M57 Conversion Projects
At Laurence and the Machine, we specialise in transforming vehicles to deliver unmatched performance and efficiency. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of custom builds — from aggressive street beasts to rugged off-road machines. Explore our favourite work and see how we bring engineering and imagination together.
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1998 Defender 90
The end result? A seriously capable Defender, packing 400hp from a BMW M57 engine and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It’s got the classic looks you love, but with the kind of power, torque, and drivability that completely transforms the experience — whether you’re cruising the motorway or tackling the rough stuff.
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1991 Land Rover 127 (Ex. UN)
Built on a well-maintained Land Rover 130 military ambulance converted into a camper, this Defender received a major upgrade by replacing the ageing 3.5 Rover V8 with a twin turbo M57. The result is a powerful, refined daily driver that still retains all the iconic character of the original.
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LTM Tomcat
This is a little bit different to our customer builds. For a long time we've wanted to race! And what better way to do it than using our very own products to propell us to victory. M57 - 8 Speed and lots of bravery. There is of course a full series on Youtube of how we built this but a summary of the series is below...
