Jaguar Plans to Introduce 200 Mile-An-Hour Hybrid Car Costing $1.2 Million

Jaguar Land Rover, the luxury-car unit of India’s Tata Motors Ltd. (TTMT), said it will begin production of the C-X75, an electric supercar priced from 700,000 pounds ($1.2 million) and able to reach 60 miles per hour in three seconds.

“The C-X75 is absolutely at the forefront of technology, it’s as good as you can get right now,” Tata Chief Executive Officer Carl-Peter Forster said today at a press conference in London. “For me it’s also proof that the automobile is not the technology of the last century. It has a future.”
The hybrid model, which combines two electric motors with a gasoline engine, will have a top speed higher than 200 mph and a range of more than 50 kilometers (31 miles) using only electric power, U.K.-based Jaguar Land Rover said today in a statement.
Jaguar follows Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi and Porsche SE in announcing plans for electric-powered supercars. Sports car-makers are developing vehicles using alternative forms of energy to lower their overall carbon footprints as governments press them to adopt green technology.
The C-X75, first shown off as a concept car at last year’s Paris Motor Show, will be developed with the British Formula 1 racing team Williams and offer performance on par with the fastest production models currently available, Jaguar brand chief Adrian Hallmark said at today’s press event.
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Only 250 C-X75s will initially be built, with production running from 2013 through 2015. Expressions of interest will be taken from prospective buyers starting today, with full technical details to be released on Sept. 1, Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth said at the briefing.
The vehicle, which could cost as much as 900,000 pounds depending on local taxes, will have “incredibly low” carbon dioxide emissions of less than 99 grams per kilometer, he said.
Some C-X75s will be made available for purchase in the U.S., Forster said, and it’s possible that the model may be entered in races to help demonstrate its abilities.
BMW, the largest maker of luxury autos, is also building a hybrid supercar, the i8, which will go on sale in 2013, the Munich-based manufacturer said Nov. 5. Emissions will be the same as for the Jaguar and equal to just 30 percent of the company’s $100,000 M6 coupe, which has a similar acceleration.
Porsche plans to produce a 918 Spyder hybrid sports car, the Stuttgart-based automaker, which is combining with Volkswagen, has said, without specifying when the model will go on sale or what the price will be.
VW’s Audi unit is building an all-electric supercar called the E-tron based on the RB model, Josef Schlossmacher, a spokesman for the Ingolstadt, Germany-based company said by phone. It should be on the road within 18 months, he said.

Sales Boost

Tata Motors, India’s biggest maker of trucks and buses, paid $2.4 billion to acquire Jaguar and the Land Rover sport- utility vehicle brand from Ford Motor Co. (F) in June 2008. The company will invest 5 billion pounds in the U.K. in coming years, CEO Forster said, without giving a timescale.
Sales of Jaguar and Land Rover models have surged as demand for luxury vehicles rebounds from a collapse prompted by the global recession. Mumbai-based Tata said last month that annual vehicle sales for the U.K. business rose 25 percent to 241,573, with Land Rover accounting for 78 percent of the total.
China is the No. 1 growth market for Jaguar Land Rover, Forster said in a Bloomberg TV interview. The U.S., the world’s largest luxury-car market, is “recovering but not doing great.”
The unit last October reached a deal with unions to retain all of its three U.K. plants after mulling a plan to consolidate production to cut costs. The company will this year start selling the new Evoque model, an SUV-coupe crossover vehicle.

Show-stopping C-X75 concept gets real

Jaguar has confirmed that its Paris show-stopping C-X75 concept will go into (very) limited production as an exclusive hybrid supercar - but without the twin Bladon gas-turbine engines that made the concept so special.

Instead, the primary power source will be a small, fiercely boosted petrol engine, supplying a powerful electric motor on each axle to deliver all-wheel drive. Jaguar hasn't given any technical details but quotes performance of 0-100km/h in less than three seconds, 0-160km/h in less than six seconds and a top speed of more than 320km/h - at a cost of less than 99g/km.

Jaguar brand director Adrian Hallmark said: "People expect Jaguar to be innovators - that's when we're at our best.

"The C-X75 received an incredible reception as a concept; we've been building on that momentum and there is a clear business case for this exclusive halo model."

Director of design Ian Callum added: "We were always determined that the C-X75 would be as striking on the road as it was in concept form. This will be the finest looking and most innovative Jaguar yet produced. Even in the world of supercars, we can still produce the most beautiful."

The production C-X75 will be developed in association with Williams F1, which will provide engineering expertise in aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture (the chassis will be made of carbon-fibre) and hybrid technologies.

Jaguar says it will continue to develop the micro-turbine technology that was showcased in the Paris concept car; parent company Tata has taken a significant stake in Bladon Jets as a medium-term strategy that will play a part in future Jaguars.

But, to bring the concept to showroom reality within a viable timescale, the C-X75 will have a more conventional, small-capacity, highly-boosted internal combustion engine with one powerful electric motor at each axle.

Engineering director Bob Joyce explained: "The engine's compact size allows it to be mounted low in the car for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's stunning silhouette. This will make the Jaguar C-X75 a bona fide hybrid supercar capable of silent electric running with a battery-only range of more than 50km.

Only 250 will be built, each costing £700 000-£900 000 (R7.8 million-R10 million) depending on market and local taxes.

Sir Frank Williams pointed out: "Williams has always considered itself an engineering company; this project will allow us to combine our technical expertise to create something truly exceptional."

And Tata CEO Carl-Peter Forster summed up: "This is the Jaguar of the future. Never before has this company launched such an ambitious, vehicle programme - but this is why Tata invested in Jaguar in the first place."

Official: Jaguar to Build C-X75 Hypercar with the help of Williams F1, Production Limited to 250 Units

The super rich automotive collectors of this world will soon have one more choice to add to their list as today, Jaguar officially confirmed the limited production of its flashing C-X75 hypercar that drew much attention at last year’s Paris Motor Show.

To be developed in cooperation with Williams F1, the C-X75 will make use of hybrid powertrain with Jaguar aiming to have the car on sale in 2013. The British maker said only 250 examples will be built, each costing between £700,000 - £900,000, or US$1.16 million to US$1.44 million at today’s exchange rates, depending on market and local taxes.

To have it in the market within a considerable timeframe, Jaguar will replace the jet-powered setup of the original concept with a more conventional, yet still innovative for today’s standards, powertrain comprising of a state-of-the-art, small-capacity, highly-boosted internal combustion engine with one powerful electric motor at each axle offering all-wheel drive capability.

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Jaguar CX-75 Hybrid Supercar Production Confirmed

That’s weird because in the past Jaguar wouldn’t make any of their more realistic concept cars, and now they decided to build this insanely futuristic model. Maybe it’s an answer to Porsche 918.

That said, the production CX-75 which will be limited to 250 units, arrives in late 2013, and cost between £700,000 – £900,000, will be more sensible than the jet-engined concept. The production version will be powered by a small our-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine accompanied by with two powerful electric motors and four-wheel-drive. Although final figures are yet to be confirmed, you can expect something like 800 bhp, 0-60mph in less than 3 seconds, 0-100mph in less than 6 seconds, 200+ mph top speed, and Co2 emissions of less than 99g/km! It will also have an EV range of 50 km.

Jaguar C-X75 will be developed in association with Williams F1 who will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies. The whole won’t weigh more than 1350 kg. We hope the looks of the car also remains loyal to the Paris show concept.

So we waited a very long time for a new Jaguar supercar, a true successor to the mighty XJ220. Looks like it was worth the wait.

Jaguar to produce C-X75 hybrid supercar

Jaguar has announced plans to produce the C-X75 Hybrid Supercar, in conjunction with Williams F1, that was shown in concept form at the Paris Motor Show. The production version will use a regular combustion engine that is mated to a hybrid system that includes two electric motors. Speed targets are befitting the "supercar" moniker with a top speed of more than 200 mph, a 0 to 60 time under 3 seconds, and a 0 to 100 time under 6 seconds. Oh, and it's pretty too. Carbon fiber will be used for the chassis. Production is expected to begin in the UK in 2013. The C-X75 (name is expected to change) will set you back more than $1.1 million and only 250 will be built - period. If this looks like something you might want to spend that extra million on, contact Jaguar at their website www.jaguar.com. Expect more info, along with a "production concept" later this year.

Source: Jaguar - Press release after the jump.

Press Release:
JAGUAR TO BUILD C-X75 HYBRID SUPERCAR 

• Jaguar to launch C-X75 as a hybrid supercar
• Mixes internal combustion power with electric motors to achieve supercar performance and less than 99g/km CO2 emissions
• Downsized highly boosted petrol engine with two powerful electric motors and four-wheel-drive
• - 0-60mph in less than 3 seconds
• - 0-100mph in less than 6 seconds
• - Top speed in excess of 200mph
• All-electric running range in excess of 50km
• True-to-concept, lightweight, all carbon-fibre chassis
• Groundbreaking association with Williams F1 – built in the UK
• Direct technology transfer from top-level motorsport
• Prices from £700,000 depending on local market and taxes
• Exclusive limited volume hybrid supercar – only 250 will be built

Jaguar can today confirm that it will launch the remarkable C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar.

Jaguar C-X75 will become the British marque’s most advanced model to date. It will offer performance on a par with the fastest production cars on the market, while adopting cutting-edge technology that offers remarkably economical running. Jaguar expects this hybrid supercar to deliver incredibly low CO2 emissions of less than 99g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200mph.

“People expect Jaguar to be innovators - that is when Jaguar is at its best,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar Brand Director. “The C-X75 received an incredible reception as a concept car. We’ve been building on that momentum and there is a clear business case for this exclusive halo model. No other vehicle will better signify Jaguar’s renewed confidence and excellence in technological innovation than this.”

Project C-X75 will be the ultimate expression of Jaguar design and engineering innovation. This high-performance hybrid supercar will stay true to the initial concept design study that made its debut at the 2010 Paris motor show, while fulfilling requirements that allow it to be homologated for road use.

“We were always determined that the Jaguar C-X75 would be as striking on the road as it was in concept form,” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars. “This will be the finest looking and most innovative Jaguar ever produced. Even in the world of supercars, we can still produce the most beautiful.”

In an unprecedented move, Jaguar C-X75 will be developed in association with Williams F1 who will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies. This association will be at the leading edge of British automotive engineering and innovation.

“Confirmation of this project today signposts Jaguar Land Rover’s continued determination to embrace new technologies,” said Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Dr Ralf Speth. “A supercar like the C-X75 is the logical choice to showcase cutting-edge design, intelligent use of new environmental technologies and motorsport-inspired performance.”

It also marks a new milestone in both company’s histories as Jaguar Land Rover and Williams collaborate for the first time to produce one of the world’s highest performance and environmentally sustainable supercars. The production of Jaguar C-X75 will create more than one hundred highly-skilled jobs in the UK.

A direct technology transfer between elite motorsport and road-going production cars is key to C-X75’s success. The supercar’s chassis will be made of carbon-fibre to create an incredibly lightweight, yet rigidly strong structure.

Aiding the transition from concept to production vehicle is the choice of powertrain. Jaguar continues to develop the use of the micro-turbine technology that was showcased in the original concept C-X75. Jaguar’s parent company Tata has taken a significant stake in Bladon Jets, and will develop this very advanced technology as a medium-term aspiration that will play a part in Jaguars of the future.

To bring Project C-X75 to showroom reality within the timescales of a conventional model programme, an equally innovative powertrain had to be developed. The road-going supercar will use a state-of-the-art, small-capacity, highly-boosted internal combustion engine with one powerful electric motor at each axle.

“The engine’s compact size allows it to be mounted low in the car for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept’s stunning silhouette. This will make the Jaguar C-X75 a bona fide hybrid supercar capable of silent electric running with an extensive EV range in excess of 50km,” explained Bob Joyce, Group Engineering Director, Jaguar Land Rover.

When C-X75’s motors and combustion engine combine, it will be one of the fastest production cars in the world, with a sub-three second 0-60mph time and a top speed in excess of 200mph. Crucially, this performance will be generated alongside incredibly low emissions, with a target of less than 99g/km CO2, thanks to Project C-X75’s lightweight construction and cutting-edge powertrain technology.

Williams F1 has been at the forefront of motorsport engineering for three decades. The project engagement on Jaguar C-X75 is testament to the team’s ambitions and will bring together two leading lights of the UK motoring industry.

“Our new association with Jaguar Land Rover provides us with an exciting opportunity to work with one of the motoring world’s most famous and iconic brands,” said Sir Frank Williams, Chairman of Williams F1. “Williams has always considered itself an engineering company and so this project will allow us to combine our technical expertise to create something truly exceptional.”

Jaguar C-X75 will redefine the customer experience, and will set new standards in sales and after-sales services that will be recreated across the range in the future. Only 250 examples will be built, each costing between £700,000 - £900,000 depending on market and local taxes.

“Never before has the company launched such an ambitious, world-beating vehicle programme,” said Carl-Peter Forster, CEO Tata Motors. “This is the Jaguar of the future. The opportunity for innovation like this in the UK is part of the reason Tata Motors invested in Jaguar, and it’s fantastic that products like the C-X75 can become reality.”

Jaguar is taking expressions of interest via its website www.jaguar.com.

Jaguar XK 140

La Jaguar XK 140 fu prodotta nel 1954 come risultato di un’operazione di restyling del modello precedente, la XK 120. Rappresenta inoltre la seconda autovettura da strada della gamma XK.


Rispetto alla Jaguar XK 120, più grande e potente, furono apportate delle modifiche, come l’utilizzo di paraurti più grandi che le davano un aspetto più elegante e allungavano di poco il telaio, e l’adozione di un piccolo sedile posteriore, inadeguato per le piccole dimensioni al trasporto di persone adulte, ma adatto per due bambini. Un migliore aspetto estetico rispetto al modello precedente, le era conferito dai nuovi disegni cromati sulla parte anteriore e posteriore, e dal nuovo rivestimento interno.
Dal punto di vista tecnico, il motore della Jaguar XK 140 era il tradizionale 6 cilindri potenziato a 190 CV, ma vi era anche una versione più lussuosa che arrivava a 210 CV con una velocità massima di 270 km/h. Le sospensioni anteriori e posteriori vennero riviste, irrigidendole per ottenere una guida più precisa.
Della Jaguar XK 140 furono concepite tre versioni, una roadster e due coupè, uno col tettuccio rigido e l’altro decappottabile (più rara). La vettura fu molto apprezzata dal mercato statunitense a metà degli anni Cinquanta. Ne furono costruiti in totale 8.884 esemplari. Il prezzo della Jaguar XK 140 va da 33 mila euro a 45 mila euro.