Jaguar C-X16
| Jaguar C-X16 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | Concept only |
| Designer | Ian Callum[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Jaguar F-Type |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
V6 3-litre petrol engine (375 bhp (280 kW) 332 lb·ft (450 N·m)) |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF automatic[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175.0 in)[2] |
| Width | 2,048 mm (80.6 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,297 mm (51.1 in)[2] |
| Kerb weight | 1,600 kg (3,500 lb)[1] |
The Jaguar C-X16 is a concept hybrid electric sports car that was unveiled by Jaguar Cars at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show on 13 September.[3][4] In April 2012, Jaguar announced that they will be manufacturing a new sports car based on the Jaguar C-X16 called the F-Type,[5] which was subsequently shown to the public (in non-hybrid form) at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.
Design
The car body is constructed from aluminium, and - at 4,445 mm (175.0 in) long, 2,048 mm (80.6 in) wide and 1,297 mm (51.1 in) high - is said by Jaguar to be the smallest car that they have made since the XK120 of 1954.[2][4] The drivetrain comprises a hybrid unit, combining a 375 bhp (280 kW; 380 PS) 332 lb·ft (450 N·m) supercharged 3-litre V6 petrol engine with a 92 bhp (69 kW; 93 PS) 173 lb·ft (235 N·m) electric motor and an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.[2][1] The battery pack, which is mounted behind the front seats, is charged using a brake regeneration system.[4] The car can run on engine alone, motor alone or on both in combination. Under engine power, the electric motor can also be activated to boost acceleration, in a similar way to the KERS system used in Formula 1 cars, by using a switch on the steering wheel.[2]
Styling
The C-X16 form takes cues from Jaguar's 2010 C-X75 plug-in hybrid concept supercar, including the shape of the front grille and the wrap-around rear lights, and has a side-hinged opening rear window reminiscent of the 1961 E-Type.[1]
Performance
Jaguar's figures give a 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed limited to 186 mph (300 km/h). The CO2 rating is 165 g/km.[2] Powered by the electric motor alone, the top speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Jaguar C-X16 revealed". Auto Express. September 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "New Jaguar C-X16 sports car". evo. 2011-09-07. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
- ↑ "Jaguar Land Rover 'star' of Frankfurt Motor Show". BBC News. 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
- 1 2 3 "Jaguar C-X16 on film". The Telegraph. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
- ↑ "Jaguar F-type is go! C-X16 sports car will launch in 2013". Car Magazine. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.