Land Rover says that the Defender OCTA will probably be “the hardest, most succesful, and opulent Defender automobile ever.” The corporate additionally mentioned that it’s testing the automobile within the “most exhaustive” vary of circumstances of any of its vehicles up to now; “from the snow and ice of Sweden to the Dubai desert, Nürburgring Tarmac and Moab rock crawls”.
The corporate has not revealed any technical particulars of the SUV however the firm has confirmed that the Octa will probably be powered by a twin-turbocharged V8. As compared, the present lineup of Defender makes use of a supercharged ‘AJ’ unit. The Octa is anticipated to get BMW BMW-sourced 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 which additionally powers up the Vary Rover Sport SV. The engine places out 618hp of energy and 800Nm of torque and has a claimed 0-100 kph dash in simply 3.8 seconds and a high velocity of over 280 kph.
The Defender Octa may even get a ‘6D Dynamic’ suspension system which may also be discovered within the Vary Rover Sport SV. It’s a hydraulic system that connects dampers throughout the automobile, enabling lively administration of pitch and roll with out a conventional anti-roll bar. This setup ensures adequate wheel articulation for demanding off-road circumstances whereas sustaining on-road efficiency and luxury.
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The Octa may even get a brand new diamond-shaped badge positioned on areas just like the steering wheel and aspect panelling. The teaser picture additionally reveals that it’s going to get a bespoke set of Brembo brakes. Full particulars akin to pricing and specs will probably be introduced later this yr and the Octa would be the new flagship mannequin within the Defender’s line-up.
Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, mentioned: “Defender has been synonymous with all-terrain functionality with a bloodline tracing again to the Sequence 1 in 1948. New Defender OCTA will take this to a different degree, with a dramatic stance, progressive know-how and unparalleled consideration to element. With astounding efficiency and a daring new perspective, it’ll allow our purchasers to grasp epic adventures in heightened luxurious.”
