• Legacy Overland swapped in a stroked 6.8-liter LS3 V8 engine.
  • The upgraded motor delivers 550 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque.
  • It keeps the original 4×4 system and British electronics intact.

The third-generation Land Rover Discovery, known stateside as the LR3, was never a performance SUV. Offered with a V6 or V8, it topped out at 300 horsepower, plenty for a school run, but not much by today’s standards. This LR3, recently reworked by Legacy Overland, is a little bit different.

No longer powering this Discovery is an engine of questionably reliability. In its place sits a GM-sourced LS3 V8, stroked to 6.8-liters and tuned to produce 550 horsepower and an equally stout 550 lb-ft of torque. That’s nearly twice what the original truck managed when new.

Read: There’s Nothing Subtle About This V8-Powered Vintage Toyota

Arguably more impressive than squeezing the V8 into the engine bay is that both it and the GM 6L80 automatic transmission have been programmed to operate in sync with the Land Rover’s original electronics, or at least that’s what Legacy Overland claims

Of course, whether you actually want to lean on early-2000s British electronics is another matter entirely. Still, all the original systems are online and functional, including the full-time four-wheel-drive setup.

What Else Has Been Upgraded?

This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train

In addition to getting a new engine and transmission, this LR3 rocks custom driveshafts, reinforced crossmembers, new suspension, and an upgraded braking system with new pads.

Unlike some other recent Land Rover builds we’ve seen, this one mostly retains the original off-roader’s exterior, providing no indication of the engine that lies beneath. Among the features that have been added include a front winch, a rear ladder and roof rack, and polished exhaust tips.

This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train
This LR Discovery Sounds Like American Thunder And Hits Like A Freight Train

Inside, the story is similar. The cabin is largely original in layout, though new gauges have been fitted, along with an updated infotainment display that ties into key systems.

All of the seats have also been retrimmed in plush new leather and an upgraded audio system has been fitted. Of course, we suspect the new owner will prefer listening to the V8 than thumping out their favorite tunes.