Only the second generation of the Freelander crossover had the 3.2-liter Land Rover 306PN or 3.2 i6 engine installed until its second restyling. The engine was assembled between 2006 and 2012. This 6-cylinder engine, which is part of the Volvo Short Inline 6 line, was essentially one of the variations of the Volvo B6324S unit.
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’s primary drawback is its high fuel consumption; a burst crankcase ventilation membrane frequently causes a whistle to be heard under the hood;
Here, a block of a water pump and power steering on the same shaft indicates a low resource;
The overrunning clutch of the auxiliary units’ drive is another vulnerability;
This also has to do with the timing gearbox’s bearing and gear wear issue.