In a twist that merges British brawn with Bavarian engineering, a 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa has surfaced on the Russian market—wearing a BMW V8 under its hood like a smuggled diamond. This isn’t your neighbor’s grocery-getter; it’s a 635-horsepower beast masquerading as an off-roader, priced at a staggering 37 million rubles (roughly $400,000). The seller claims the vehicle, with barely 20 km on the odometer, is ready to roar away—VAT included.
The Defender Octa swaps its usual powertrain for BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8—a move akin to grafting a racehorse’s heart into a workhorse. Paired with ZF’s eight-speed transmission, it rockets to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, blurring the line between rugged SUV and sports car. For context: that’s faster than a Porsche 911 from a decade ago.
This isn’t just about speed. The Octa variant flaunts:
At this price point, the Defender Octa isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a statement. Picture oligarchs comparing torque curves at ski chalets, or tech moguls using its air suspension to glide over potholes en route to a private jet. It’s the automotive equivalent of a Swiss watch: overengineered, exorbitant, and utterly unnecessary for 99% of humanity.
One thing’s certain: this mechanical unicorn won’t linger in the classifieds. After all, how often do you find a Land Rover that could outrun your regrets?
