The corporate says that the title ‘Octa’ is derived from the octahedron form of a diamond, the toughest naturally occurring mineral on Earth.The Defender Octa shall be restricted to simply 1,070 models in its first 12 months of manufacturing and JLR says it is going to function “powerful luxurious materials decisions, placing exterior and inside design enhancements, and the choices out there to make each journey epic”.
As per the newest photographs launched by the corporate, we are able to see the Octa being examined in varied excessive situations comparable to taking numerous laps of the Nordschleife, tackling Michelin’s wet-weather dealing with circuit in France, testing its traction management on Swedish ice and on most difficult off-road trails in Dubai and Utah. JLR claims it has performed 13,960 further checks on prime of the usual Defender take a look at programme.
The corporate has not revealed any technical particulars of the SUV however the firm has confirmed that the Octa shall be powered by a mild-hybrid twin-turbocharged V8. Compared, the present lineup of Defender makes use of a supercharged ‘AJ’ unit. The Octa is predicted 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 prime pace of over 280 kph.
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The Defender Octa may also 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 car, enabling lively administration of pitch and roll and not using a conventional anti-roll bar. This setup ensures ample wheel articulation for demanding off-road situations whereas sustaining on-road efficiency and luxury.
The Octa may also get a brand new diamond-shaped badge positioned on areas just like the steering wheel and facet panelling. The teaser picture additionally reveals that it’ll get a bespoke set of Brembo brakes. Full particulars comparable to pricing and specs shall be introduced later this 12 months and the Octa would be the new flagship mannequin within the Defender’s line-up.
Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, stated: “Defender OCTA shall be synonymous with mastering epic adventures in heightened luxurious. That journey begins with the Defender Components occasions. Every venue and expertise displays the enduring Defender DNA in an genuine and authentic approach and I can’t wait to welcome the primary shoppers to start their Defender OCTA journeys with us.”
