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“The V8 powertrain will be fitted to 150 specially-selected and re-engineered Defenders for the 70th edition, complemented by an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission with sport mode, uprated brakes and handling kit, plus exclusive 18-inch diamond-turned Sawtooth alloy wheels and 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres,” said Land Rover. “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.” Are you needing to insure your brand new car? Make sure you get the lowest insurance premium here!
“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.”Featuring a 5.0 litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8 engine, producing 298kW and 515Nm of torque, it will take you from 0-100km/h in under 6 seconds. Top speed is limited to 170km/h though, and given that this is the fastest, most powerful V8 Defender ever created, the limit is probably a good thing. The standard Defender, by comparison, delivered 90kW and 360Nm. The Works includes bi-LED headlamps, Windsor Leather interior trim, Recaro sports seats and Land Rover’s classic Infotainment system. 90 and 110 wheelbase Defender Works V8’s will be available from Land Rover Classic. Prices start at £150,000 (around R2,5 Million), with a limited run of up to 150 Defenders badged 70th Edition. Available in SA? Yeah… Keep Dreaming.