1. Engine and performance

2. Production

3. Cancellation

4. Appearance in Spectre

5. See also

6. References

7. External links

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a downsized, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. The price of the plug-in hybrid sports car was estimated between {{GBP|700,000}} – {{GBP|900,000}} ({{USD|1.15}} – {{USD|1.48}} million) depending on local market and taxes. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Formula One team Williams F1. The production version was expected to have an all-electric range of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0|round=5}}.^[13][14] In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the ongoing global economic crisis. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013.^[4] The car was featured in the 2015 film Spectre, the twenty-fourth James Bond film in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.^[5]

Engine and performance

In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future super car reaching {{Convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|0}} and accelerating from {{Convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 3.4 seconds and {{Convert|80|to|145|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four {{convert|145|kW|abbr=on|0}} electric motors – one for each wheel – which produce {{convert|780|hp|abbr=on|0}} and a total torque output of {{convert|1600|Nm|abbr=on|0}}. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as Torque Vectoring.^[6][7] Each motor weighs {{convert|50|kg|0|abbr=on}}.^[8]

The micro gas turbines from Bladon Jets generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to {{Convert|900|km|abbr=in|0}} while producing 28 grams of {{CO2}} per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an all-electric range of {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}}.^[6][7] Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including diesel, biofuels, compressed natural gas and liquid petroleum gas.^[7] The 15kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs {{convert|185|kg||abbr=on}}.^[8] Jaguar estimates an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running.^[9]

Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creating down-force, and includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving on weight and improving sustainability and performance.^[7]

Production

In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75 costing {{GBP|700,000}} ({{USD|1.15 million}}). The company planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Formula One team Williams F1. The decision was part of a {{GBP|5 billion}} investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, to launch 40 "significant new products" over the next five years. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place.^[10][11]

The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of carbon-fibre, and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept’s silhouette. The C-X75 production version was expected to deliver {{CO2}} emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0–60 mph acceleration time, a top speed in excess of {{Convert|200|mph}} and a reduced all-electric range of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0}} as compared to the {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}} for the concept car.^[10]

Cancellation

In December 2012, Jaguar's Global Brand Director announced the cancellation of production due to the ongoing global economic crisis, as the carmaker considered that " it seems the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar." The company expected to take advantage of part of the investment in the C-X75 development by using the C-X75 technology in future Jaguar cars. The hybrid technology could be used on a three-cylinder engine to give it the power of a six-cylinder engine, and the C-X75's sophisticated aerodynamics should also influence future Jaguar cars, while the high-pressure supercharger technology could be used on future performance Jaguar cars with four-cylinder engines. The Jaguar F-type was heavily influenced from the C-X75 and carried over many design cues and technological features from it. Jaguar announced its decision to continue working on five prototypes to be developed until May 2013. These prototypes featured a 1.6-litre turbocharged and supercharged inline-4 engine coupled with two YASA electric motors placed on each axle of the car. The powertrain had a combined power output of {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 9,000 rpm and helped the car achieve speeds up to {{cvt|200|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}. Up to three of these prototypes were then sold at auction, while one went to a future Jaguar museum, and the one was kept by Jaguar for running demonstrations. One of these prototypes was also featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre.^[4]

Appearance in Spectre

A Jaguar C-X75 appears in the 2015 James Bond film Spectre as Mr. Hinx's car. It takes part in a car chase around Rome against James Bond, who drives an Aston Martin DB10. Jaguar supplied seven examples to the filmmakers. Although the cars are visually faithful to the original C-X75 concept, they are mechanically unrelated. According to JLR Special Vehicle Operations chief John Edwards, the cars are "constructed around a spaceframe built to World Rally Championship spec" and powered by a turbocharged and supercharged 1.6-litre engine coupled with two electric motors. Although this new appearance of the C-X75 led to speculation that production plans for the car were being revived, Edwards was quoted as saying "the film was an opportunity to showcase C-X75, but it doesn’t mean a change in strategy."^[12] The car was built in collaboration with Williams F1.^[13] The C-X75 was also included in the 2018 video game Forza Horizon 4 as part of the "Best of Bond" car pack.

See also

• Jaguar C-X16 – Jaguar's smaller 2011 hybrid 2-seat sports car concept
• List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles

References

External links

• {{Official website}}

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