DEFENDER V8 WORKS ANNOUNCED (PA0610)
Land Rover today announces a limited-edition high-performance version of the iconic Defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th anniversary in 2018.
The Defender Works V8 pays homage to the early high-powered engines in both the Series III Stage 1 V8 from 1979 and subsequent Defenders including the 50th Anniversary Edition, which are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors today.
The V8 powertrain will be fitted to 150 specially-selected and re-engineered Defenders for the 70th Edition, complemented by an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission with sport mode, uprated brakes and handling kit (springs, dampers and anti-roll bars), plus exclusive 18-inch diamond-turned Sawtooth alloy wheels and 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres.
Both 90 and 110 wheelbase Defender Works V8 derivatives will be available to purchase direct from Land Rover Classic, with prices starting from £150,000 for a 90.
A select number of high-performance upgrades inspired by Defender Works V8 will also be available to purchase soon from Land Rover Classic, including power upgrades for the TDCi diesel engine, fast-road suspension and braking kits. More details on these will be made available in due course.
Technical Data
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine capacity (cc) 4,999
Cylinders V8 naturally-aspirated petrol (EU5)
Power 405 PS @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 515 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Transmission 8-speed automatic with Pistol Shifter, All-Wheel Drive, two-speed transfer box, heavy-duty front and rear differentials, torque-biasing centre differential
CHASSIS
Front and rear suspension Front: live beam axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers. Panhard rod and Radius arms. Anti-roll bar
Rear: live beam axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers. ‘A’ frame and Trailing Links. Anti-roll bar.
Front brakes Servo-assisted 335mm discs, four-piston calipers
Rear brakes Servo-assisted 305mm discs, four-piston calipers
Wheels and tyres 18in diamond-turned Sawtooth alloy wheels, 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres
Steering Recirculating ball, power-assisted
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph 5.6 seconds (90 Station Wagon)
Top Speed 106 mph
