Land Rover Defender L663 5.0 P525 V8 SUV
386 kW525 PS518 hp625 Nm2020–present
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- Power
- 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp
- Torque
- 625 Nm 461 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.2 s
- Fuel consumption
- 14.2 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 2,546 kg
- Displacement
- 5,000 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Land Rover Defender L663 5.0 P525 V8 SUV sits a 5.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 386 kW (525 PS) and 625 Nm of torque. The Defender L663 5.0 P525 V8 pairs four-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Within the Defender L663 line-up of 4 petrol versions, it delivers 75% more power than the entry P300 2.0 (221 kW) and 81 kW less than the OCTA 4.4 V8 MHEV (467 kW). The Defender L663 5.0 P525 V8 is also the quickest to 100 km/h (5.2 s) and the best on power-to-weight (206 PS per tonne). In figures, it uses 14.2 l/100 km and tips the scales at 2,546 kg.
What the figures favour in the Defender L663 5.0 P525 V8
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Defender L663 range: 5.2 s
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 206 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,000 cm³ 5.0 l · 305 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp |
| Torque | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 14.2 l/100 km 19.9 mpg UK · 16.6 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 321 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 2,546 kg 5,613 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | SUV |
|---|---|
| Years | 2020–present |
| Generation | Defender L663 (2020–present) |
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