SPIED: STUD or DUD? 'ELEMENTS' Leak That Land Rover Is Prepping V8 Defender?

Rumors of the rugged 4x4 benefiting from a return to the eight-cylinder format that’s traditionally sought after by enthusiasts in the original have been circulating for some time.

While no changes are visible at the front, a rear view reveals a quad exhaust system – and details suggest suggesting it’s powered by the ‘AJ’ 5.0-litre supercharged V8.

Sources close to the firm have confirmed the project’s existence.

What say you Spies? Will it be the one to have or does the new Defender leave you cold?


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SuperCarEnthusiast - 5/5/2020 11:25:43 PM

+2 Boost

It is about time for a V8 defender!

mre30 - 5/6/2020 8:40:04 AM

+2 Boost

Why not? It shares the platform with most of the other vehicles in the brand.

You might miss those 10 people worldwide who are dying to buy a V8 Defender. Why not make an SVO Defender while you are at it?

LandRover descended into the absurd a few year ago so might as well double down.

MDarringer - 5/6/2020 10:21:08 AM

0 Boost

A V8 in a Honda Element....hmmm

Section_31_JTK - 5/6/2020 11:19:32 PM

+1 Boost

No way. Who's gonna pay over $100k for a Defender? It just doesn't look expensive.