Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition Channels ‘No Time to Die’ SUV
This blacked-out, 007-inspired beast is based on the fastest Defender yet.
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No Time to Die is finally hitting theaters on October 8 after COVID-19-related delays. To capitalize on the Bond buzz, Land Rover is introducing another superspy-worthy spec of the Defender.
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Over a year ago, Land Rover released movie rehearsal footage of bucking, jumping and fishtailing 2020 Defenders that customers could then go build themselves. This, however, is an ultra-exclusive “Bond Edition” based on the fastest Defender V8 in the 110 four-door body style—and it’s limited to 300 examples.
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Land Rover’s SV Bespoke division made a menace out of the British brute with the Extended Black Pack. They’ve murdered out every exterior component save for silver door runners, exhaust tips, and the eye-catching Xenon Blue brake calipers cleverly sequestered from behind 22-inch gloss black Luna rims.
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If we’re honest, it really seems like the elements that average passersby will notice are the “Defender 007” rear badge and the “007” puddle lamp graphic visible at night.
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Passengers will similarly be impressed by the “Defender 007” treadplates. They complement the specially developed touchscreen animation on the Defender’s Pivi Pro infotainment display.
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With 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque made in Jaguar Land Rover’s 5.0-liter supercharged V8, it’ll run through eight gears to top out 149 mph after hitting 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds. Unique suspension tuning and a new electronic active rear diff promise to keep the ride smooth along the way.
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Those who secure the limited-edition Defender V8 Bond Edition only have to pay $114,600. That’s around $7,000 more than the base 2022 Defender V8.
Contact Land Rover now to get your name on the shortlist.