James Bond and British vehicles go together like bread and butter. The spy’s most well-known rides come from Aston Martin, but Land Rover isn’t sitting out on the action. The 25th film in the Bond series, No Time To Die, premiers in just a few weeks, and with it, a new special edition Land Rover Defender. Land Rover’s SV Bespoke division created the special Defender, which in addition to making an appearance on the silver screen, will be on sale for a limited run to 300 lucky Bond fans willing to shell out the cash.
The Defender gets exclusive infotainment animations.Land Rover
The villainous Defender is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that produces 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, and Land Rover says the powertrain is strong enough to push the hefty off-roader to 60 mph from a stop in just 5.1 seconds. The V8 is a recent addition to the Defender line, and comes paired here with unique suspension and transmission tuning, bespoke spring and damper rates, and a new electronic active rear differential.
The 007 Defender V8 get special puddle lights.Land Rover
Unique touches to the 007 Defender include “Defender 007” treadplates, special infotainment animations, and “007” exterior puddle lamps. The interior will get a laser-etched detail plate to denote its number among the 300 vehicles. No Time To Die will feature the Defender front and center, but it’s not the only Land Rover in the film. Two Range Rover Sport SVR SUVs will also make an appearance, along with a Range Rover Classic and a Land Rover Series III.
You’ll need to be really into Bond to truly appreciate the special Defender.Land Rover
If you’re more interested in seeing the Defender’s time on screen than you are in getting behind the wheel, it hits theaters in the U.S. starting on October 8, 2021. The film will be the fifth and final movie to feature Daniel Craig as Bond. However, if you’re really excited about the Defender, get ready to pay up. Prices start at $114,600 and supplies are extremely limited.