The 3.2-liter Land Rover 306PN or 3.2 i6 engine was assembled from 2006 to 2012 and was installed only on the second generation of the Freelander crossover until its second restyling. This 6-cylinder engine was essentially one of the varieties of the Volvo B6324S unit and belongs to the Volvo Short Inline 6 line.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 3192 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 233 |
| Torque output, Nm | 320 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | VIS, CPS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VCT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Land Rover Freelander 2 i6 2008) — city — highway — combined |
15.8 8.6 11.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 175 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) in 2006 – 2012.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover 306PN engine
- This engine is very reliable and its main disadvantage is its high fuel consumption;
- Often a whistle is heard under the hood due to a burst crankcase ventilation membrane;
- A low resource here is distinguished by a block of a water pump and power steering on the same shaft;
- Another weak point is the overrunning clutch of the drive of auxiliary units;
- The problem with wear of gears and bearings of the timing gearbox is also found here.
