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The 2027 Land Rover Defender Dakar is a limited, road-legal evolution of the Dakar-winning D7X-R, packing a derestricted 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and 553 lb-ft, rally-style coil suspension with Bilstein dampers, 35-inch tires, and a Flight Mode for big jumps. Production numbers and pricing will be announced after a Monterey preview and the 2027 Dakar Rally reveal in January, with reservations opening in early 2027.
Land Rover has unveiled a limited-run, road-legal Defender Dakar, derived from its Dakar Rally-winning car and powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo BMW V8 delivering 626 hp and 553 lb-ft to all wheels. Built on the tough D7x platform, it rides on 35-inch tires wrapped around 20-inch wheels, with Bilstein dampers and Dakar-inspired modes (Dunes, Gravel, Flight) plus carbon fiber intakes, flared arches, mud flaps, and roof-mounted light pods. The interior will feature race seats and optional harnesses, with rear helmet storage and other rally-inspired elements. Shown at California Car Week, the model is limited in production and price has not been disclosed.