Mercedes Benz

The Defender Dakar D7X-R is a high-performance rally vehicle that marks Land Rover’s official return to factory-backed racing at the 2026 Dakar Rally . 1 In a major collaboration, this "desert warrior" has been added to Fortnite as a playable vehicle. Here is everything you need to know about the real-world car and its digital counterpart. 🚗 The Real-World D7X-R The D7X-R is the toughest Defender ever built, specifically engineered to compete in the "Stock" category of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) . 2 Performance: It is based on the Defender OCTA and features a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine. 3 "Flight Mode": One of its coolest features is a bespoke electronics calibration that detects when the vehicle is airborne during a jump and adjusts torque delivery to ensure a smooth, safe landing on the dunes. 4 Design: It sports a unique "Geopalette" livery , designed with sand and earth tones to blend into (and stand out in) the Saudi Ara...