Land Rover Defender Octa to be powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine
Land Rover fans have one thing to stay up for later this yr with the anticipated debut of the Defender Octa. Set to be the primary in a line of “Octa” branded fashions from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), this new variant guarantees to deliver a mix of energy, efficiency and sturdiness to the Defender lineup.
Initially thought to revive the SVX branding, the choice to go for the ‘Octa’ badge alerts a contemporary course for the vary topping Defender fashions. The title itself attracts inspiration from the octahedron form of a diamond, symbolising power and resilience, becoming attributes for a car famend for its rugged functionality.
Beneath the hood, the Defender Octa is anticipated to pack a punch with a 4.4-litre V8 engine, a departure from the supercharged ‘AJ’ unit present in present 8-cylinder Defender fashions. It’s a BMW sourced powerplant seen in varied Vary Rover iterations, together with the Sport SV. This twin-turbo V8 engine produces 618 HP and 800 Nm of torque within the Vary Rover Sport SV and it goes from 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.8 seconds.
Additional enhancing its dynamic capabilities, the Defender Octa is about to inherit the ‘6D Dynamic’ suspension system from the Vary Rover Sport SV. This superior system, which hydraulically hyperlinks the dampers to manage pitch and roll, ensures optimum wheel articulation with out compromising consolation or on-road stability.
Rigorous testing throughout numerous terrains is presently beneath approach from the icy landscapes of Sweden to the scorching deserts of Dubai.
Visually, the Octa distinguishes itself with bespoke Brembo brakes adorned with the particular Octa diamond brand, hinting at its track-worthy potential. Inside, the emblematic brand finds its place on the steering wheel and side-pannier mounts, reinforcing the mannequin’s unique standing inside the Defender lineup.