuoio, molduras de madera de nogal Sapele, asientos ortopédicos RECARO y comodidades modernas como CarPlay, espejos digitales y asistencia de punto ciego.
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA)는 지금까지 가장 강력한 오프로드 차량인 '프로젝트 와일더(Project Wilder)'를 공개했습니다. 이 맞춤형 캘리포니아 스타일 랜드로버 스테이션 왜건에는 700마력 이상의 슈퍼차지드 GM 블루프린트 V8 엔진이 탑재되어 있습니다. 차량은 클래식한 디자인과 현대적인 성능을 결합했으며, 이스트노 그린 에그쉘 페인트와 나라 브론즈 악센트, 20인치 칸 몬디알 레트로 휠을 특징으로 합니다.
6단 매뉴얼 매그넘 T56 변속기, 버튼식 사운드 컨트롤이 가능한 보를라 스포츠 듀얼 배기 시스템, ECD 고유의 에어 라이드 서스펜션이 포함되어 있습니다. 내부는 버팔로 디스트레스드 쿠오이오 가죽, 사펠레 월넛 우드 트림, RECARO 정형외과 시트, 그리고 카플레이, 디지털 미러, 사각지대 보조 등 현대적인 편의 기능을 갖추고 있습니다.
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA) a dévoilé "Project Wilder", leur création tout-terrain la plus puissante à ce jour : un Land Rover Station Wagon personnalisé à la californienne, équipé d’un moteur GM Blueprint V8 suralimenté de plus de 700 chevaux. Le véhicule allie un style classique à des performances modernes, avec une peinture Eastnor Green eggshell agrémentée d’accents Nara Bronze et des jantes Kahn Mondial Retro de 20 pouces.
Il comprend une boîte manuelle Magnum T56 à 6 vitesses, un échappement sport Borla double sortie avec contrôle sonore par bouton-poussoir, ainsi que la suspension Air Ride propriétaire d’ECD. L’intérieur présente un cuir Buffalo Distressed Cuoio, des garnitures en bois de noyer Sapele, des sièges orthopédiques RECARO et des équipements modernes tels que CarPlay, miroirs numériques et assistance angle mort.
ECD Automotive Design (NYSE:ECDA) hat "Project Wilder" vorgestellt, ihren bislang stärksten Offroad-Umbau – ein maßgeschneidertes California Land Rover Station Wagon mit einem über 700 PS starken, aufgeladenen GM Blueprint V8-Motor. Das Fahrzeug verbindet klassisches Design mit moderner Leistung und verfügt über eine Eastnor Green Eggshell-Lackierung mit Nara Bronze Akzenten sowie 20-Zoll Kahn Mondial Retro Räder.
Das Fahrzeug ist ausgestattet mit einem 6-Gang Magnum T56 Handschaltgetriebe, einer Borla Sport-Doppelabgasanlage mit Knopfdruck-Soundsteuerung und der proprietären Air Ride Federung von ECD. Das Interieur besticht durch Buffalo Distressed Cuoio Leder, Sapele Walnussholz-Akzente, RECARO Orthopädische Sitze und moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie CarPlay, digitale Spiegel und Totwinkelassistent.
- Powerful 700+ horsepower supercharged GM Blueprint V8 engine
- High-end customization features including premium materials and advanced technology
- California-compliant design expanding market reach
- Combination of luxury and off-road capability demonstrating product versatility
- Limited production capacity due to hand-crafted nature
- High-end customization likely indicates premium pricing limiting market accessibility
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are Land Rovers, and then there is Project Wilder, a hand-crafted California Land Rover Station Wagon by ECD Automotive Design with subtle styling cues from original series Land Rovers and later Land Rover Defenders, purpose-built to rule every road and outmatch every expectation. Conceived under California skies and brought to life in ECD’s Rover Dome, Project Wilder is more than a custom vehicle, it’s an untamed, 700+ horsepower thrill ride and ECD’s most powerful off-road build to date.
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From the outside, Project Wilder strikes a presence that is simultaneously classic and ferocious. Cloaked in Eastnor Green eggshell paint with subtle Nara Bronze accents, it pays tribute to heritage. Its 20-inch Kahn Mondial Retro wheels, custom-painted to match, sit under widened arches with a posture that says: this vehicle doesn’t follow paths, it cuts them.
Beneath its iconic silhouette is a supercharged GM Blueprint V8, pushing 700+ horsepower through a 6-speed Magnum T56 manual transmission, because no journey worth taking should ever be on autopilot. The Borla Sport dual exhaust, complete with a push-button sound control, lets the driver choose between stealth and storm at will.
“It’s equal parts fighter and private jet,” said ECD CEO and Co-Founder Scott Wallace. “Project Wilder is designed for the client who’s looking for more than a weekend cruiser, they want something visceral, personal, something that defines what it means to be remarkable.”
The chassis, coated in Raptor Liner for all-condition resilience, rides on ECD’s proprietary Air Ride Suspension, offering seamless transitions from mountain trails to Malibu pavement. When it’s time to stop the beast, Brembo performance brakes with Eastnor Green calipers keep things firmly in control.
Inside, Wilder is warm, refined, and unshakably custom. The cabin is wrapped in Buffalo Distressed Cuoio leather with horizontal stretched honeycomb stitching, complemented by Sapele walnut wood trim, a theme that flows from the shifter to the rear cargo area like an handcrafted heirloom interior. RECARO Orthopeds front and rear provide unmatched support, and every surface, from Alcantara-lined headliners to handmade billet controls, tells a story of obsessive craftsmanship. For lack of better words, Wilder’s interior is jaw-droppingly stunning and exudes a premium level of luxury that isn’t typically associated with a former field truck.
Touchpoints like a NARDI Kallista wooden wheel, Focal premium audio, a panoramic roof with sunroof integration, and advanced ICE systems, including CarPlay, digital mirrors, blind spot assist, and dual subwoofers, elevate the cabin into something part luxury lounge, part adventure basecamp.
Project Wilder is a machine that refuses to compromise. A rolling contradiction: raw power wrapped in refined detail. British soul with American thunder. Built for California highways, Pacific trails, and every borderless moment in between.
Whether you call it a commission, a collector’s piece, or simply a dream with keys, one thing is certain: Wilder lives up to its name.
Project Wilder Specifications
Model — California Compliant Station Wagon
Engine — GM Supercharged V8 - 700 HP
Transmission — 6 Speed Manual (Magnum T56)
Brakes — BREMBO High Performance
Suspension — ECD Air Ride
Exhaust — Borla Sport Dual Plus
Exterior Color — Eastnor Green with Nara Bronze accents
Wheels — 20 Inch Kahn Mondial Retro painted in Nara Bronze
Tires — BFG All Terrain - Black Walls Out
Side Steps — SVX Black w/ Black Rubber Inserts & custom sapele walnut wood inlay
Roll Cage — 6 Point Full External
Roof — Panoramic Roof UV Protected - Double Glass Panel System with LR Sunroof
Seat Layout — 2+2
Dash — Puma wrapped in approved leather
Seats — RECARO Orthopeds
Leather — Buffalo Distressed col. Cuoio 1 Art.
Stitch Style — Nutmeg stitch with Honeycomb Stitching on Middle Inserts
Custom features — Custom Wooden Shifter, custom ECD center console with approved leather and wood paneling details, custom sapele wood Panels in Cargo Area flooring & Wheel
Steering Wheel — NARDI Kallista Wooden Wheel, custom wrapped in approved leather
Gauges — Custom Moal Bomber
Carpet — Premium German Square Weave
Radio — Touch screen stereo with CarPlay
Subwoofer — 2 - FOCAL Premium Sound / Ibus Active Subs Under Middle
Rear AC — Yes
Additional features — Cameras Back-up, power windows, central locking, remote locking and Alarm, remote start, Blind Spot Assistant
About ECD Automotive Design
ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic beauty with modern performance. Currently, ECD restores Land Rovers Series, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Ford Mustang, Toyota FJ, and highly specialized vehicles from its Boutique Studio. Each vehicle produced by ECD is fully bespoke, a one-off that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British “gear heads’ whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD’s global headquarters is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that is home to 105 talented and dedicated employees that hold combined 80 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD has an affiliated logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration. For more information, visit www.ecdautodesign.com.
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