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The 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 finally makes its much-anticipated premiere, and buyers have the choice of the high-powered SUV with either two or four doors. The model launches with a special edition for customers who want an even more personalized appearance. Pricing won't be available until closer to launch. Under the hood, there's a supercharged V8 that makes 518 horsepower (386 kilowatts) and 461 pound-feet (625 Newton-meters) of torque. It runs through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This setup gets the eight-cylinder-powered Defender to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph (240 kph). For controlling the additional power, the Defender V8 has larger-diameter anti-roll bars for reduced body roll. The electronic active rear differential gains a yaw controller for improved cornering. There's also a new Dynamic driving setting for the Terrain Response system that sharpens the throttle response and stiffens the suspension.
