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2026 Land Rover Defender

Defender V8 130 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $123,900Compare this trim against anything →

What the Defender V8 130 adds over the Defender S 90 (+$64,500)

Spec	Defender S 90	Defender V8 130
Cargo volume behind 1st row	58.3 cu-ft	89 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	15.6 cu-ft	43.7 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)	4570 lbs	5885 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4570 lbs	5860 lbs
Aspiration	twin turbo	supercharged
Cylinder count	4	8
Engine displacement	1997 cc	5000 cc
Horsepower	296 hp	493 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	450 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	Ingenium 2.0 liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged Gas	5.0 liter V8 Supercharged Gas
Ground clearance	8.9 in	8.5 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	6415 lbs	7450 lbs
Front headroom	40.6 in	40.4 in
Second-row headroom	38.6 in	39 in
Front legroom	39.1 in	39 in
Second-row legroom	36.6 in	38.4 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$59,400	$123,900
Overall height	77.5 in	77.6 in
Overall length	170.6 in	200.8 in
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	38 ft	42.1 ft
Wheelbase	101.9 in	119 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Length behind third row (in), Volume behind third row (cu. ft.)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	89 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	43.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	15.3 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.5 in
Overall height	77.6 in
Overall length	200.8 in
Overall width	79.1 in
Wheelbase	119 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	supercharged
Cylinder count	8
Engine displacement	5000 cc
Engine type (full description)	5.0 liter V8 Supercharged Gas

Engine Output

Horsepower	493 hp
Torque	450 lb-ft

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity

23.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.4 in
Second-row headroom	39 in
Third-row headroom	38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom	39 in
Second-row legroom	38.4 in
Third-row legroom	31.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$123,900

Steering

Turning radius (curb-to-curb)

42.1 ft

Transmission

Transmission type

automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	5885 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5860 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	7450 lbs

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Interior3 std · 0 opt

Maximum front/rear headroom with panoramic roof (in)
Maximum front/rear headroom with standard roof (in)
Maximum front/rear legroom (in)

Exterior7 std · 0 opt

Front wheel track (in)
Height (in)
Length (in)
Rear wheel track (in)
Wheelbase (in)
Width with mirrors folded (in)
Width with mirrors out (in)

Powertrain10 std · 0 opt

All Wheel Drive
Acceleration 0-60 mph (secs)
Capacity (cc)
Engine
Fuel tank capacity - usable (gallons)
MSRP (USD)
Maximum power (hp/rpm)
Maximum torque (lb-ft/rpm)
Top speed (mph)
Transmission

Chassis14 std · 0 opt

Approach Angle - Off Road
Approach Angle - Standard
Curb weight from (lbs)
Curb-to-curb (ft)
Departure Angle - Off Road
Departure Angle - Standard
Gross vehicle weight from (lbs)
Maximum wading depth (in)
Ramp Angle - Off Road
Ramp Angle - Standard
Ride height - Off Road (in)
Ride height - Standard (in)
Turns lock-to-lock (no. of turns)
Wall-to-wall (ft)

Cargo14 std · 0 opt

Cargo capacity - Height (in)
Cargo capacity - Width (in)
Length behind first row (in)
Length behind second row (in)
Length behind third row (in)
Maximum coupling point (nose weight) (lbs)
Maximum roof load (including cross bars) (lbs)
Maximum towing (lbs)
Maximum vehicle and trailer combination (GTW) (lbs)
Unbraked trailer (lbs)
Volume behind first row (cu. ft.)
Volume behind second row (cu. ft.)
Volume behind third row (cu. ft.)
Width between arches (in)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Defender. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Defender V8 130

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Land Rover Defender Defender V8 130?

The manufacturer lists $123,900 for the 2026 Land Rover Defender Defender V8 130. That is $64,500 above the Defender S 90, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Land Rover Defender Defender V8 130 add over the Defender S 90?

Against the Defender S 90, 2 features become standard that the Defender S 90 does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.