Who would have ever thought it possible – a Land Rover Defender boasting 386kW and 625Nm?
For the speed freaks - it goes from 0-100km/h in just 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 240km/h.
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And, it is available in both 110 and 90 body derivatives.
It is fitted with an eight-speed eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent drive to all four wheels.
For those speed freaks – it goes from 0-100km/h in just 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 240km/h.
To accommodate all that power it has been kitted with a suspension and transmission tuning includes bespoke spring and damper rates and a new electronic active rear differential, to deliver more agile and engaging handling with improved body control.
Larger-diameter and solid anti-roll bars help reduce body roll while cornering, and a unique electronic active rear differential introduces a yaw controller that allows fine control of cornering attitude as the Defender reaches and exceeds the limit of grip.
“A new Dynamic programme in Terrain Response 2 affords a more playful and responsive character,” says Land Rover.
Defender V8 Carpathian Edition is the ultimate expression of performance, durability and design, and represents the very pinnacle of the Defender range.
Pricing
Defender 90 V8 – R2 359 300
Defender 110 V8 – R2 432 900
Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition – R2 454 700
Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition – R2 528 300
All prices include VAT but exclude CO2 tax. All Land Rover vehicles come with standard 5-year/100 000km Land Rover Care Warranty and Maintenance Plans.
Source: MotorPress