The new Land Rover Defender 90 V8 is totally insane — and today I’m reviewing it. I’m going to show you all the quirks and features of the new Defender 90 V8, and I’ll show you all around it. I’m also going to drive the Defender 90 V8 and show you what it’s like behind the wheel.
source/image(PrtSc): Doug DeMuro
Land Rover shoved its well-known 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 under the hood of the Defender V8.The V8 engine, with 518 HP and 461 lb-ft torque, can take you from 0-60 mph in as little as 4.9 seconds in the Defender 90 with a top speed of 149 mph.
Full-time four-wheel drive is standard as is a 2-speed transfer case.The Defender V8 builds on the rugged 4×4’s outstanding capability, delivering new levels of performance by combining a powerful supercharged engine with expertly developed suspension and transmission tuning to create the fastest and the coolest Defender model yet.
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The exterior of the Defender is without match. Its distinctive silhouette instantly demonstrates the vehicle’s character.Defender 90 is available with five or six seats, with 110 offering the option of additional third row seats./Doug DeMuro
