From The Drive · Adam Ismail · · 50s
18-Liter V8 Land Rover Engine
A 1956 Land Rover fitted with a Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 engine reaches 1,080 horsepower.
In brief
A 1956 Land Rover fitted with a Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 engine reaches 1,080 horsepower. Peter Grieve installed a 18-liter Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 engine into a 1956 Land Rover, producing 1,080 horsepower. Originally reported by The Drive.
Original Land Rover Engine
The 1956 Series I Land Rover originally used a 1.6- or 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 50 horsepower.
Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 Engine
Peter Grieve installed a 18-liter Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 engine, originally designed for the Mighty Antar tank transporter.
Engine Modifications
The engine received electronic fuel injection and twin turbochargers to reach 1,080 horsepower with 15 pounds of boost.
Dyno Test Results
The Land Rover reached 1,080 horsepower on a dyno but required adjustments to prevent engine overheating.
At a glance
Peter Grieve installed a 18-liter Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8 engine into a 1956 Land Rover, producing 1,080 horsepower.
