2024Carpathian Edition
Land Rover
Defender 110 V8
Power518 HP
0-100 km/h5.2s
Top Speed240 km/h
EngineFront Longitudinal
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Engineering Verdict
“A charming brute. The supercharged V8 provides instant throttle response that turbos can't match. On-road handling is surprisingly composed for its height.”
Land Rover Defender V8 specs. 518 HP Supercharged Off-Roader.
Market Rivals
- Mercedes G 63 AMGNot Archived
- Ford Bronco RaptorNot Archived
Legacy
PlatformL663
Powertrain
Engine Type5.0L Supercharged V8
Displacement5 L
Layout8 Cyl / Front Longitudinal
InductionSupercharged
Power Output518 HP
Torque625 Nm
Transmission8-Speed ZF Auto
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone Air
Rear SuspensionIntegral Link Air
Front Brakes380mm Brembo
Rear Brakes365mm Disc
Weight2603 kg
Dimensions
Length4758 mm
Width2008 mm
Height1967 mm
Wheelbase3022 mm
Trunk Space786 L
Seats5
Historical Context
A stark contrast to the original Defender. It is a unibody luxury SUV with immense off-road capability, now stuffed with the legacy 5.0L Supercharged AJ-V8.
Ownership Analysis
AJ-V8 is a known quantity (solid), but electronics are glitch-prone.