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2011 Jaguar C-X16 Concept
The 2011 Jaguar C-X16 Concept is a bold statement of Jaguar's future design and technological intent. The C-X16 takes the traditional front-engined, rear-wheel drive formula that Jaguar defined over the decades and reinvents it for the 21st Century in a performance-oriented hybrid drivetrain. (continued below)
2011 C-X16 Concept Photo Gallery |
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Jaguar C-X16: A Bold Supercar for the Future
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Source: Jaguar | Published: Wed Sep 07, 2011 |
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The latest iteration of Jaguar's 'Redefining Performance' ethos, the system
is based around a prototype supercharged all-alloy V6 which produces 375 hp (280
kW) and 332 lb-ft of torque from 3.0-liter V6. Supplementing this is an electric
motor producing up to 94 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque, available to the driver at
the push of a steering-wheel boost button.
Allied to an eight-speed
gearbox and mounted in a lightweight aluminum chassis this allows the C-X16 to
sprint to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
The aluminum bodywork is wrapped as
closely to these mechanicals as possible to distil the essence of Jaguar sports
cars into the next evolution of an already award-winning design language. By
stretching the main feature lines back from the focal point formed by the grille
and pushing the wheels as far into the corners as possible, the car has a taut,
poised-for-action stance that is unmistakably Jaguar.
The interior
showcases important future technologies such as multimodal rotary controls that
incorporate miniature OLED screens, which reconfigure to reflect the different
functions that can be performed via the controls, all of which are designed for
maximum compatibility between sports car needs and everyday usability.
An example of this is the full smartphone integration via the 'Connect and View'
system by which the central TouchScreen reconfigures to mimic the screen of a
connected device. The central screen also features a second-generation interface
with fingertip touch supplemented by buttons that provide short cuts to
top-level menu functions.
The cabin is trimmed in the finest leather and
Alcantara micro-suede. As expected from Jaguar, premium materials are used
throughout, with the main touch surfaces composed of a combination of anodized
aluminum, rich piano blacks, dark chrome, and carbon fiber that underline the
car's performance potential. The manually-adjustable bucket seats are made of
lightweight composite materials with a central carbon-fiber spine for rigidity
and support.
Jaguar C-X16 Concept: Review (2/2)
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V6, Supercharged + Electric Motor |
Displacement |
183 cu in (2995 cc) |
Power |
375 hp |
Torque |
332 lb-ft |
Redline |
n/a |
Electric Power |
94 hp |
Electric Torque |
173 lb-ft |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
8 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
n/a |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
175 in |
Width |
81 in |
Height |
52 in |
Curb Weight |
3527 lbs |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
4.3 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
186 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
United Kingdom |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |