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January 22, 2015
Super Sports PHEV "C-X75 Prototype" Unveiled | Jaguar
Jaguar C-X75 Prototype | Jaguar C-X75 Prototype
The Pinnacle of Jaguar's Cutting-Edge Technology
Super Sports Plug-in Hybrid "C-X75 Prototype" Unveiled
Jaguar Land Rover has released the latest footage and specifications for the "C-X75 Prototype."
Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)
1.6 Liters, Yet 850 Horsepower
The Jaguar "C-X75 Concept" is a hybrid car that began development to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar brand and was exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as a "sustainable sports car."
Ian CallumIts sleek design, penned by Mr. Callum, boasted racing-car-level specifications with a maximum output of 580kW and a maximum torque of 1,600Nm. Although a limited production run of 250 units was announced for 2011,Limited Production of 250 Units Announcedits commercialization was unfortunately cancelled in 2012 due to the worsening economic climate.
The prototype unveiled this time is a refined version, a plug-in hybrid supercar employing a parallel system where two electric motors assist the gasoline engine.
The engine is a 1.6-liter inline-four, utilizing both a supercharger and a turbocharger to achieve a maximum output of 502 bhp at 10,000 rpm. The two electric motors assisting this engine provide a maximum output of 390 bhp, bringing the total system output to 850 bhp. It accelerates from a standstill to 100 mph (160 km/h) in under 6 seconds and has a top speed exceeding 220 mph (340 km/h).
This powertrain was developed in collaboration with "Williams Advanced Engineering," a UK-based company renowned as an F1 constructor, incorporating technologies refined in Formula 1.
The hybrid supercar that graced this year's Geneva Motor Show,Hybrid Supercarwhile the McLaren "P1" has a combined maximum output of 916 ps and a maximum torque of 900 Nm, and the FerrariP1"LaFerrari" has a maximum output of 963 ps and a maximum torque exceeding 900 Nm. However, the McLaren P1 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine, and the LaFerrari with a 6.2-liter V8 engine. In contrast, the Jaguar C-X75 Prototype achieves comparable specifications through a different approach.Ferrari"LaFerrari" has a maximum output of 963 ps and a maximum torque exceeding 900 Nm. However, the McLaren P1 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine, and the LaFerrari with a 6.2-liter V8 engine. In contrast, the Jaguar C-X75 Prototype achieves comparable specifications through a different approach.
The C-X75 Prototype, positioned as an environmentally conscious supercar, demonstrates its sustainability with CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and an electric-only (EV mode) range of up to 60 km.
This C-X75 Concept, boasting such high performance and low environmental impact, incorporates cutting-edge technologies that go a step beyond those currently used in Jaguar's production vehicles. These include Jaguar's first carbon composite monocoque chassis, carbon composite body panels, the aforementioned 1.6-liter inline-four engine, and a plug-in hybrid system.
Therefore, even if commercialization does not materialize, the C-X75 Prototype will undoubtedly serve as a compelling showcase of Jaguar Land Rover's future technological direction.
JAGUAR C-X75 | JAGUAR C-X75
Engine | Inline-4 Turbocharger + Supercharger
Displacement | 1.6 Liters
Engine Max Output | 502 bhp / 10,000 rpm
Motor Max Output | 150 kW x 2
Total Max Output | Over 850 bhp
Total Max Torque | Over 1,000 Nm
0-100mph Acceleration (0-160km/h Acceleration) | Under 6.0 seconds
Top Speed | 220 mph (340 km/h)
CO2 Emissions | Under 89 g/km