Despite reports as to its imminent demise it can be confirmed that the famous V8, used in many Solihull built Land Rover products, is alive and burbling and in production in the UK. MCT, the West Country based engineering and manufacturing specialist, has won a contract from Land Rover Ltd for the continuation of production to support the aftermarket requirement for original equipment engines. Production has been relocated from the home of Land Rover at Solihull to MCT’s plant in Weston Super Mare and, besides engine production, MCT also handle all the sourcing and procurement of components and sub assemblies and the testing and supply of the finished product.

For over 40 years this famous V8 engine, with displacements from 3.5 to 4.6, has powered the cream of British marques including Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover, Rover P5B, P6 and SD1, MGB GT, Triumph, Morgan and TVR.