Land Rover Range Rover L322 4.2 V8 Supercharged

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The 4.2 V8 Supercharged is one of eight engines fitted to the Land Rover Range Rover L322, the third-generation Range Rover built from 2002 to 2012. This Jaguar AJ-V8 (AJ34S) petrol was offered from 2005–2009, producing 291 kW (396 PS) at 5750 rpm and 560 Nm at 3500 rpm, paired with the ZF 6HP26, 6-speed automatic. Below: full technical specifications, which trims offered it, and links to faults, servicing and running costs specific to this engine.

4.2 V8 Supercharged technical specifications

2005–2009, 2005–2009 body

Body
Body type	5-door SUV, monocoque
Number of doors	5
Seats	5
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	2880 mm
Front track	≈1629 mm (varies with wheel size, not by year)
Rear track	≈1626 mm (varies with wheel size, not by year)
Length	4971 mm
Width (excl. mirrors)	≈1923 mm (excl. mirrors; some specs list up to 2035 mm, likely incl. mirrors)
Height	1902 mm
Kerb weight	≈2584 kg
Engine
Engine code	Jaguar AJ-V8 (AJ34S)
Engine type	V8, 90°
Number of cylinders	8
Valvetrain	DOHC
Number of valves	32
Displacement	4.2 l (4197 cm³)
Bore	86.0 mm
Stroke	90.3 mm
Compression ratio	9.1:1
Aspiration and fuel system	Eaton supercharger, intercooled
Maximum power	291 kW (396 PS) at 5750 rpm
Maximum torque	560 Nm at 3500 rpm
Chassis and drivetrain
Engine location	Front
Engine orientation	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Permanent four-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission	ZF 6HP26, 6-speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.69
Transfer case	Two-speed, low range ≈2.93:1
Centre differential	Electronically controlled, lockable
Terrain Response	Standard
Suspension	Independent all round, air springs
Wheels	18–20 in depending on trim
Off-road
Ground clearance (off-road height)	≈281 mm
Wading depth	≈500 mm
Approach / departure angle	≈34° / ≈27°
Capacities
Fuel tank	≈104.5 l
Boot volume	535 l / 2099 l seats folded
Maximum braked towing	3500 kg
Performance and economy
0–100 km/h	7.5 s
Top speed	210 km/h (130 mph)
Combined fuel consumption	16.0 l/100 km (18 mpg)
CO₂ emissions	376 g/km

Owning this engine

Common faultsSymptoms, checks and repair costs for this engine ServicingOil specification, capacities and intervals Running costsReal-world fuel use, tyres, insurance and tax Buyer's checklistWhat to inspect before buying an L322

Trims offered with this engine

Vogue (UK and Europe, 2005–2009)
Vogue SE (UK and Europe, 2005–2009)
Autobiography (UK and Europe, 2005–2009)
Supercharged (North America, 2005–2009)

Other L322 engines

4.4 V8 BMW2002–2005 specs and faults 2.9 Td62002–2006 specs and faults 4.4 V8 Jaguar2005–2009 specs and faults 3.6 TDV82006–2010 specs and faults 5.0 V82009–2012 specs and faults 5.0 V8 Supercharged2009–2012 specs and faults 4.4 TDV82010–2012 specs and faults

Values marked ≈ are approximate or could not be confirmed in a second source, so check them against Land Rover brochures before relying on them. Published widths vary between sources depending on whether mirrors are included. Kerb weights vary by trim and measuring standard. Gear ratios are the standard ratios of each gearbox model.

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