An action star, a powerful 4×4, and a buzz-worthy cliché: Jason Statham has just posted a photo of himself, impassive, leaning against the Land Rover Defender OCTA.
In the caption, a few simple but effective words: “Twin Turbo V8 635HP!” Needless to say, that was enough to ignite social media, especially when you know the man’s pedigree. After driving many beasts like a McLaren 720S in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, the Brit seems to have found his new toy… and not just any toy.
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A boosted Defender that suits Statham perfectly
Behind this rugged, bodybuilder look lies a machine built to tackle all kinds of terrain without sacrificing performance. Under the hood, Land Rover has installed a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 635 horsepower and up to 800 Nm of torque in launch control mode. The result? A 0-60 km/h time of 4 seconds, as fast as a finely tuned German sports car. Add to that a 6D Dynamics suspension that adapts the vehicle’s behavior in real time, and you have an SUV ready to conquer both winding roads and rough tracks.
The designers didn’t hold back. The Defender OCTA is wider, taller, and more aggressive with its widened wheel arches and redesigned fenders. It can ford water up to 1 meter (3.28 ft) deep and comes with 33-inch all-terrain tires for even more off-road efficiency. In short, a machine built to dominate both highways and rugged trails—exactly what Jason Statham needs.
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The Defender OCTA is made for off-roading
This extreme version of the new Defender is so radical that it even served as the base for the competition model! Recently, Land Rover announced that Defender is entering the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship. Barely modified Defender models will even be used to transport equipment and people during the races—a true testament to the robustness and reliability of this exceptional SUV.
Luxury and technology in a powerhouse
Although its rugged look suggests it was built to face the extreme, its interior reminds you that this is indeed a luxury SUV. Inside, you’ll find semi-aniline leather or lightweight Ultrafabrics® trim, ultra-comfortable sport seats, and even an immersive Body and Soul audio system designed to make you feel the music like in a concert hall. It’s one of the few vehicles where sound isn’t just heard, but felt through carefully engineered vibrations.
When it comes to driving, everything is designed to maximize the experience, whether on the road or off-road. A new OCTA mode optimizes traction on the toughest terrains, while the ClearSight GroundView system gives the impression of seeing through the hood to better anticipate obstacles. Not to mention Brembo brakes with 400 mm discs, the most powerful ever fitted on a Defender, to keep this beast under control in any situation.
A model as exclusive as it is desirable
Starting at $152,000, the Defender OCTA isn’t just a boosted version of Land Rover’s iconic 4×4. It represents the pinnacle of luxury and performance in the range, with a first “Edition One” that’s even more exclusive, priced at over $167,800. For this special version, buyers get an exclusive Faroe Green color and fragmented carbon fiber finishes. With its imposing look, extraordinary performance, and an aura of an indestructible SUV, the Defender OCTA has everything to captivate. And if even Jason Statham has embraced it, there must be a good reason. The question remains whether he will use it for his next stunts or simply to cruise the British countryside in style.
This article explores the presentation of the Defender OCTA, an ultra-high-performance SUV equipped with a twin-turbo V8, its design built for the extreme, and the enthusiasm it generates, especially among personalities like Jason Statham. A powerhouse that doesn’t go unnoticed and redefines the standards of luxury off-roading.
Images: © Land Rover / © Jason Statham on Instagram
