2026 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 & OCTA: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: Defender 110 V8, OCTA & OCTA Black

Three trims sit at the top of the 2026 Defender 110 ladder, and they use two genuinely different engines. V8, from $118,300 MSRP, runs the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 at 518 horsepower. OCTA, from $158,800, and OCTA Black, from $170,550, use an entirely different 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 — the same engine architecture as the Range Rover Sport SV — producing 626 horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.8-second 0-60 time. All three exclude the $1,950 destination charge, and OCTA is exclusive to the 110 body style; there is no 90 or 130 OCTA for 2026.

2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA in a snowy mountain setting
The 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA. Photo: Land Rover USA.

Two V8s, not one

Land Rover’s naming is where this gets confusing, and it’s worth clearing up before anything else: the “V8” trim and the OCTA’s V8 are not the same engine. The V8 trim uses a 5.0-liter supercharged unit — 518 horsepower, 461 lb-ft of torque — shared across the 90, 110, and 130 V8 trims. OCTA uses a completely different 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the same basic architecture found in the Range Rover Sport SV, tuned here to 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft. It’s paired with OCTA-specific 6D Dynamics air suspension and a widened track, and the results show: 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed of 155 mph on the 22-inch wheel package. Both are genuinely quick SUVs. Only one of them is meaningfully quicker than most sports sedans.

OCTA Black takes the OCTA’s mechanical package and adds a high-gloss black exterior styling treatment — badging, trim, and detail finishes darkened throughout. It’s a $11,750 step over standard OCTA for buyers who want the performance without the brighter factory paint options drawing quite as much attention.

Who these trims are actually for

Fuel economy is the honest tradeoff on both engines — the V8 trim runs in the mid-teens combined, and OCTA isn’t dramatically better despite the smaller displacement, given the power output. Neither is the vehicle to buy chasing efficiency. What buyers are actually paying for is the combination that’s rare outside this segment: genuine off-road wading and ground-clearance capability, a cabin finished to the same standard as the rest of the Defender range, and, specifically on OCTA, a level of straight-line performance that competes with dedicated performance SUVs from brands that don’t build anything remotely as capable off-pavement.

On New York roads specifically, that performance ceiling matters less than the day-to-day livability — the same Pivi Pro infotainment, the same all-wheel-drive security in winter, the same 8,200-lb tow rating as the lower trims. The extra power shows up on highway merges onto the Belt Parkway and on the rare open stretch, not in daily Brooklyn traffic. Buyers cross-shopping OCTA against a performance-oriented German SUV tend to be choosing it specifically because it doesn’t give up the off-road hardware to get there.

What buyers say about the dealership

Specific Google reviews naming the V8 or OCTA trims by model designation are thin at this location so far — most reviewers write “Defender” generally rather than specifying the engine, which is typical given lower volume on the top trims relative to S and X-Dynamic SE. What’s consistent across the dealership’s broader review base is the sales and delivery process buyers on any trim describe: “Adrien was very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient with my transaction,” and, from a buyer working with the dealership’s fleet manager, “Kimy on the deal side… helped us personalize and configure the vehicle.” For a build this specialized, that configuration walkthrough matters more than on a stock S.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the Defender V8 and the OCTA?

Two different engines. V8 uses a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 at 518 hp; OCTA uses a distinct 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (shared architecture with the Range Rover Sport SV) at 626 hp, paired with OCTA-specific suspension and chassis tuning. OCTA is the significantly quicker and more expensive of the two.

Is the Defender OCTA only available on the 110?

Yes, for 2026 OCTA is exclusive to the 110 body style. There is no 90 or 130 OCTA configuration.

How fast is the Defender OCTA?

Land Rover rates it at 3.8 seconds 0-60 mph, with a top speed of 155 mph when fitted with 22-inch wheels (lower on the off-road-focused all-terrain tire packages).

What’s the difference between OCTA and OCTA Black?

Mechanically identical — OCTA Black adds a high-gloss black exterior styling package over the same 626-hp powertrain and suspension, for roughly $11,750 more than standard OCTA.

Drive one to know

Numbers on a spec sheet undersell how differently the V8 and OCTA drive from the rest of the Defender range. Land Rover Brooklyn can arrange a test drive on either configuration, inventory depending; ask a sales advisor at 809 Neptune Avenue about current stock.

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MSRP figures exclude the $1,950 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Performance and fuel-economy figures are manufacturer/EPA estimates measured under controlled conditions; real-world results, and top-speed figures specifically, vary by configuration and should not be attempted on public roads. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Land Rover Brooklyn.