The Land Rover Classic division has announced that its classic Defender V-8 will now receive the same paint finishes as its more modern Defender, the Octa.
Each Defender can now spend 300 hours in the workshop while receiving paint finishes from the Octa color palette, including Petra Copper, Faroe Green, Sargasso Blue, and Narvik Black.
Alternatively, the two gray tones Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey remain part of the palette. All tones are available in gloss or satin finishes for those who prefer a matte look.
Land Rover will also paint the grille in gloss black to further recall the Octa, while the model name on the hood is made from “chopped carbon fiber.” Wheel options include five designs, 11 finishes, and two sizes: 16 and 18 inches.
Inside, the Defender receives even more references to the Octa, which now offers the same fabric and leather upholstery options. Depending on the material selected, colors include Khaki Green, Light Cloud, Lunar, Burnt Sienna, and Ebony. These tones can be extended beyond the seats to cover the headliner, door cards, dashboard, gear levers, and steering wheel.
According to Land Rover, the idea of giving the classic Defender V-8 the appearance of the Octa came from the customers themselves. But while the new model starts at £148,045 in the UK without options, its predecessor is far more expensive, starting at £190,000.
For that price, Land Rover Classic has reinforced the brakes, adjusted the steering, and installed new suspension. Additionally, it is worth noting that the V-8 in the classic Defender is not borrowed from BMW, unlike the 4.4-liter twin-turbo unit in the Octa.
Instead, it uses Land Rover’s own naturally aspirated 5.0-liter engine that produces 400 hp and 515 Nm of torque, power that is delivered to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, just like the Octa.
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