From 2009 to 2014, the company assembled the Jaguar AJ133 5.0-liter V8 petrol engine, which was fitted to popular British models like the XF, XJ, and XK coupe. Several Land Rover SUVs with the symbol 508PN had a similar power unit installed.
AJ-V8 series: AJ126, AJ27, AJ27S, AJ28, AJ33, AJ33S, AJ34, AJ34S, AJ133, and AJ133S.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2014 |
| Displacement, cc | 4999 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 385 |
| Torque output, Nm | 515 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 92.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 93 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on all shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.25 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jaguar XJ 2011) — city — highway — combined |
17.0 8.2 11.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Jaguar XF 1 (X250) in 2009 – 2012;
- Jaguar XJ 8 (X351) in 2009 – 2012;
- Jaguar XK 2 (X150) in 2009 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Jaguar AJ133 engine
Compared to the modification with a compressor, the atmospheric motor is marginally more dependable and causes fewer problems;
The timing chain, which occasionally serves less than 100,000 km, is the only one that stands out due to its low resource;
Rarely, but occasionally, these units’ valve seats fall out;
This engine dislikes poor fuel, and the throttle and injectors need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Heat exchanger leaks and cracked pipes are common causes of issues.