The 3.6-liter Land Rover 368DT or Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 engine was produced by the concern from 2006 to 2010 and installed on its largest and most expensive SUVs. Later, on the basis of this power unit, an even more powerful diesel engine with a volume of 4.4 liters was created.
Joint development engines with Ford: 224DT, 276DT, 306DT, 368DT, 448DT.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 3628 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 272 |
| Torque output, Nm | 640 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | two BorgWarner BV39s |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 9.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Range Rover Sport TDV8 2010) — city — highway — combined |
14.7 9.0 11.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Range Rover 3 (L322) in 2006 – 2010;
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 1 (L320) in 2007 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover 368DT engine
- This diesel engine is very reliable, but likes to throw problems over small things;
- Air pipes cause a lot of trouble, they simply tan and crack;
- Often breaks the exhaust manifold gasket, and to replace it, you need to remove the body;
- Turbines run well, only the geometry change mechanism breaks down regularly;
- Another weak point is the thermostat housing, which often bursts.
