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Defender V8 Bond Edition

The British company Land Rover has introduced a limited edition Defender V8. The car is inspired by the model used in the new James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” and is called the Defender V8 Bond Edition.

Behind the project, created in honor of the famous secret agent James Bond, is Land Rover’s SV (Special Vehicles) department. It is made in black and will be offered in two versions, 90 and 110.

Inside, on the central part of the dasboard, there is a touch screen that controls the infotainment system, while on the door sills you can see the Defender 007 inscription.

Land Rover Brand Director Finbar McFall said: “The Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition is an exclusive take on the most powerful production Defender ever made, inspired by vehicles on screen in No Time To Die. It represents a meeting of two great British brands and is a unique celebration of Land Rover’s 38-year association with James Bond. “

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The Defender V8 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 hp (381 kW) and 461 lb-ft (625 Nm) of torque. Weighing around 2,721 kg (6,000 lb), this specially designed SUV achieves enviable results. It reaches 62 mph in about 5 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with 22-inch wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/60 R22 tires.

The price of this SUV is around $ 115,000 and only 300 lucky ones will have a chance to own this model.

Source: Land Rover

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Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition

For the last 20 years of the 20th century, an annual off road competition called the Camel Trophy has been held. Land Rover dedicated a special version of the Defender Trophy Edition to this competition.

The car is based on the Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE model and the exterior is inspired by off-road vehicles. Only 220 copies of the Defender Trophy Edition will be produced and will be sold exclusively in North America. All specimens are colored yellow. The original Camel logo has been replaced with a new one, to avoid copyright issues. The logo is placed on both doors.

The Defender Trophy Edition is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder P400 engine and a 48-volt hybrid system. Total engine power is 397 hp (292 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The car is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and has all-wheel drive. Off road equipment such as air springs, electronically controlled differential, 360-degree cameras, etc., is an integral part of standard equipment. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 129 mph (208 km / h).

Each buyer will have the opportunity to take part in an adventure with on and off road challenges. The competition will be held in North Carolina and the winner of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in the Land Rover Trophy competition in England. The starting price of each unit will be $ 91,000.

Source: Land Rover

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JLR Defender with 518 hp

Recently, Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will offer customers six electric SUVs for the next five years. One of them is the Defender with 518 hp.

The most powerful Defender, whose cabin is covered with dark leather and Alcantara, comes in combination with a longer and shorter body. The new Defender features Xenon blue brake calipers, quad exhaust pipes and 22-inch wheels.

For better power control, the Defender is equipped with wider anti-roll bars as well as a newly developed electronically active rear differential.

Its powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque allows the Defender to reach 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 149 mph. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

JLR offers an upgrade to the Carpathian Edition. These include Carpathian Gray body and skid pans, tailgate, hood and Narvik Black covers on the roof.

The smaller XS model comes with a mild-hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine. The XS features 20-inch wheels in Satin Gray. Inside are Ebony Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile trim as well as adjustable, heated and cooled front seats.

Source: Jaguar Land Rover