While most modern engines are becoming smaller, the Lexus LC and Land Rover Defender are going against the grain.

The 5.0-liter AJ V-8, though, is a Jaguar Land Rover original, and it's telling that the "V8" label on a Defender trim references this engine and not the BMW one (the turbocharged mill goes in the ...

The defining feature of the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 is its powerful 5.0-liter supercharged V8, a cornerstone in Jaguar Land Rover’s powertrain lineup.

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is the pinnacle of luxury off-roaders in league with the Mercedes-Benz G Wagen and can cost up to $120,000 for the 5.0-liter Supercharged Jaguar V8 model.

The new Defender V8 Soft Top from Land Rover Classic comes with a 5.0-liter V8, a ZF 8-speed transmission, and a thoroughly remade interior. Pricing starts at £195,000, or around $260,000.

Land Rover also says the new V8 engine improves the Defender’s low-speed off-roading capabilities, especially when traveling over rocky terrain. Additionally, the entire 2022 Land Rover Defender ...

The new Defender V8 Soft Top from Land Rover Classic comes with a 5.0-liter V8, a ZF 8-speed transmission, and a thoroughly remade interior. Pricing starts at £195,000, or around $260,000.

So, the new 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 is available in the Defender OCTA high-performance model with 626 horsepower, but Defender V8 models get the ever-feistier 5.0-liter supercharged mill arriving ...

Land Rover Classic has introduced a new Defender V8 Soft Top restomod. It’s based on the 2012-2016 Defender 90 and features a 405 hp V8 engine. Customization options include 49 paint finishes ...

Land Rover Revives Defender Soft Top With 405 HP V8: Each hand-built and offering a range of bespoke options, including over 40 paint finishes and 13 leather interior combinations.

Land Cruiser vs. Land Rover mini comparison. I tested a 2025 Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE with a 395-hp /406 lb-ft six-cylinder hybrid engine that stickered for $84,358.

Just 300 of the Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Bond Editions were built in total, and Bond-specific touches are found throughout the car. The example up for auction has just 384 miles on the odometer.