Yes - It was activated along with other things such as ACC

 

Suspension is tighter, doesn't float in comfort mode. Even better in dynamic mode with the dampening. Access height has about 1" clearance to the flare guard fender on front tyres, much more everywhere else. Offroad height clearance is 260mm to the fitted rear diff guard which is my lowest point in centre channel. Most times I won't need more and can appreciate the extra travel especially when lifting and dropping a wheel. The ride is much better as well. Very easy to change heights with the tool if more clearance is required.

 

I drive the V8 and there is definitely a huge difference between "Comfort" and "Dynamic" mode.
It also should be noted that the V8 Defender has larger-diameter and more solid anti-roll bars in addition to the unique Electronic Active Rear Differential.
See the JLR press release: https://media.landrover.com/en-gb/ne...ons-join-range

 

At least in NA, any Defender P400 model can be fitted with Active Differential (mine has as an option), not only V8s. From everything I have read (way too much) I think the only difference in the V8 when compared to the P400 models is the engine and maybe brakes in some V8 options. The rest of the car (mechanically speaking) is (or at least can be configured) all the same.

 

It’s the same in Europe. Active differential can be fitted to the P400. But the V8 has a different differential and also different anti-roll bars. So there is a mechanical difference.

 

There are definitely a number of structural differences in the vehicles. They didnt have a choice because of the weight and power of the V8. Its why the roof load is zero. Its not a P400 with a different motor. The brakes on all V8s are different. The big Brembos are why you cant run anything below a 20 inch wheel.

 

How did you unlock this in your car?

 

not exactly...
The V8 has the same Brembo brakes of the P400e... same diameter and same caliper..
The same is for the differential.. same part number..
The V8 roof load is "Zero" just because the max speed of the V8 is limited to 240km/h...
If you put 100kg on the roof the barycentre is move too high for 240km/h...

 

The dynamic mode settings are mainly noticed driving at speed. The steering has less power assist proportional to speed . At parking lot speed, it will feel the same as comfort. The transmission holds gears longer, however you have to be in S mode to put the dynamic mode in play. The suspension dampers are stiffer at speed while turning (less body roll), but it should not feel stiff if driving at slower speed. As noted above, the V8 does have thicker sway bars. I only notice the throttle response difference on the p400 and v8. My 22 p300 doesn't seem any different.
All new defenders if equipped with air suspension have active dampening shocks. There is no configuration that doesn't have the electronic dampening unless you have coils. The V8 doesn't have a different type of active rear differential other than the gear ratio is different, however JLR will program and configure the vehicle differently and making CCF changes will not always have the affect that a vehicle has that was equipped from the factory. Every year and model has changed that sometimes don't have any logical reason.