The 3.0-liter inline-six Land Rover PT306 has been built in England since 2019 for mild hybrid versions of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Discovery and Defender. With a turbocharger and an electric supercharger it produces 360-400 hp; Jaguar uses it as the AJ20P6.
Ingenium family: 204DTA, 204DTD, PT204, 204PT, PT153, PT306, 204DTY, DT306.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 2996 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 360 – 400 |
| Torque output, Nm | 500 – 550 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.29 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | CVVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VCT |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner B03G + electric supercharger |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 9.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6d |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Range Rover Sport P400 2023) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 8.2 10.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 195 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Defender 2 (L663) since 2020;
- Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462) in 2020 – 2024;
- Land Rover Range Rover 4 (L405) in 2019 – 2021, Rover Range Rover 5 (L460) since 2021;
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2 (L494) in 2019 – 2022, Rover Range Rover Sport 3 (L461) since 2022;
- Land Rover Velar 1 (L560) since 2020.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover PT306 engine
- The engine is relatively new, so detailed failure statistics are not available yet;
- Owners mostly complain about electrical glitches;
- VCT camshaft timing valves were replaced under warranty on some early engines;
- The CVVL variable valve lift system is a potential weak point, although no complaints have been reported so far.
Frequently asked questions about the Land Rover PT306
How much power does the Land Rover PT306 make?
The Land Rover PT306 develops 360 - 400 hp and 500 - 550 Nm of torque.
How much oil does the Land Rover PT306 take and which one?
Engine oil capacity: 9.0 liters. Recommended oil: 0W-20.
Does the Land Rover PT306 have a timing belt or chain?
The Land Rover PT306 uses a timing chain.
Is the Land Rover PT306 turbocharged?
Yes, the Land Rover PT306 is turbocharged (BorgWarner B03G + electric supercharger).
Does the Land Rover PT306 need valve clearance adjustment?
No, the Land Rover PT306 has hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances do not need to be adjusted.
How long does the Land Rover PT306 last?
The typical lifespan of the Land Rover PT306 is ~300 000 km with proper maintenance.
What is the fuel consumption of the Land Rover PT306?
Range Rover Sport P400 2023: city 12.8, highway 8.2, combined 10.0 L/100 km.
What cars was the Land Rover PT306 installed on?
Land Rover Defender 2 (L663) since 2020; Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462) in 2020 - 2024; Land Rover Range Rover 4 (L405) in 2019 - 2021, Rover Range Rover 5 (L460) since 2021; Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2 (L494) in 2019 - 2022, Rover Range Rover Sport 3 (L461) since 2022; Land Rover Velar 1 (L560) since 2020.
What are the common problems of the Land Rover PT306?
The engine is relatively new, so detailed failure statistics are not available yet. Owners mostly complain about electrical glitches. All known problems.
