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    V8 Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Land Rover Defender V8
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    V8

    5.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes
    Suspension: yes
    Transmission: yes

    Compressor

    Compressor: Supercharger
    Number of Compressors: 1

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Country Highway): 232
    CO2 Level (Combined): 289
    CO2 Level (Urban): 387
    Standard Met: EU6

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 4999
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Code: Aj133
    Engine (L): 5.0
    Number of Cylinders: 8

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 23.5
    Main Capacity (L): 89
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.6
    Main Type: Total

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 701
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 436
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 7.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 22
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 9.8
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 23
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 5.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 17.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 17
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 14

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
    Maximum Speed (mph): 149

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 500
    Maximum Power (kW): 368
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 610
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500

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    Active Differential

    Location: Rear

    Differential Lock

    Location: Centre

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time/Disconnect

    Transmission

    Code: 8hp76x
    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 8
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

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