Jaguar: C-X16 news
08-17-2011, 02:25 AM
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Jaguar: C-X16 news
I'll put this news on the XE tread. But the source, Autocar, seems to consider this new concept smth different...
This sketch is a teaser image of the Jaguar C-X16 ‘production concept’ car, which will be publicly unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show on 13 September.
The company says the car is “a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology”.
Jaguar is saying very little about the car ahead of its debut, but Autocar understands that the production version of the C-X16 is based on a shortened version of the next-generation aluminium XK platform.
Although the car will be the same width as the XK, it is expected to be nearly 300mm shorter, with much of the extra length removed from the structure in front of the rear wheels. It’s expected to be sold as a strict two-seater in both roadster and coupé forms.
The front-end styling of the C-X16 will be a development of the design language that appeared on the C-X75 supercar, with the upright headlamp graphic, the four-sided grille and vertical air intake design.
Ian Callum, Jaguar’s design boss, is quoted as saying, “Great Jaguars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future.”
The C-X16 will be launched with a new-generation V6 petrol engine, which should come in both normally aspirated and supercharged versions.
There may be a V8-engined version of the car, but sources say that if it arrives, it will be some time after the initial launch. The C-X16 is expected to go on sale at the end of next year.
A V6 diesel version of the car cannot be ruled out, although the relatively upmarket positioning of the C-X16 – it’s expected to cost around £50,000 — means that a four-cylinder version is extremely unlikely.
This sketch is a teaser image of the Jaguar C-X16 ‘production concept’ car, which will be publicly unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show on 13 September.
The company says the car is “a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology”.
Jaguar is saying very little about the car ahead of its debut, but Autocar understands that the production version of the C-X16 is based on a shortened version of the next-generation aluminium XK platform.
Although the car will be the same width as the XK, it is expected to be nearly 300mm shorter, with much of the extra length removed from the structure in front of the rear wheels. It’s expected to be sold as a strict two-seater in both roadster and coupé forms.
The front-end styling of the C-X16 will be a development of the design language that appeared on the C-X75 supercar, with the upright headlamp graphic, the four-sided grille and vertical air intake design.
Ian Callum, Jaguar’s design boss, is quoted as saying, “Great Jaguars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future.”
The C-X16 will be launched with a new-generation V6 petrol engine, which should come in both normally aspirated and supercharged versions.
There may be a V8-engined version of the car, but sources say that if it arrives, it will be some time after the initial launch. The C-X16 is expected to go on sale at the end of next year.
A V6 diesel version of the car cannot be ruled out, although the relatively upmarket positioning of the C-X16 – it’s expected to cost around £50,000 — means that a four-cylinder version is extremely unlikely.
08-17-2011, 04:36 AM
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I really have to get this ford taste out of my mouth that jaguar left in there. I hope they keep a supercar worthy R&D and budget to make this a reality in these weird economic times.
08-17-2011, 10:14 AM
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Looks very Aston Martin-ish.
08-17-2011, 01:33 PM
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I'll leave the title as is for now...but, will change as more info comes out, perhaps?
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08-17-2011, 01:58 PM
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09-06-2011, 08:50 PM
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Jaguar C-X16
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09-06-2011, 08:52 PM
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Very sexy!
09-06-2011, 09:55 PM
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It's beautiful. Build it! 
09-06-2011, 10:02 PM
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looks good...i gotta say though, over the past decade, jaguar has done a great job at cheapening their exteriors in the lighting department. look at their past two generations in most of their products - the headlights and taillights tend to have less class and refinement than the rest of the vehicle. maybe its me, but jaguar heads/tails just seem so out of place for the price tag that the car carries. something about it just seems too...gimmicky...for the cars worth.
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09-06-2011, 10:03 PM
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09-06-2011, 10:08 PM
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why dont i like this?
it just looks so generic to me for some reason... kind of reminds me of the alfa 4c...
you could put any badge on this and it would look the same
it just looks so generic to me for some reason... kind of reminds me of the alfa 4c...
you could put any badge on this and it would look the same
09-07-2011, 01:32 AM
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Just the Facts:
Jaguar's latest green performance concept aspires to be a "sustainable sports car of the future."
The C-X16 features a 375-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6, with a KERS-linked, high-performance electric motor that boosts output by up to 94 hp in short bursts.
The car accelerates from zero to 60 in less than 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph.
GAYDON, England — The same "redefining performance" theme that drove last year's sensational C-X75 concept also underpins Jaguar's latest endeavor, the striking C-X16 hybrid coupe, which looks as if it could easily segue into the showroom with few alterations.
Inspired by the C-X75, the new Jaguar two-seater, which debuts at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, showcases a different spin on hybrid technology, in this instance paired with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) adapted from Formula 1.
Where the C-X75 is an all-wheel-drive turbine-electric supercar expected to sell for $1.15 million, the C-X16 is a bit more down to earth. It starts with a front-mounted supercharged 3.0-liter V6 — a new direct-injection prototype unit based on Jaguar's familiar AJ-V8 — developing 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels through a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Then things get a bit fancy. Jaguar engineers have integrated an electric motor with the transmission, along with a KERS-type system that constantly replenishes the lithium-ion battery pack through brake regeneration and provides short bursts of additional power — up to 94 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque — at the touch of a button on the steering wheel.
Performance is remarkable, with 0-60 acceleration achieved in less than 4.4 seconds and top speed electronically limited to 186 mph.
The swoopy Ian Callum-designed aluminum-bodied coupe is finished in gunmetal, its lines reflecting what Jaguar describes as the "next evolution" in the brand's design language. The C-X16 boasts a signature trapezoidal grille, similar to the one on the C-X75, as well as such defining elements as a clamshell hood, carbon-fiber front splitter and side sills, plus flush door handles that pop up when touched. The car rides on 21-inch wheels and tires.
The "1+1" cockpit of the C-X16 is equally eye-catching — finished in Vermillion Red and trimmed in leather, Alcantara, anodized aluminum, piano black, dark chrome and carbon fiber.
Among the cutting-edge technologies in the cabin are multimodal rotary dials that incorporate miniature OLED screens, which reconfigure to reflect different functions. The car also features full smartphone integration, with a central touchscreen that reconfigures to mimic the screen of a connected device.
Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar's global brand director, said: "The C-X16 is our compelling vision for a 21st-century Jaguar sports car. It embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance and combines these with attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future."
Just the Facts:
Jaguar's latest green performance concept aspires to be a "sustainable sports car of the future."
The C-X16 features a 375-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6, with a KERS-linked, high-performance electric motor that boosts output by up to 94 hp in short bursts.
The car accelerates from zero to 60 in less than 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph.
GAYDON, England — The same "redefining performance" theme that drove last year's sensational C-X75 concept also underpins Jaguar's latest endeavor, the striking C-X16 hybrid coupe, which looks as if it could easily segue into the showroom with few alterations.
Inspired by the C-X75, the new Jaguar two-seater, which debuts at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, showcases a different spin on hybrid technology, in this instance paired with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) adapted from Formula 1.
Where the C-X75 is an all-wheel-drive turbine-electric supercar expected to sell for $1.15 million, the C-X16 is a bit more down to earth. It starts with a front-mounted supercharged 3.0-liter V6 — a new direct-injection prototype unit based on Jaguar's familiar AJ-V8 — developing 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels through a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Then things get a bit fancy. Jaguar engineers have integrated an electric motor with the transmission, along with a KERS-type system that constantly replenishes the lithium-ion battery pack through brake regeneration and provides short bursts of additional power — up to 94 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque — at the touch of a button on the steering wheel.
Performance is remarkable, with 0-60 acceleration achieved in less than 4.4 seconds and top speed electronically limited to 186 mph.
The swoopy Ian Callum-designed aluminum-bodied coupe is finished in gunmetal, its lines reflecting what Jaguar describes as the "next evolution" in the brand's design language. The C-X16 boasts a signature trapezoidal grille, similar to the one on the C-X75, as well as such defining elements as a clamshell hood, carbon-fiber front splitter and side sills, plus flush door handles that pop up when touched. The car rides on 21-inch wheels and tires.
The "1+1" cockpit of the C-X16 is equally eye-catching — finished in Vermillion Red and trimmed in leather, Alcantara, anodized aluminum, piano black, dark chrome and carbon fiber.
Among the cutting-edge technologies in the cabin are multimodal rotary dials that incorporate miniature OLED screens, which reconfigure to reflect different functions. The car also features full smartphone integration, with a central touchscreen that reconfigures to mimic the screen of a connected device.
Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar's global brand director, said: "The C-X16 is our compelling vision for a 21st-century Jaguar sports car. It embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance and combines these with attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future."
09-07-2011, 02:50 AM
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Wow, that's fucking hot. Inside and out.
No third clutch pedal.... I shouldn't be surprised, but still.
No third clutch pedal.... I shouldn't be surprised, but still.
09-07-2011, 10:00 AM
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Merged...
09-07-2011, 10:57 AM
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The sizzle in the Steak
My goodnessnessnessness!!!!!!!!!! 
09-07-2011, 11:09 AM
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Hubba hubba... 
09-07-2011, 11:10 AM
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Price!??
09-07-2011, 11:55 AM
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09-07-2011, 12:05 PM
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09-07-2011, 01:53 PM
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wow, gorgeous vehicle.
11-16-2011, 04:34 PM
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C-X16 at LA Auto Show
So much win. And that interior is so
So much win. And that interior is so
11-16-2011, 04:38 PM
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did Lamborghini design the interior?
11-16-2011, 04:46 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
A performance car with out a 3rd pedal?!?!!?
How dare they!!!!!
Where do I sign up for one of these beauties?!?!?
How dare they!!!!!
Where do I sign up for one of these beauties?!?!?
11-16-2011, 08:04 PM
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Wow, someone who loved Carbon Fiber (hmmm, I wonder who I'm talking about....) could really enjoy this ride.
