Jaguar joins forces with Williams F1 to bring its tomorrow-tech Concept Hybrid Supercar, debuted at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, to a Jaguar dealership near you.
The C-X75, above, will deliver performance on a par with the fastest production cars on the market, while adopting cutting-edge technology that offers remarkably real world economy. Jaguar expects this hybrid Supercar to deliver incredibly low CO2 emissions of less than 99 grams per 0.62-mile while able to achieve speeds in excess of 200 mph.
“People expect Jaguar to be innovators - that is when Jaguar is at its best,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar Brand Director. “The C-X75 received an incredible reception as a Concept. We’ve been building on that momentum and there is a clear business case for this exclusive halo model. No other vehicle will better signify Jaguar’s renewed confidence and excellence in technological innovation than this.”
Project C-X75 will be the ultimate expression of Jaguar design and engineering innovation. This high-performance hybrid Supercar will stay true to the initial concept design study that made its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, while fulfilling requirements that allow it to be homologated for road use.
“We were always determined that the Jaguar C-X75 would be as striking on the road as it was in Concept form,” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars. “This will be the finest looking and most innovative Jaguar ever produced. Even in the world of Supercars, we can still produce the most beautiful.”
In an unprecedented move, the Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid Supercar, left, will be developed in association with Williams F1 who will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies. This association will be at the leading edge of British automotive engineering and innovation.
“Confirmation of this project today signposts Jaguar Land Rover’s continued determination to embrace new technologies,” said Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Dr Ralf Speth. “A Supercar like the C-X75 is the logical choice to showcase cutting-edge design, intelligent use of new environmental technologies and motorsport-inspired performance.”
For the complete story, check out Tim Pollard's story in CAR magazine online, http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Jaguar-to-build-C-X75-supercar-2011-the-plug-in-XJ220-successor/