Jaguar C-X16

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.

Jaguar C-X16
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production2011 (concept car)
DesignerIan Callum[1]
Body and chassis
RelatedJaguar F-Type
Powertrain
EngineV6 3-litre petrol engine (375 bhp (280 kW) 332 lb⋅ft (450 N⋅m))
Electric motor (92 bhp (69 kW) 173 lb⋅ft (235 N⋅m))[2]
Transmission8-speed ZF automatic[1]
Dimensions
Length4,445 mm (175.0 in)[2]
Width2,048 mm (80.6 in)[2]
Height1,297 mm (51.1 in)[2]
Kerb weight1,600 kg (3,527 lb)[1]

Design
Rear view

The car body is constructed from aluminium, and 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. "Jaguar C-X16 revealed". Auto Express. September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  2. "New Jaguar C-X16 sports car". evo. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  3. "Jaguar Land Rover 'star' of Frankfurt Motor Show". BBC News. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  4. "Jaguar C-X16 on film". The Telegraph. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  5. "Jaguar F-type is go! C-X16 sports car will launch in 2013". Car Magazine. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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