A profound chapter in automotive history closed without fanfare this month, as the final internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle ever to be produced by Jaguar rolled off the assembly line at the Solihull factory. The vehicle, a black F-PACE SVR, was completed amidst a gathering of the Solihull workforce—engineers and line workers who had been with the project since its inception a decade ago. While the company did not issue a global press release, the atmosphere on the floor was described as proud and emotional, marking the end of the most successful model run in the brand’s history.
The choice of black for this final F-Pace was a deliberate nod to history, echoing the final E-Type that marked a similar generational shift decades ago. Rather than heading to a showroom, the car was immediately accepted by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. It now joins the national collection at Gaydon, standing alongside other historical milestones like the final XE and the very first SS Jaguar saloon, representing a 90-year journey of British engineering.
With all ICE production now concluded, Jaguar enters a transition period as it pivots toward an all-electric future. The brand’s next chapter rests on a high-stakes relaunch in 2026, spearheaded by a forthcoming Electric GT. Previewed by the Type 00 concept, this six-figure grand tourer is expected to utilize a bespoke architecture, potentially delivering nearly 1,000 horsepower via a tri-motor setup. While the promised 430-mile range is impressive, the legacy of the F-Pace remains the benchmark for the brand’s ability to reinvent itself.
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