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The ultimate expression of Jaguar design and engineering innovation, the C-X75 ‘C’ for Concept and ‘X’ for Experimental was the highlight of the 2010 Paris Motor Show where Jaguar fans witnessed for the very first time the prowess behind the British Luxury sportscar makers sustainable mobility program.
While, most may have been quite skeptical about the turbine powered electric propulsion of the C-X75 ever making it to the assembly lines, Tata Motors Chairman, Ratan Tata made it aptly clear that the company only planned to showcase concepts that in all probability will go into full production. And Jaguar’s announcement that it will soon begin production of its most technologically advanced model to date is a clear indication of the fact that Tata Motors doesn’t really believe in raising any kind of false hopes for its customers.
However, for Jaguar to have achieved this feat, there have been some crucial steps that it has taken both in terms of technology and external aid to make this dream a reality. While, the original concept will remain unscathed, an innovative powertrain had to be developed to make the concept suitable for road use. Being the definitive hybrid sportscar of its time, the C-X75 now gets a carbon-fibre chassis to create an incredibly lightweight, yet rigidly strong structure.
With the technical specifications of the car in place for becoming a production friendly model, the Jaguar C-X75 will be developed with Williams F1, who will provide their engineering expertise in key areas like aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies to further assist Jaguar in making its C-X75 model the most suitable hybrid sportscars for urban use.
Speaking at the announcement of the C-X75 Concept going into production, Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar Brand Director, said “People expect Jaguar to be innovators, and that is when Jaguar is at its best. The C-X75 received an incredible reception as a concept car. 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.”
When C-X75’s motors and combustion engine combine, it will be one of the fastest production cars in the world, conquering an acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 328kmph. Crucially, this performance will be generated alongside incredibly low emissions, with a target of less than 99g/km CO2, thanks to Project C-X75’s lightweight construction and cutting-edge powertrain technology.
Only 250 examples will be built, each costing between £700,000 - £900,000 (51,541,795.4- 66,268,022.7 INR) depending on market and local taxes.
