The new Defender Octa was developed by the person responsible for Ford's early Raptors.
Its 626 hp is the most in any Defender, everThe Defender is already one of the most credible vehicles over rough terrain, and now it can cross it with incredible pace, too.and the first member in a potential Octa performance sub-brand. The name is a reference to certain diamond shapes in geometry known as octahedrons, and diamonds are the toughest naturally occurring substance on Earth.
But the Defender Octa has also been developed to be a tough cookie when it comes to on-road performance, helped by the advanced 6D Dynamics suspension that debuted on theThe setup consists of a combination of hydraulically interlinked semi-active dampers, height-adjustable air springs, and pitch control, which according to JLR can keep the vehicle's body at an almost level stance during hard cornering, or when traversing rough terrain thanks to the greater wheel articulation that can be...
Under the hood sits a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 and mild-hybrid system. The powertrain, sourced from BMW, is also shared with the Range Rover Sport SV and delivers a stout, the highest rating ever used in a factory Defender. The power is routed to all four wheels via the Defender's 8-speed automatic transmission with high and low range gears., when the vehicle is specified with 22-inch wheels and all-season tires.
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