https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/land-rover-s-building-a-limited-edition-road-legal-v8-defender-dakarContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/land-rover-s-building-a-limited-edition-road-legal-v8-defender-dakarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/land-rover-s-building-a-limited-edition-road-legal-v8-defender-dakar#u44486Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:22 +0000Land Rover is developing a limited-edition, road-legal V8 Defender Dakar. The vehicle is described as the most extreme Land Rover yet, with a powerful V8 engine. It is expected to be highly capable off-road and potentially rival the Ford Bronco Raptor. The Defender Dakar is set to be a hardcore factory version of the Defender V8.Why it mattersThis new model is part of Land Rover's efforts to expand its Defender lineup with high-performance variants. The Defender has gained popularity for its off-road capabilities and versatility. A high-performance version like the Dakar is likely to attr