Land Rover has anounced a new Range Rover Sport TDV8. The new diesel SUV will be show at the Paris Motor Show. The new diesel engine produces around 272 horsepower ? 40 percent more than the TDV6. The Sport TDV8 reaches 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, compared to 9.2 seconds for the V6. The TDV8 shares its braking system with the Range Rover Sport Supercharged, with four-piston Brembo front brake callipers and 360 mm front discs. Overall fuel economy is roughly 21.2 mpg (in U.S. gallons). Expected price not announced.

Land Rover has unveiled the 2007 Defender. The new Defender received a number of enhancements: a new 2.4-litre common rail diesel engine, a new six-speed gearbox featuring a wide ratio spread, a fully-integrated facia, more comfortable seating with full-size forward-facing third-row seat option, and a high-output heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. The unique 2007 Defender architecture retained, with 90, 110 and 130 wheelbase versions supporting a wide range of derivatives. The new engine offers 122 horsepower with more than 90 per cent of peak power available from less than 2200 rpm to over 4350 rpm. 232 pound-feet of torque are available at from 1500 rpm to 2700 rpm. Peak torque of 265 pound-feet arrives a 2000 rpm.