2021 Land Rover Defender 90 V8

The Defender 90 V8 is Land Rover's performance outlier — a short-wheelbase three-door housing the same supercharged 5.0-litre V8 found in the Range Rover Sport SVR, producing 518bhp and 461lb-ft of torque. The result is a 5.2-second 0-62mph time and a 149mph top speed, figures that sit in sharp contrast to the Defender's utilitarian origins but make complete sense in the context of Land Rover's 2021 revival of the nameplate. With just 11,670 miles covered, this example has seen minimal use relative to its age.

The specification extends well beyond standard V8 trim. A full Plumb Bodykit, carbon fibre side air vents, and bespoke Plumb door handles rework the exterior profile, while Urban Wheels and a Quicksilver exhaust — which transforms the V8's acoustic character — complete the visual and auditory package. The factory Carpathian Grey Metallic sits beneath a Pangea Green wrap, a combination that reads as considered rather than overwrought, and Carbon Fibre Wing Mirrors and Signature Matrix LED headlamps reinforce the purposeful aesthetic.

Inside, carbon fibre features extensively: Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, gear selector surround, centre console trim, and passenger door handle. Ebony Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats, a Meridian surround sound system, Head-Up Display, and a sliding panoramic roof deliver a premium cabin environment without sacrificing the Defender's character. A 360-degree surround camera, electronically deployable towbar, and ACC with stop-go ensure the practical credentials remain intact alongside the performance packaging.