Land Rover today announces a limited-edition high-performance version of the iconic #defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th #anniversary in 2018.
Land Rover today announces a limited-edition high-performance version of the iconic #defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th #anniversary in 2018.
The #defender Works V8 pays homage to the early high-powered engines in both the Series III Stage 1 V8 from 1979 and subsequent Defenders including the 50th #anniversary Edition, which are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors today.
Defender Works V8 is the most powerful and fastest version that Land Rover has ever created. The 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8 powertrain produces 405PS and 515 Nm of torque (the standard #defender delivered 122PS and 360 Nm). The #defender Works V8 will accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.6sec*, while top speed is increased to 106mph.
“It’s fitting that we’ve been able to release the full potential of the iconic #defender, whose much-loved shape remains synonymous with Land Rover, 70 years since it was seen in public for the first time. "The idea of reintroducing a V8 #defender was something we were discussing as far back as 2014, when we were still building the #defender in Solihull. We knew the demand was there for a powerful and fast #defender; the Land Rover authenticity is the ultimate finishing touch for discerning clients purchasing these collector’s edition Defenders.”
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