Jaguar C-X16 Concept Unveiled [Video]

2011-09-07


Jaguar C-X16, appropriate off the bat it is a winner: It’s damn quite. The styling is instantly recognizable as the function of Jaguar’s Ian Callum, designer of numerous Astons and Jags. Strictly a two-seater, the C-X16 (or what ever it is going to wind up getting known as in manufacturing) will slot below the XK being an entry-level Jaguar sports activities car- something they promised us 11 many years back with the F-Type Roadster Concept. They are quite adamant that this one will make it to show rooms, so I’ll get their phrase for now.
The styling has loads of influences. The greenhouse shows a lot of Jaguar, naturally. But the rear tail lights appear like something out from the Alfa Romeo catalog, the front bumper features a little bit of Maserati Gran Turismo to it, along with the headlights look fairly related to some Nissan 370Z. There’s absolutely nothing new under the sun, but the overall effect is nice: taut and muscular without searching hyper-aggressive or overly embellished. I can only imagine how much of an eye-turner it is actually in genuine life.Additional interesting compared to the styling, though, is the motor. The C-X16 is driven by a V6 derivative of Jaguar’s direct-injected V8, aided with the addition of each a supercharger plus a hybrid drivetrain. The three.0L supercharged V6 is great for 376bhp and 332lb-ft of torque - pretty healthy. There’s an electrical motor integrated in to the 8-speed automated gearbox, that is fed by a one.6KwH battery guiding the seats (assisting preserve the weight distribution even.) The electrical motor delivers an further 94bhp and 173lb-ft of torque, and allows the C-X16 to operate on electrical power only at speeds up to 50mph.

Jaguar C-X16 Concept Video



Even cooler compared to electric creeper mode will be the energy on desire button on the steering wheel - all those sci-fi cartoons using the “turbo boost” button the race vehicle are finally turning into real! Jaguar states the C-X16 is great for any four.3 seconds from 0-60mph, a 50-75mph passing time of 2.1 seconds(!), and a leading pace of 186mph. However, CO2 emissions are very reduced for this quickly of the auto - 165g/km of CO2. The inside is remarkably production-ready seeking - possibly using the exclusion from the seats along with the weird roof surface. The red push to move button stands out from your grey suede steering wheel nicely, and there is a little of Audi R8 inside the center console style, but nothing particularly nuts in there. The C-X16 is creating it’s official public debut at Frankfurt on September 13th, and ideally there will be some details then about a production model. Not so much a resurrection on the E-Type grand tourer, the C-X16 would present fascinating competitors for sports cars like the Porsche Cayman, 370Z, Lotus Evora, along with the BMW M3.