路虎 Defender OCTA 正式亮相，史上最硬核 Defender
The creators of the Ford Raptor have been crafting the new and powerful Defender after nearly five years of hard work.
That's it in all its glory: Octa, Land Rover's fastest and most powerful Defender ever. But if you ask its creator, Jamal Hameedi, as I asked at a recent vehicle launch event in Los Angeles, this impressive off-road vehicle portions much more.
For the sake of scale: The author (6 feet tall) stands next to the Defender Octa.
Land Rover Defender Octa 是一款全新高性能、超强功能的 Defender 110。
According to Hameedi, Head of Land Rover's Special Vehicles Division, whose resume includes the development of the Ford Raptor, the manufacturer has tested the new Octa for more than 1,000,000 kilometres of off-road and track tracks.
According to Hamidi, the development of the new tires took two years.
Interestingly, Hameedi thinks the latter is where the new Octa really shines.
"Driving on the track is just as fun, if not more so, than driving off-road."
"This car is just as fun to drive on the track as it is to drive off-road, and maybe even more so," they said. I've never seen this before, and that makes Octa very special. We even tested the Octa at the Nürburgring. ”
Some models have a top speed of 155 mph. To stop such a large mass, the Octa is equipped with powerful Brembo brakes.
Unpolished diamonds
The launch of the Land Rover Octa further cements the trend of establishing each model as a separate sub-brand. For example, Defender and Range Rover are now two different brands.
Since the Defender Octa has a V8 engine and a body width of 80 inches, marker lights (like what you see on high-performance pickups) are exaggerated, but necessary.
Octa stands for diamond and will be Defender's new ultra-high-performance line. (Think: AMG is to Mercedes, M is to BMW.) It's not just a bigger engine. At the same time, the "Special Vehicle [Operation]" will support the high-performance Range Rover model.
A large number of references to "Octa" are expected in the coming years. In fact, Land Rover has started to fade the Land Rover logo on new cars.
Land Rover has started to fade the Land Rover logo on new cars. Octa is a simple and unpretentious Defender.
The strongest defender in history
Land Rover has not hesitated to equip its new flagship model. Octa models are fully equipped.
The Defender is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo mild hybrid V8 engine from BMW, which produces 626 horsepower and up to 553 lb-ft of torque.
- Power: The Defender is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo mild hybrid V8 engine from BMW, which produces 626 horsepower and up to 553 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 mph acceleration time is 3.8 seconds.
- Top speed: Some models can reach a top speed of 155 mph. To stop such a huge weight, the Octa is equipped with powerful Brembo brakes.
- Suspension: Land Rover has unveiled an improved version of the 6D Dynamics suspension originally released in the SV Range Rover Sport. Here, it is able to balance pitch and roll. If you've seen those robotic toys that keep the ball at surface level, then you can imagine what this does for the Defender.
- Tires: When it came to the new 20-inch off-road wheels, the Defender was equipped with a special new tire that Hameedi told me took two years to develop. It's a 33-inch (275/60 R20) three-ply authentic off-road tire that also drives on the track (as shown in our live photos).
- Lift: 1.1 inches of lift, combined with larger off-road tires and a nearly 3-inch-wide body, gives the Defender a very imposing look. Its wading depth can be increased by 100 mm.
- Exterior Details: Most of the exterior changes include an all-new front bumper, huge fenders, graphite body protection, and shredded carbon fiber detailing
- Interior: The new seats (front and rear) are made of special fabrics, including leather and non-animal fabrics. What's even more interesting is that Land Rover has installed Subpac and Coventry University's built-in subwoofer-style actuators in the seats for a better feel to the music. It's like a bass rattle in a high-class movie theater. Looking forward to seeing more products like this.
- Tasteful: American-spec ground clearance lights (like those seen on high-performance pickup trucks) and dual-lift air intakes, while exaggerated, are necessary for the Defender Octa thanks to the V8 and 80-inch-wide bodywork. They are a necessity to meet legal requirements, and that's just the icing on the cake. I'm sure we'll soon see people retrofitting these onto Defender as soon as the parts are in place.
- Competitor: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.
Early adopters can get the 'Edition One' colorway, which features a special farro green paint with a matte wrap and shredded carbon fiber detailing.
Designed for early adopters, the special edition model "Edition One" features a special Faro green paint with a matte wrap and shredded carbon fiber detailing. The bronze tow hook is a particularly chic touch. This is the model in our photo.
When will you be able to see it in the wild?
The Defender Octa will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 11.
The non-debut version of the Octa, with a slightly low-profile, speed-oriented configuration, and 22-inch wheels. Only 4,010 units will be produced in the first year, a quarter of which will be sold in the United States.
For those who are not in the UK, you need to wait. Only 4,010 units will be produced in the first year, of which only 1,000 will be shipped to the United States.
Pre-orders will begin in the near future, and production will begin in October.
Price: As you might expect, the premium is huge
- The standard version of Defender Octa has a suggested retail price of $152,000. You can expect local dealers to increase prices based on their concerns.
- 如图所示，Defender OCTA Edition One 仅在生产的第一年上市，起价为 167,800 美元。