We’ve heard of
two-plus-two cars, but Jaguar calls its new C-X16 concept a “one plus
one” sports machine. Which sounds like a two-seater, but hey, when it
looks like this, Jaguar can use any description it likes. The rear end
treatment appears to be influenced by the C-X75 hybrid concept of 2010.
And this is also a hybrid of sorts, with a 370-hp supercharged V6 plus a
“push to pass” feature that works like the kinetic energy recovery
system (KERS) in a Formula One car. This button on the steering wheel
brings another 94 hp to the party and pushes torque from 332 lb-ft up to
a thundering 550. According to Jaguar, acceleration from 50 to 75 mph
takes just 2.1 seconds. An eight-speed ZF transmission delivers that
grunt to the rear wheels, while an aluminum body and chassis components
keep the weight of what is essentially a premium vehicle in check. Plug
in any one of several smartphones, and the car’s OLED screen will
reconfigure to provide familiar functionality. The chances for a
production model seem rather rosy; Jaguar’s Design Director, Ian Callum,
has said that the C-X16 “defines the agenda for a future of dramatic,
innovative sports cars.” One hesitates to use the term “21st-century
E-Type” but it’s tempting.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Jaguar C-X16 - Type cast?
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