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Land Rover Defender V8 confirmed, but not cheap
Land Rover Defender V8 confirmed, but not cheap
February 25, 2021
386kW 5.0-litre blown V8 Defender to cost $200K-plus as broader MY22 range pushes higher
The long-awaited V8 version of the new-age Land Rover Defender is on its way to Australia, but it doesn’t come cheap at $200,540 plus on-road costs for the short-wheelbase 90 and $205,500 plus ORCs for the 110.
The latter sees the incoming MY22 Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 carry a whopping $60,210 premium over the previous range-topping model – the 110 P400 X that uses a 294kW/550Nm 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (with mild-hybrid tech).
2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Debuts With Hemi-Humbling Horsepower
Feb 24, 2021 at 7:05pm ET ++ The 2022 Defender is available with a bigger infotainment screen, too.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 finally makes its much-anticipated premiere, and buyers have the choice of the high-powered SUV with either two or four doors. The model launches with a special edition for customers who want an even more personalized appearance. Pricing won t be available until closer to launch.
Under the hood, there s a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 that makes 518 horsepower (386 kilowatts) and 461 pound-feet (625 Newton-meters) of torque. It runs through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This setup gets the eight-cylinder-powered Defender to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph (240 kph).
Yep, a supercharged V8 Land Rover Defender has arrived, called the P525. Is this the coolest SUV on sale or what? It’s being launched as part of the MY2022 update, and is available in 90 short wheelbase and 110 wheelbase forms.
While some other updates have been applied for the MY2022 update, it’s the introduction of the P525 V8 variant that has us dancing with excitement. That’s because it features JLR’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8, belting out 386kW and 625Nm. It comes hooked up to an eight-speed auto transmission with full-time four-wheel drive.
Did we mention you can get it in the 90 short wheelbase shape? Well you can. And in that Land Rover says 0-100km/h is taken care of in 5.2 seconds (5.4 in the 110), with a top speed of 240km/h. Both V8 models come with bespoke sports suspension and transmission tuning, as well as an electronic active rear differential to ensure all of that power is put to good use. Speaking about the new variant, Iain Gray, senior manager for power
2022 Land Rover Defender DEBUTS! Plus Some Cool Special Editions! Full Details And Photo Gallery!
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITIONS FOR 2022
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Defender V8 90 and 110: New 518hp V8 supercharged engine powers fastest and most powerful production Defender ever made; 0-60mph
1 in 4.9 seconds, 149mph
1 top speed (Defender 90)
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Expanded Choice: Defender 90 model range grows to include X-Dynamic SE and X-Dynamic HSE, among other new trim levels for 2022
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Power meets durability: Bespoke chassis settings and transmission tuning combine to make the Defender V8 the most capable and dynamic example of the award-winning 4x4