Could There Be A 2021 Land Rover Defender V8 On The Cards?

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Black Land Rover Defender 130 SUV driving on a racetrack with metal barriers and grassy embankment in the background, showcasing a modern and rugged design, ideal for those interested in used cars or new cars with off-road capabilities.
Black Land Rover Defender 130 SUV driving on a racetrack with metal barriers and grassy embankment in the background, showcasing a modern and rugged design, ideal for those interested in used cars or new cars with off-road capabilities.

Latest spy shots indicate that Land Rover is working on a range-topping V8 version of their all-new Defender - you can see it being put through its paces at the Nurburgring.

Although no changes are visible at the front, a rear view of the test car reveals a quad exhaust system - used only by Land Rover for V8-powered variants.

On the Nurburgring prototype, we can also see red brake calipers, which are another indication the vehicle is the anticipated V8 version.

Black Land Rover Defender prototype vehicle with a spare wheel mounted on the rear door driving on a race track with safety barriers and grassy surroundings, featuring the text 'PROTOTYPE VEHICLE' on the rear top and 'AUTOCAR' on the side mirror, suitable for illustrating used cars and new cars.

The V8 version of the all-new Land Rover Defender is expected to be tuned to near or below the 500bhp mark.

Chassis revisions will be required to ensure the V8 version of the Land Rover Defender is capable of handling such power.

The Defender s aluminium-intensive body structure, said to be the stiffest Land Rover has ever produced, provides a strong base for engineers.

Black Land Rover Defender driving on a race track with red and white curbs, front view showing the word 'DEFENDER' on the hood and a license plate with the text 'AUTOCAR'. The image represents both used cars and new cars in the context of automotive testing and review.

Air suspension may also be fitted as standard, offering a range of driving modes.

With the new V8 Defender, there is also likely to be larger wheels than the current model in our showrooms.

We are yet to find out if Land Rover will offer a V8 in the short-wheelbase Defender 90, in addition to the 110 spotted testing. However, if a 2021 Defender V8 comes into fruition, we don t expect to see it before late 2021.

Black Land Rover Defender driving on a curved race track with a grass verge and metal guardrail on the side. The car has 'AUTOCAR' labelled on the sun visor inside the windshield and 'DEFENDER' marked on the front grille. The vehicle showcases a modern, rugged design ideal for advertising used cars and new cars.

Here at Vertu Land Rover, we ll keep you in the loop with all the latest updates. Stay tuned for more information on the possible Land Rover Defender V8.

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