Defender Octa to make dynamic debut at Festival of Speed

We’ll get a first look at the Octa when it’s revealed in full on 3^rd July, but anyone keen to see it in motion will want to pay attention to the Festival of Speed’s First Glance presented by heycar. It’s a high-performance Defender that takes the idea of extreme to a whole new level we’ve never seen before from JLR. We’ve already seen footage of it drifting around the Nürburgring, and we’re hoping for more of the same when it takes to the Hill.

Powered by a twin-turbo V8 and featuring some fanciful ‘6D Dynamics’ suspension tech, this new Defender, which JLR promises will be the fastest to ever set wheel on the Hill, is sure to be an impressive sight.

The First Glance batch is a great opportunity to see the world’s most exciting new cars for the first time during the Festival of Speed. The Defender Octa will be joined by the likes of the BMW M4 CS and the Yangwang U8.

Alongside the Defender Octa, JLR will be bringing its full contingent of brands to the Festival of Speed, showcasing the latest from Range Rover, Discovery and Jaguar alongside more from Defender.

Only Thursday general admission tickets remain, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets now sold out, although a limited number of hospitality packages for all days are still available. Tickets and packages can be purchased from £70.