Jaguar will build the C-X75 hybrid supercar

By George on May 10th, 2011

Jaguar has confirmed that it will build the C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar. No exact power figures have been released, but Jaguar expects this hybrid supercar to deliver incredibly low CO2 emissions of less than 99g/km while being able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds all the way to a top speed over 200 mph.

“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.”

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.

The supercar’s chassis will be made of carbon-fibre to create an incredibly lightweight, yet rigidly strong structure.

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.

Only 250 examples will be built, each costing between £700,000 – £900,000 depending on market and local taxes.