Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top (2025)

Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top

Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of an icon with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top - the most desirable classic Land Rover Defender.

Soft-top examples of the classic Defender are highly sought-after, and the new addition makes it possible to own a personalised example of this legendary model from the official home of classic Defenders, combining the joy of open-topped driving with traditional Defender off-road capability.

Exclusively available on the short-wheelbase '90' chassis, the Soft Top - the first Defender Soft Top since 2016 - follows the introduction of the new Works Bespoke service in 2024. The Soft Top provides a new way for clients to express their dream vision of a legendary Classic Defender.

Each Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is the result of hundreds of hours of work by expert Land Rover Classic engineers. Every example begins with a specially sourced donor vehicle, originally produced from 2012-2016, which is comprehensively enhanced and reengineered. The result is a unique vehicle, produced to OEM standards with longevity, luxury and capability in mind.

A bespoke canvas hood ensures a perfect fit, and is available in four colours, with Black as standard and Sand, Dark Khaki and Navy also available. Its unique design is inspired by the hood fitted to the last Defender to roll off the production line in 2016 and features authentic tie downs and webbing. The side and rear sections can be unzipped and rolled-up for open air driving while retaining a degree of protection from the elements, and Land Rover Classic has added extra tie-down points to keep the canvas tightly secured at highway speeds.

The hood frame itself has been specially designed for the new model, with bracing that takes its inspiration from the coveted original NAS (North American Specification) 90. A smaller 'Bikini Hood' is also available, protecting the front-seat occupants, in the same range of colours.

A selection of 49 paint finishes allows clients to create their perfect look, while the Works Bespoke match-to-sample colour service allows owners to create truly individual paint schemes.

Clients can personalise a vast array of exterior and interior details to bring their Soft Top vision to life, including the grille, door handles and bonnet script, while a choice of 16-inch Wolf wheels or 18-inch Sawtooth alloys is available - the former finished in either Black or Limestone. Inside, there are five monotone or eight duo-tone leather options to choose from, with colours such as Caraway, Liberty Blue, and Garnet, plus any number of other bespoke finishes. Unusual options and accessories include an onboard wine cooler and a custom surfboard rack, allowing Land Rover Classic to create one-off examples to suit any lifestyle.

All Classic Defender V8 Soft Top vehicles are powered by a Land Rover 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, with 405hp and 515Nm of torque. This is paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, ensuring effortless performance and precise responses.

The V8 power is accompanied by uprated suspension and brakes. The suspension set-up is specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of the 90 Soft Top and combines traditional Defender capability with superior comfort in all environments. Its revised coil spring rates, Eibach anti-roll bars, and Bilstein dampers have undergone comprehensive testing and development to ensure they meet OEM standards. The brakes are uprated to four-piston Alcon units with front discs measuring 335mm in diameter, and 300mm at the rear, for confidence-inspiring stopping power.

Dedicated personalised support is provided by the specialist teams at Land Rover Classic in Coventry, UK, and Essen, Germany. Prices for the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top start from £195,000 plus applicable local taxes and every example comes with a one-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

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