The company assembled the 4.2-liter Jaguar AJ33S 4.2 Supercharged engine from 2002 to 2009 and put on charged modifications of such popular models as the XKR, XJR or S-Type R. It was on the basis of this power unit that the Land Rover 428PS compressor engine was created.
AJ-V8 series: AJ126, AJ27, AJ27S, AJ28, AJ33, AJ33S, AJ34, AJ34S, AJ133, AJ133S.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 4196 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 395 |
| Torque output, Nm | 540 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.3 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | Eaton M112 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jaguar S-Type R 2007) — city — highway — combined |
18.5 9.2 12.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Jaguar S-Type 1 (X200) in 2002 – 2007;
- Jaguar XJ 7 (X350) in 2003 – 2009;
- Jaguar XK 1 (X100) in 2002 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Jaguar AJ33S engine
- This is an aluminum motor and it is afraid of overheating, keep an eye on the cooling system;
- The compressor water pump has a small resource;
- The crankcase ventilation valve here quickly clogs, which results in a large consumption of lubricant;
- It is necessary to clean the throttle and injectors regularly or the engine speed will float;
- Also, various nozzles constantly burst, which leads to air leaks.
