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 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 2011 (concept car) |
| Designer | Ian Callum[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-doors Coupe |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Jaguar F-Type |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3-litre supercharged Jaguar AJ126 V6 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] Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motor |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF automatic[1] |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Parallel Hybrid |
| Battery | 1.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175.0 in)[2] |
| Width | 2,048 mm (80.6 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,297 mm (51.1 in)[2] |
| Kerb weight | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Jaguar F-Type |
Design
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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
editThe 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
editJaguar'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
edit- ^ a b c d e "Jaguar C-X16 revealed". Auto Express. September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "New Jaguar C-X16 sports car". evo. 7 September 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Jaguar Land Rover 'star' of Frankfurt Motor Show". BBC News. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ a b c "Jaguar C-X16 on film". The Telegraph. 11 September 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Jaguar F-type is go! C-X16 sports car will launch in 2013". Car Magazine. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.