Jaguar's V6 And V8 Engines Will Die Off Earlier Than Expected
Our favourite Jaguar engines - the V6s and V8s - aren’t actually made by the firm. They’re built at a dedicated facility within Ford’s Bridgend, Wales plant, but all that is set to end in 2020.
Ford confirmed this week that its engine supply deal with Jaguar would end in September 2020, three months earlier than previously thought. The withdrawal potentially puts hundreds of jobs at the Welsh plant at risk.
“In line with its contractual agreement established in 2008, Jaguar Land Rover has served the required three years’ notice to Ford Motor Company for the supply of 6 and 8 cylinder petrol,” Jaguar Land Rover said, adding, “Ford has been, and remains an important strategic supplier to Jaguar Land Rover.”
So, what’s next for high-power Jaguars? JLR itself declined to comment on future engine plans when asked, but the company is thought to be working on a new, modular inline-six, based on its existing ‘Ingenium’ architecture. With the right level of turbocharging one of these anticipated 3.0-litre units could fill the V8 void, or JLR may choose to source an engine from elsewhere.
Mercedes-AMG could be an option, as could BMW. Whatever happens, the replacement is highly unlikely to be supercharged. Lie down, try not to cry…
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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Everyone goes downsizing
Enthusiast: Hail Jaguar for not downsizing!
Jaguar choses to go downsizing
Enthusiast: Loses their Minds
We’re counting on you, Mazda.
I wonder what’s it you’re so enthusiastic about Mr Deoxide.
Real question is what will happen to the Welsh factory
That isn’t all the plant does, but it’s a fair chunk - about half of the employees work on the JLR engines, as I understand.
These new Ingenium units are going to have to be pretty spectacular to live up to the Ford V6 and V8 that they will replace. I hope Jaguar can pull it off!
PS: A 3.0 Straight-Six turbo will never “fill the V8 void.”
Try telling that to Audi…
Tell that to the F1 teams and to the FIA
No more supercharged Jag V8… Today is an extremely sad day. My soul can’t bear the pain.
https://youtu.be/4N3N1MlvVc4
No no no :’(
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! JAGUAR WAS OUR LAST HOPE FOR THE SUPERCHARGER THAT WASN’T AMERICAN!!
There is still Lotus with Toyota supercharged V6
Tvr?
This is the definition of heartbreak 💔
NO!!!!!
Well, our list of of companies to praise for not downsizing is decreasing ever quicker
a turbo straight 6 MMmmmmm……. not a bad trade, if they go for it.
Jaguar can ** off.
Dickeds