Land Rover Defender Octa: Defender in the most aggressive version

Land Rover Defender 2.0TD is the most powerful version of the mentioned model so far. Under the hood is a twin-turbo 4,4-liter mild-hybrid V-8 engine that develops 635 horsepower and up to 800 Nm of torque. However, this SUV offers more than just a power boost. Land Rover has also changed the suspension and tweaked the design to take full advantage of its improved off-road capabilities.

The Octa has a Land Rover chassis 6D Dynamics, which eliminates body pitch and roll while increasing suspension articulation for the best off-road performance. It sits 1,1 centimeters higher than the standard model Defender and has a 2,7 centimeter wider stance, longer and stronger wishbones and unique active shock absorbers. Stopping power is provided by 15,7-inch six-piston front brakes Brembo calipers, And the SUV has the most direct steering ratio of any Defender to date.

The only transmission is an eight-speed automatic, and the engine normally reaches 750 Nm of torque in standard mode. If you switch it to "Octa" mode, you can release all 800 Nm. Land Rover claims the Octa can hit 100km/h in 3,8 seconds and reach a top speed of 250km/h, shod in 22-inch light alloy wheels and all-season tires. He can get through it too 1 meter deep water.

Thirty-three-inch tires are placed under the flared wheel arches Goodyear Advance All-Terrain, developed specifically for the Octa model. Redesigned bumpers improve the entry and exit angles of the model Defender, and a new radiator grille design increases airflow under the hood. At the rear, four exhaust pipes with an active exhaust system protrude. The vehicle even has front and rear rescue points and underbody protection.

It's inside Defender Octa equipped with new seats Economical performance with increased support and integrated headrests, and the company offered its Body and Soul Seat audio technology for the first time in the Defender. The standard interior is Burnt Sienna polyaniline leather with Ebony Kvadrat fabric, while buyers can also get a cabin in Light Cloud and Lunar or Ebony leather. The Octa Edition One comes with two-tone khaki and ebony seat upholstery.

Every one Octa it features new diamond circle graphics and a contrasting Narvik Black roof and tailgate, while buyers have two new exterior colors - Petra Copper and Faroe Green. These are options in addition to Carpathian Gray and Charente Grey, but Land Rover only offers green on the model Edition One.

Special equipment available only in the first year of production of the Octa model, is also equipped with carbon fiber elements on the lettering on the bonnet, around the air intake, front seat backrests and center console trim. It is also available with 20-inch alloy wheels and a choice of tires Advanced All-Terrain.

Defender Octa, named after the diamond's octagonal shape, will make its public debut next week on the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2024, which will take place from July 11 to 14. Land Rover dealers are already accepting orders for the SUV, which will have a starting price of $152.000. Defender Octa Edition One will cost $167.800.

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