But... why would you compare the OG V8 of yesteryear to the Modern EB? It's apples and oranges and I don't think anyone here saying they wanted a V8 was thinking anything other than a modern coyote...
I've been lurking for a long while. But if the painted roof options are sleek enough this thing is shaping up to be everything I wanted the Defender to be, except actually affordable.
As far as wanting a V8, maybe it's time Ford takes a page out of the Dodge book. They're ramming hellcat...