[blackwasp]

Land Rover is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. As a part of the celebrations, the company has launched a limited edition of the Defender called the Defender Works V8. Land Rover Classic, which restores limited edition classic cars made by the company, will re-engineer a total of 150 Defenders in both 90 and 110 wheelbase versions and fit them with a V8 powerplant.

The Defender Works V8 will be powered by a 5.0-litre, naturally aspirated, V8 petrol engine that makes 399 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 515 Nm @ 5,000 rpm. The SUV will sport an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with sport mode and a two-speed transfer box to operate the four-wheel drive system. It will also be equipped with front, rear and a torque-biasing centre differential. Land Rover claims a 0-97 km/h time of 5.6 seconds with a limited top speed of 171 km/h for the SUV.

The company also claims that the Works V8 will also get updated springs, dampers and anti-roll bars. Braking duties will be handled by 335 mm disc brakes at the front and 300 mm discs at the rear.

The SUV will retain the Defender's classic shape and get a black roof, wheel arches and radiator grille. It will be offered in a choice of eight exterior colours. The Works V8 will also be equipped with bi-LED headlights, aluminium door handles, fuel filler cap and sport Defender lettering on the bonnet. The car will ride on 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels shod with 265/65 profile all-terrain tyres.

On the inside, the Works V8 will get leather trim that covers the dashboard, door panels and headlining along with Recaro sports seats. It will also be equipped with an infotainment system by Land Rover Classic.

The Defender Works V8 can be purchased from Land Rover Classic at prices starting from GBP 1,50,000 in the UK.









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[deetjohn]

It looks super cool and I like that fact that it packs a great power-train. Who would have thought the ZF 8 speed will find its way into a Defender?

But its too pricey at GBP 150k isn't it? One can get the latest generation G Wagen which is all new inside out for less.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Who would have thought the ZF 8 speed will find its way into a Defender?

You can say that again.

But its too pricey at GBP 150k isn't it? One can get the latest generation G Wagen which is all new inside out for less.

Your 2nd sentence here is key. Anyone can buy the G-Wagen; however, the Defender is RIP. Lots of Defender fans around who would want to own the iconic 4x4. Me thinks it'll be sold out soon.

[deetjohn]

Originally Posted by GTO

Me thinks it'll be sold out soon.

Oh absolutely! We can look at the Singer 911, Eagle E-Type or the Alfaholics GTA-R as other examples. Retro modern is sub zero!

Just that, I like my Defender to be basic, bare bones and light - just like the original. Something I wouldn't think twice about taking off road. And if I really wanted that rugged and butch looking UV with rich interiors for the urban crawl, I will definitely pick the latest G-Wagen over this one.

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by deetjohn

But its too pricey at GBP 150k isn't it? One can get the latest generation G Wagen which is all new inside out for less.

And I want both, these look absolutely amazing and have oodles of character, and just look at what the manufacturers are doing with the new age SUV's as far as design goes. Most SUV's on sale today are wacky & tasteless, these both are the epitome of SUV design and I wish manufacturers took some cues and designed a SUV as it should be and not soften it.

[shortbread]

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Just that, I like my Defender to be basic, bare bones and light - just like the original. Something I wouldn't think twice about taking off road.

The theme is based on the cult defender V8 made in the 80s before going all diesel. While initially they became a must have for die hard auto enthusiasts, they then turned into collectors items especially in the US and Middle East.

Originally Posted by deetjohn

And if I really wanted that rugged and butch looking UV with rich interiors for the urban crawl, I will definitely pick the latest G-Wagen over this one.

Yes you could, but then it will start depreciating the moment its out of the showroom. The Limited V8 Defender on the other hand will be on sale at specialist car dealers with a £30k premium on it and appreciating.