However, like the BMW M60, high-sulphur fuel reacted with the Nikasil coating and caused engine failures.

Other engine features include fracture-split forged powder metal connecting rods, a special one-piece cast camshaft, and reinforced plastic intake manifold.

Ford ceased production of the AJ-V8 engine in September 2020 when it closed the Bridgend Plant.

It was staffed by workers dedicated to Jaguar engine production and included a linked flow-line of computer numerically controlled machines with automated loading and assembly.

The number "26" comes from 12+6+8 (cylinders), because when the first ideas were sketched, a family of 6-, 8- and 12-cylinder engines was contemplated, although only the 8-cylinder version was produced.

It produces 370 hp (276 kW; 375 PS) and 387 lb⋅ft (525 N⋅m) with the help of an Eaton supercharger (modified Roots-blower).

The AJ35 version introduced for the 2003 model year added variable valve timing of the intake camshafts and electronic throttle control.

While the block, crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods are all unique to this displacement, many other parts are shared with the AJ-V8 engines produced in the UK by Jaguar.

This engine is unique to Aston Martin and features race-style dry-sump lubrication, which enables it to be mounted low to lower the centre of gravity.

The cylinder block, cylinder heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, inlet and exhaust manifolds, lubrication system and engine management are all unique to the Aston Martin version.

This engine is also used in the bespoke Aston Martin DB10 concept car for the 2015 James Bond film Spectre.

The engine is built around a very stiff, lightweight, enclosed V, deep skirt cylinder block, with an open-deck design.

To further enhance the stiffness of the lower engine structure, a heavily ribbed sump body is installed.

The naturally aspirated engine features cam profile switching and variable tract length inlet manifold.

As of December 2024, Jaguar has discontinued most of its internal combustion engine (ICE) models, including those featuring the AJ133S, as part of its transition to an all-electric lineup by 2025.

It incorporates twin water-to-air intercoolers and a front-mount heat exchanger, with a shared cooling circuit.

All AJ133S engines utilize the same supercharger pulley setup, capable of producing approximately 15PSI of boost.

The Bowler Nemesis and David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition also use a variant of this engine producing 600 PS (441 kW; 592 hp).

Over its production span, the AJ133/S underwent several modifications to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance with evolving emission standards.

It is supercharged and liquid cooled featuring direct fuel injection, four overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder.

A special Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport model made 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) and 339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m).

Specifically a 1.3L Eaton TVS R1320, mounted in the engine’s “vee” and is known for its compact design, efficiency, and ability to deliver smooth, immediate power.