2022 Land Rover Defender to get Supercharged V8 Power

February 26 2021,

2022 Land Rover Defender to get Supercharged V8 Power

There’s not much Land Rover could have done to the redesigned Defender to make it better. Already a standout since launch with its rugged design, impressive features, multiple versions, and perfectly balanced driving dynamics, the Land Rover Defender has been winning award after award and demand is at its peak.


Well, it appears the 2022 Land Rover Defender will be getting the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 currently offered in models like the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SVR. Developing an incredible 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque with a roar that confirms to everyone the power it is packing; this engine should power the new Defender to 100 km/h in under 5.0 seconds.


The 2022 Land Rover Defender will also get special touches when the V8 is found under the hood. These include tweaks to the 4x4 system, bigger brake rotors, stiffer bushings, and larger anti-roll bars. It will also get a new Dynamic Mode within its Terrain Response 2 program that will lead to sharper accelerations, a more rugged suspension, active torque vectoring to improve power distribution and an overall sportier design.


22-inch wheels, satin touchpoints and new paint colours will also be available with the V8 Defender.


As if they could have made the new Land Rover Defender cooler.

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