Engine Displacement: 1,997 cc (P300) to 4,395 cc (OCTA V8)
The 2026 Defender lineup ranges from the efficient 2.0L P300 Inline-4 to the new flagship 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 found in the Defender OCTA. For the core range, the 3.0L P400 Inline-6 remains the volume seller, utilizing mild-hybrid technology to provide a smooth torque curve ideal for both highway cruising and low-speed rock crawling.
Max Power: 296 HP (P300) to 626 HP (OCTA)
The performance spectrum is wider than ever. The entry-level P300 delivers 296 HP, while the P400 MHEV steps up to 395 HP. For ultimate power, the supercharged 5.0L V8 (P525) provides 518 HP, but it is surpassed by the new OCTA variant, which utilizes a BMW-sourced V8 to produce a staggering 626 HP and 750 Nm of torque.
0-100 km/h Time: 3.8 Seconds (OCTA) / 5.2 Seconds (P525 V8)
The Defender OCTA has officially become the fastest accelerating Defender in history, reaching 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.8s). The P525 V8 remains rapid at 5.2 seconds, while the common P400 110 model completes the sprint in a respectable 6.1 seconds.
