Jaguar C-X75

The Jaguar C-X75 is a hybrid-electric, 2-seat, concept car produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars in partnership with the derivative of the Formula One team, Williams Advanced Engineering, which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at 778 hp (789 PS; 580 kW) through four YASA electric motors, each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two diesel-fed micro gas turbines instead of a conventional four-stroke engine. It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology.

Jaguar C-X75
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production20102013
DesignerIan Callum
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, all-wheel drive
Doors
Powertrain
Engine
  • Concept: 2 diesel micro gas turbines
  • Developmental prototypes: 1.6 L (98 cu in) twincharged I4
Electric motor
Power output
  • Concept: 778 hp (789 PS; 580 kW)
  • Developmental prototypes:
  • 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW) (engine)
  • 390 hp (395 PS; 291 kW) (electric motors)
  • 850 hp (860 PS; 630 kW) (combined)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery19 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
Range
  • Concept: 110 km (68 miles)
  • Developmental prototypes: 60 km (37 miles)
Dimensions
Length4,646 mm (183 in)
Width2,040 mm (80 in)
Height1,160 mm (46 in)
Kerb weight1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XJ220 (spiritual)

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The production version was expected to have an all-electric range of 50 km (31 miles). In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the Great Recession. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013. The car was featured in the 2015 film Spectre, the twenty-fourth James Bond film in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.

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