Land Rover Defender OCTA Lecture Notes

Jul 10, 2024

Land Rover Defender OCTA

Overview

  • Most Powerful Production Defender
    • 635 horsepower
    • Twin turbo V8

Editions

  1. Edition One
  • Special features like exposed carbon fiber
  • Limited color: Pharaoh green
  1. Standard OCTA
  • Key characteristics similar but without some special features of Edition One

Exterior Features

  • Front
    • Bigger air intake for the twin-turbo V8
    • Different, meaner look
  • Undertray
    • Protected undertray with graphite
  • Bonnet
    • Strong lettering
    • Edition One: carbon fiber badge
  • Paint
    • Petra copper matte effect finish for paint protection and smooth look
    • New Pharaoh green color for Edition One
  • Exposed Carbon Fiber (Edition One)
    • Waste product from aerospace industry
    • Found on raised air intakes, side panels, Defender badge, and seats

Performance

  • Engine
    • New 4.4 L twin turbo V8
    • Replaces supercharged 5 L V8
    • 635 horsepower, 110 more than previous
    • 800 Newton M of torque
    • 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds
    • Top speed depends on tires: 250, 209, 159 km/h
  • Exhaust System
    • Sports exhaust system
    • Similar noise to Range Rover Sport SV

Wheels and Tires

  • Wheel Options
    • 20-inch for off-road optimized tires
    • 22-inch for road tires with diamond-turned or matte/gloss black finish
  • Off-road Capability
    • Can travel as fast off-road as on tarmac

Dimensions

  • Width
    • 68 mm wider wheel arches
  • Height
    • 28 mm taller
    • Due to advanced suspension system

OCTA Branding

  • Name Origin
    • OCTA: Octagonal shape of a diamond
    • Symbolizes strength and desirability
  • Exterior Details
    • Black detailing around lights and door panels
    • Quad exhaust integrated into rear bumper for off-roading

Suspension

  • 6D Suspension System
    • Hydraulic and active suspension
    • Prevents body rolling and leaning
    • Tested in diverse and tough conditions

Interior Features

  • Design and Materials
    • Similar dashboard layout to the standard Defender
    • Improved material finishes: tan leather, black leather, microfiber
    • Certain touches specific to Edition One
  • Interior Tech
    • PIVI Pro infotainment system
    • Usual Land Rover dashboard features
    • OCTA button for dynamic (on-road) or maximum attack (off-road) mode
    • Redline at 6750 RPM

Production and Market

  • Global Production Limited
    • About 4,000 units a year
  • Positioning
    • Comparable to Ford Ranger Raptor but more luxurious

Summary

  • High performance on-road sports car and off-road vehicle
  • Limited edition, luxurious, and powerful