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2026 Land Rover Defender

Defender V8 90 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $114,400Compare this trim against anything →

What the Defender V8 90 adds over the Defender S 90 (+$55,000)

Spec	Defender S 90	Defender V8 90
Curb weight (maximum)	4570 lbs	5445 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4570 lbs	5445 lbs
Aspiration	twin turbo	supercharged
Cylinder count	4	8
Engine displacement	1997 cc	5000 cc
Horsepower	296 hp	518 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	461 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	6700 lbs
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$59,400	$114,400

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	58.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	15.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.5 in
Overall height	77.5 in
Overall length	170.6 in
Overall width	79.1 in
Wheelbase	101.9 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	518 hp
Torque	461 lb-ft

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity

23.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.6 in
Second-row headroom	38.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom	39.1 in
Second-row legroom	36.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$114,400

Steering

Turning radius (curb-to-curb)

38 ft

Transmission

Transmission type

automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	5445 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5445 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	6700 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)

Cargo12 std · 0 opt

Cargo capacity - Height (in)
Cargo capacity - Width (in)
Length behind first row (in)
Length behind second 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.)
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 90

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Land Rover Defender Defender V8 90?

The manufacturer lists $114,400 for the 2026 Land Rover Defender Defender V8 90. That is $55,000 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 90 add over the Defender S 90?

Against the Defender S 90, 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.