Land Rover Defender Octa Debut In 2024: Most Powerful Defender Ever

Land Rover Defender Octa is set for debut later this year and it is going to be the most powerful Defender ever. Donning the Octa badging for the first time, this is going to be utilized with more range-topping models in the future. With a V8 engine under the hood, let's jump into more details. But before we do that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss any latest updates.

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Land Rover Defender Octa Coming Soon: The Beast Evolves

While major details remain behind the curtains, the upcoming Land Rover Defender Octa is going to be powered by a new twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 engine under the hood. This makes it the most powerful of the lot yet. The new V8 twin turbo-charged engine will be used in place of the current supercharged AJ unit on the current models. The brand claims that the model is going to be the most powerful and is currently being tested under extremely rigorous conditions.

The OCTA moniker gets its legacy from the octahedron structure of the diamond signifying its rock-solid nature, highlighting the nature of the Defender brand. The strategic use of titanium around the SUV enforces its resilience and robustness. The brand also states that it will be the first time ever that it will utilize the '6D Dynamic' suspension from Range Rover Sport SV. It links the dampers front to rear and from side to side with the use of hydraulics for active control over the SUV's roll and pitch without the use of an actual anti-roll bar.

Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, said:  The Defender OCTA name and signature graphic are representative of the vehicles strength, resilience, and desirability  inspired by the vehicles diamond-like tough luxury credentials. The new signature graphic is particularly significant as it will be the first time it is seen on a Defender  and it will identify all flagship Defender models in the future.

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Powertrain

In terms of mechanics, this is going to be the most powerful Defender ever. While it is revealed that it will feature the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it is likely to be the BMW-sourced unit already employed in some models of the Range Rover including the SV. There, it puts out 618hp power with a peak torque of 800Nm. Accelerating this heavy SUV, it clocks 0-100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds.

This top-spec SUV is slated for debut later this year where it will be positioned at the helm of its range.