Land Rover Classic Revives Defender V8 Soft Top with Bespoke Luxury and V8 Power

Saudi Arabia : Prices start at £195,000 before taxes, and it’s available to buyers through Land Rover Classic centres.

Land Rover Classic reintroduces the Defender V8 Soft Top—hand-built, highly customisable, and powered by a 5.0-litre V8—offering buyers the ultimate collector’s edition SUV.

The Comeback of a Legend

Land Rover Classic has launched the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top, marking the return of one of the most beloved Defender variants. Built on the short-wheelbase ‘90’ platform, this is the first official soft top since 2016, brought back as part of the Works Bespoke programme started in 2024.

Performance and Mechanical Upgrades

This special Defender gets a 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine delivering 405 PS and 515 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. To match the power, Land Rover added:

• Uprated brakes: Alcon four-piston calipers with 335mm front and 300mm rear discs.
• Tailored suspension: Bilstein dampers, Eibach anti-roll bars, and revised coil springs.
• OEM-quality testing: Ensuring long-term reliability and off-road capability.

Exclusive Design and Personalisation

Each unit is based on the original 2012–2016 Defenders sourced and rebuilt in Coventry or Essen. Customers get near-limitless personalisation, including:

• Canvas hood in 4 colours (Black, Sand, Dark Khaki, Navy).
• Two hood styles: Full soft top and smaller Bikini hood.
• 49 body paint options + match-to-sample colour service.
• Wheels: 16-inch Wolf or 18-inch Sawtooth alloys.
• Interior trims: 5 monotone and 8 duo-tone leather options including Garnet and Liberty Blue.
• Unique extras: Surfboard racks, onboard wine cooler.

The hood frame draws inspiration from the NAS 90 series, adding vintage appeal with modern reliability. The soft top also features tie-downs for highway speeds and removable side/rear panels for open-air fun.

A Statement from Land Rover Classic

“With the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top, we provide an even greater opportunity to turn Classic Defender V8 dreams into reality... it has been designed and engineered exclusively for them, by the original manufacturer – the people who know it best,” said Dominic Elms, Director, Land Rover Classic.

Price, Warranty, and Availability

Prices start from £195,000 plus applicable local taxes in the UAE and KSA. Each vehicle includes:

• One-year unlimited mileage warranty.
• Dedicated personal support from Land Rover Classic teams.
• Built-to-order service tailored for each client.

The Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top brings timeless design, modern engineering, and high-end personalisation to fans in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With hand-built craftsmanship and unmatched heritage, this Defender is not just a car—it’s an experience made for collectors, adventurers, and luxury SUV lovers alike.