[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-kills-off-v6-v8\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-kills-off-v6-v8\/","headline":"Jaguar Kill Off The V6 & V8","name":"Jaguar Kill Off The V6 & V8","description":"It has been revealed that production of Jaguar’s V6 and V8 engines will no longer be with Ford\u2019s Bridgend, Wales plant. That\u2019s right, these incredible engines are not in fact made by Jaguar, instead a deal was made between Ford and JLR which is to come to an end in September 2020, three months earlier than planned. Jaguar may be making the move to their own engine plant in the West Midlands, which has been already heavily invested in and […]","datePublished":"2017-10-11","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Jaguar-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Jaguar-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-kills-off-v6-v8\/","about":["Jaguar","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":311,"keywords":["engine","ford","jaguar","Jaguar Land Rover","v6","V8"],"articleBody":"It has been revealed that production of Jaguar’s V6 and V8 engines will no longer be with Ford\u2019s Bridgend, Wales plant.That\u2019s right, these incredible engines are not in fact made by Jaguar, instead a deal was made between Ford and JLR which is to come to an end in September 2020, three months earlier than planned.Jaguar may be making the move to their own engine plant in the West Midlands, which has been already heavily invested in and expanded, rather than having engines built at Ford\u2019s dedicated facility.The end of an era for the V6\/V8 Jaguar engineThe contractual agreement between Jaguar Land Rover and Ford Motor Company has been in place for 9 years regarding the supply of 6 and 8-cylinder petrol engines. Following the announcement that the Ford engine deal is to stop within 3 years, it makes you wonder whether Jaguar will be looking elsewhere for deliveries or if they will indeed take things in-house.At the moment, Jaguar engines count for one fifth of the Bridgend plant\u2019s output with around 145,000 of the 659,000 engines destined for one of Jaguar\u2019s luxury cars. Fifty percent of workers there are dedicated solely to the production of those engines and at its highest point two years ago, 500,000 Jaguar engines were sent out from this particular facility.Some of the best V8 and V6 JaguarsSo, it seems this really is the end of our beloved Jaguar V6 and V8\u2019s, however a modular inline-six could be on the horizon, so all hope is not yet lost. Some of the best V6\/V8 Jaguars include the F-Pace S, F-Type SVR, XE S and the XF.Jaguar is our largest, and perhaps best, car manufacturer and we are sure that there are plenty more fantastic, beautiful cars coming our way, even without the engines we know and love."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Jaguar Kill Off The V6 & V8","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-kills-off-v6-v8\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]