land rover just built a road legal dakar winner with 635 hpFollowing its debut victory at the 2026 Dakar Rally, Land Rover has revealed the Defender Dakar. Presented as a design preview, the limited-production model adapts the hardware and geometry of the D7X-R competition vehicle into a road-legal format.Drivetrain and Mechanical UpgradesThe Defender Dakar retains the core D7x architecture, transmission, and driveline shared between the Defender OCTA and the D7X-R race car. Power comes from a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 635 PS (626 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. Freed from the class restrictions imposed on the Dakar entry, the road vehicle incorporates an upgraded cooling system to manage the unrectified output.Suspension modifications reflect the vehicle's competition roots:AdvertisementAdvertisementHardware: Coil-sprung suspension utilizing motorsport-spec Bilstein Advanced Dampers paired with wider track dimensions and increased ride height.Rolling Stock: 35-inch Advanced All-Terrain tires mounted on forged 20-inch wheels.Electronics: Terrain Response calibration gains dedicated Dunes and Gravel drive modes, along with the competition-derived Flight Mode designed to smooth heavy chassis landings over crests.land rover just built a road legal dakar winner with 635 hpExterior and Structural ModificationsExterior changes prioritize durability, airflow, and underbody defense. The bodywork features extended riveted wheel arches, a carbon-fiber hood, and raised carbon-fiber air intakes.Underbody protection is handled by a heavy-duty metal front undershield and full-length armor plating, while the exterior gains roof-mounted auxiliary light pods, a fixed metal roof, a tailgate blanking plate, and rear mud flaps. Color choices pay homage to the factory race livery with a signature Dakar Sand body and Yanbu Turquoise roof combination, alongside secondary shades available with an optional matte protective filland rover just built a road legal dakar winner with 635 hpCabin and LayoutThe interior adopts a functional 2+2 seating layout. Up front, custom-designed race seats anchor the cabin, with optional four-point harnesses. The rear cargo area is tailored for utility, featuring dedicated helmet storage alongside integrated mounts for a full-size spare tire and an air compressor.AvailabilityDefender will open client reservations in early 2027, with final technical specifications scheduled for release alongside the 2027 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
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