Land Rover Defender Dakar Concept: Road-Legal Rally Tech

Land Rover previews a road-legal version of its Dakar Rally-winning D7X-R, the Defender Dakar Concept, a limited-run model that borrows race tech like a 4.4‑litre twin‑turbo V8 producing 635 PS and 750 Nm, 35‑inch tyres, Bilstein Advanced Dampers, and rally‑inspired interior elements. Exterior cues mix Dakar Sand bodywork with a Yandu Turquoise roof, and the package includes new Dune and Gravel Drive modes plus a Flight Mode for rough landings. It seats 2+2 with optional four‑point harnesses and a dedicated spare-wheel/air‑compressor mounting. Registrations of interest open in early 2027, with the car debuting during Monterey Car Week at The Quail as part of Defender’s ongoing off‑road legacy.