jaguar c-x16 2012 Ahead of its Sept. 13 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released images and details on its latest concept, the 2012 Jaguar C-X16. ...
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jaguar c-x16 2012 Ahead of its Sept. 13 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released images and details on its latest concept, the 2012 Jaguar C-X16. ...
Here it was, the evening before the Frankfurt Auto Show’s first press day, with Jaguar having a special showing of its C-X16 One Plus One sports car concept at Frankfurt’s recently reconstructed Palais Thurn und Taxis. Amid much son et lumière befitting this palatial setting, Adrian Hallmark, global brand director, and Ian Callum, design director, introduced the C-X16 to an appreciative crowd and described its evident Jaguar DNA, stunning styling and neat technicalities.
Was this Palais Thurn und Taxis setting destined for the announcement we’re waiting for? Was the 2012 C-X16 Concept going to transform itself into the 2012 C-X16 production version
Alas, no. The nearest Adrian Hallmark came was referring to the C-X16 as “a true sports car at the heart of our range.” He even tantalized us with a price, but note the finessing of words: “If produced,” Hallmark said, the C-X16 would go for 60,000-80,000 euros. Figure $80K to $110K (assuming the euro doesn’t tank completely before the car officially enters production).
To summarize what we already know about this exciting car, the C-X16 is supposed to make the sports car relevant in the 21st century. Jaguar says its name, “One Plus One,” designates seating—indeed the car is a 2-place coupe giving the driver special precedence. However, I still like to think One Plus One describes its propulsion system.
The all-aluminum 3.0-liter V-6 is direct-injected, with a compression ratio of 10.5:1, Roots-supercharged and intercooled to the tune of 375 bhp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. This V-6 is conceptually evolved from Jaguar’s AJ-V8 powerplant, both with dual overhead camshafts actuating 4 valves per cylinder. On an environmental note, the C-X16’s cylinder heads are fabricated from recycled aluminum (this being one of the elements more amenable to recycling).
The C-X16’s electric motor adds as much as 94 hp and 173 lb.-ft. to the gasoline engine’s output, available to the driver through a “Push to Pass” feature of a steering wheel button. Although not cited in the Frankfurt conference, earlier the system was said to allow pure electric mode at speeds up to 50 mph with light pedal use.
Its 8-speed gearbox also integrates an Intelligent Start/Stop system akin to the one recently launched on Jaguar’s XF sedan. IS/S can shut the engine down within 0.3 seconds after the car comes to rest. A twin solenoid starter spins the engine back into operation in the time it takes the driver’s foot to travel from brake to accelerator.
Electrical energy for these hybrid operations comes from a 1.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack residing behind the seats. The battery pack receives most of its juice from a rear-axle electrohydraulic brake regeneration system. A Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller oversees all these interactions.
Ian Callum was also enthusiastic at the Palais Thurn und Taxis, though equally non-committal on production plans. The C-X16 is “the center of our brand,” Callum said, and I heartedly agree. Other words used to describe the car include “sensuous” and “sustainable.” The former is clear from its stunning contours, already described by Callum as defined by three “heartlines,” its front fender creases, sweeping roofline and rear haunches that wrap into the tail. To my eye, these possess a more pleasing unity than exhibited by several contemporary trendy designs that come to mind.
The interior of the C-X16, done up in Vermillion Red with black trim, emphasizes its One Plus One concept with dual regions for passenger and driver. The latter gets the better one, with controls and instrumentation suggesting both aeronautical ergonomics as well as classic Jaguar racing cars. Aspects of the interior convey what Jaguar calls a “secret until required” theme. Double vents for the climate control, for instance, deploy into sight only when needed; otherwise, the top of the dashboard remains as unadorned as possible.
Sensuous, yes, but I think of sustainability as even more crucial in defining this core of the Jaguar brand for our century. Its hybrid drive in no way compromises performance; indeed, that steering-wheel-button-actuated boost actually outdoes a Formula 1 car’s 7 seconds of KERS kick. Cited at Frankfurt was a 10-second hybrid enhancement, no doubt incorporated in an implied 0-60-mph dash in around 4 sec. and certainly useful in the company’s claim of scooting from 80 to 120 km/h (that’s 50 to 75 mph for us Anglophiles) in about 2 sec.
There’s nothing amiss with son et lumière at the Palais Thurn und Taxis (which, by the way, has nothing to do with cars having little lights on their roofs; it was commissioned by Prince Reichserbgeneralpostmeisters Anselm Franz von Thurn und Taxis back in the 1730s). Such events are all in good fun. But I await the word that Jaguar’s sensuous and sustainable C-X16 has entered production.
If you're wondering about the future of the XK, this isn't it. No, what Jaguar is set to reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week is far more ambitious. This is Jag's Porsche Cayman-fighting two-seater – a Jaguar coupe you can actually afford.
Powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 putting out 376 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, the C-X16 concept takes Jaguar's great heritage of supercharging into the next century with the addition of a "Push to Pass" hybrid system controlled through a steering wheel-mounted button.
An electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed gearbox, delivering an additional 92 hp and 173 lb-ft of twist when the button is pressed. The resulting performance numbers – 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and a 186 mph top speed – are almost as impressive as the 165 g/km C02 emissions and the C-X16's ability to travel up to 50 mph on electric power alone.
Juice is provided by a 1.6kWh battery pack mounted behind the rear seats, helping to contribute to the 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. And if you're wondering, we understand the engine compartment could fit a V8, assuming Jaguar wants to move it up the price scale.
As for the styling, it's as good as anything from Ian Callum, Jag's Director of Design, but we'd be remiss not to say that it looks a little dated. Gorgeous, no doubt, but in the same way the XK is a stunner, but fails to quicken our pulse when we see one on the road. Judge for yourself in the gallery and check out the video and press blast after the jump.
Ahead of its Sept. 13 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released images and details on its latest concept, the 2012 Jaguar C-X16. Unlike the hyper-exotic C-X75, which Jaguar apparently will build, the C-X16 two-door coupe looks like a more practical offering that could help bolster the British company’s image as a sports — rather than luxury touring — carmaker.
For just being a concept, the C-X16 looks surprisingly ready for dealerships. Up front, the coupe implements a vertical headlight design, rather than the horizontal lamps on the XF, XJ and XK. Dual front air inlets, a wide grille and a pronounced front spoiler give the car a sportier look compared with Jaguar’s current lineup. While the front is more angular and aggressive, the C-X16’s rear is curvaceous, featuring large rear fenders and a rounded rearview window that follows the form of the swept rear-roofline. Overall, there’s a lot of attention to detail here.
While the exterior is dramatic, Jaguar has stuck to a conventional setup within the cabin; it reminds us of the Audi R8’s layout. The three large knobs on the center console feature small high-definition displays that can be reconfigured depending on what you’re controlling. For example, the knobs could be used to both control the heated/cooled seats and the cabin climate.
Powering the coupe is a 375-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-scroll V-6 producing 332 pounds-feet of torque. On top of the gasoline engine, there’s an experimental hybrid component — co-developed with the British government — that provides short bursts of extra power for passing. When the “Push-to-Pass” button is pressed on the steering wheel, the electric motor can kick in, providing extra power to go from 50 mph to 75 mph in 2.1 seconds. Overall, the 94-hp electric motor and the V-6 can accelerate the C-X16 from zero to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph. That powertrain is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
At 175 inches in length and 3,527 pounds, the C-X16 is noticeably shorter and lighter than the 2012 Jaguar XK. The XK can technically fit four people, though backseat legroom is nearly nonexistent. There’s also no V-8 mentioned for the C-X16, which leads us to believe that the C-X16 will augment, rather than replace, the XK, if the concept were produced. It would likely compete with the likes of the Porsche Cayman, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and BMW Z4, though the C-X16 would still be significantly larger and heavier than those models.
Jaguar is set to expand its lineup. Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata (owner of Jaguar and Land Rover since 2008) says he’s considering widening Jaguar’s lineup by adding an all-new entry-level sedan, a new roadster and a station wagon.
Judging by how ready the C-X16 looks for production, we’re keeping our hopes high that something like this is headed our way.
Jaguar's C-X75 concept, as wild as it is, is still headed for (very limited) production.
The latest concept, due for a complete unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show, is the C-X16 Production Concept, shown here in the first official images, and it looks much more like something that will see high-volume production.
That, of course, is because it will. Dropping the ubiquitous eight-cylinder engines in the current range of sports/GT cars, the C-X16 instead employs a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 plus an "experimental" performance hybrid system like that found on the Limo-Green research car. That doesn't mean it's short on power though: it packs 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. According to Jaguar, that's good for 4.4 seconds to 62 mph and 186 mph top speed. Fifty to 75 mph takes just 2.1 seconds--meaning strong passing.
A ZF eight-speed automatic transmission shifts the gears, start-stop enhances fuel economy, OLED displays on the switchgear give the car a high-tech feel, and the interior is clearly aimed at balancing sport with luxury, with features like an "intelligent" automatic climate control system, composite seats with a carbon fiber spine, and red leather upholstery.
The coolest feature, however, may be the somewhat F1-like "push to pass" button the steering wheel that controls the "hybrid boost function," delivering more power when the driver wants it.
Check out page two for the full press release once you're done ogling the images in the gallery below and this latest video.
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jaguar c-x16 2012 Ahead of its Sept. 13 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released images and details on its latest concept, the 2012 Jaguar C-X16. ...
Here it was, the evening before the Frankfurt Auto Show’s first press day, with Jaguar having a special showing of its C-X16 One Plus One sports car concept at Frankfurt’s recently reconstructed Palais Thurn und Taxis. Amid much son et lumière befitting this palatial setting, Adrian Hallmark, global brand director, and Ian Callum, design director, introduced the C-X16 to an appreciative crowd and described its evident Jaguar DNA, stunning styling and neat technicalities.
Was this Palais Thurn und Taxis setting destined for the announcement we’re waiting for? Was the 2012 C-X16 Concept going to transform itself into the 2012 C-X16 production version
Alas, no. The nearest Adrian Hallmark came was referring to the C-X16 as “a true sports car at the heart of our range.” He even tantalized us with a price, but note the finessing of words: “If produced,” Hallmark said, the C-X16 would go for 60,000-80,000 euros. Figure $80K to $110K (assuming the euro doesn’t tank completely before the car officially enters production).
To summarize what we already know about this exciting car, the C-X16 is supposed to make the sports car relevant in the 21st century. Jaguar says its name, “One Plus One,” designates seating—indeed the car is a 2-place coupe giving the driver special precedence. However, I still like to think One Plus One describes its propulsion system.
The all-aluminum 3.0-liter V-6 is direct-injected, with a compression ratio of 10.5:1, Roots-supercharged and intercooled to the tune of 375 bhp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. This V-6 is conceptually evolved from Jaguar’s AJ-V8 powerplant, both with dual overhead camshafts actuating 4 valves per cylinder. On an environmental note, the C-X16’s cylinder heads are fabricated from recycled aluminum (this being one of the elements more amenable to recycling).
The C-X16’s electric motor adds as much as 94 hp and 173 lb.-ft. to the gasoline engine’s output, available to the driver through a “Push to Pass” feature of a steering wheel button. Although not cited in the Frankfurt conference, earlier the system was said to allow pure electric mode at speeds up to 50 mph with light pedal use.
Its 8-speed gearbox also integrates an Intelligent Start/Stop system akin to the one recently launched on Jaguar’s XF sedan. IS/S can shut the engine down within 0.3 seconds after the car comes to rest. A twin solenoid starter spins the engine back into operation in the time it takes the driver’s foot to travel from brake to accelerator.
Electrical energy for these hybrid operations comes from a 1.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack residing behind the seats. The battery pack receives most of its juice from a rear-axle electrohydraulic brake regeneration system. A Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller oversees all these interactions.
Ian Callum was also enthusiastic at the Palais Thurn und Taxis, though equally non-committal on production plans. The C-X16 is “the center of our brand,” Callum said, and I heartedly agree. Other words used to describe the car include “sensuous” and “sustainable.” The former is clear from its stunning contours, already described by Callum as defined by three “heartlines,” its front fender creases, sweeping roofline and rear haunches that wrap into the tail. To my eye, these possess a more pleasing unity than exhibited by several contemporary trendy designs that come to mind.
The interior of the C-X16, done up in Vermillion Red with black trim, emphasizes its One Plus One concept with dual regions for passenger and driver. The latter gets the better one, with controls and instrumentation suggesting both aeronautical ergonomics as well as classic Jaguar racing cars. Aspects of the interior convey what Jaguar calls a “secret until required” theme. Double vents for the climate control, for instance, deploy into sight only when needed; otherwise, the top of the dashboard remains as unadorned as possible.
Sensuous, yes, but I think of sustainability as even more crucial in defining this core of the Jaguar brand for our century. Its hybrid drive in no way compromises performance; indeed, that steering-wheel-button-actuated boost actually outdoes a Formula 1 car’s 7 seconds of KERS kick. Cited at Frankfurt was a 10-second hybrid enhancement, no doubt incorporated in an implied 0-60-mph dash in around 4 sec. and certainly useful in the company’s claim of scooting from 80 to 120 km/h (that’s 50 to 75 mph for us Anglophiles) in about 2 sec.
There’s nothing amiss with son et lumière at the Palais Thurn und Taxis (which, by the way, has nothing to do with cars having little lights on their roofs; it was commissioned by Prince Reichserbgeneralpostmeisters Anselm Franz von Thurn und Taxis back in the 1730s). Such events are all in good fun. But I await the word that Jaguar’s sensuous and sustainable C-X16 has entered production.
If you're wondering about the future of the XK, this isn't it. No, what Jaguar is set to reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week is far more ambitious. This is Jag's Porsche Cayman-fighting two-seater – a Jaguar coupe you can actually afford.
Powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 putting out 376 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, the C-X16 concept takes Jaguar's great heritage of supercharging into the next century with the addition of a "Push to Pass" hybrid system controlled through a steering wheel-mounted button.
An electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed gearbox, delivering an additional 92 hp and 173 lb-ft of twist when the button is pressed. The resulting performance numbers – 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and a 186 mph top speed – are almost as impressive as the 165 g/km C02 emissions and the C-X16's ability to travel up to 50 mph on electric power alone.
Juice is provided by a 1.6kWh battery pack mounted behind the rear seats, helping to contribute to the 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. And if you're wondering, we understand the engine compartment could fit a V8, assuming Jaguar wants to move it up the price scale.
As for the styling, it's as good as anything from Ian Callum, Jag's Director of Design, but we'd be remiss not to say that it looks a little dated. Gorgeous, no doubt, but in the same way the XK is a stunner, but fails to quicken our pulse when we see one on the road. Judge for yourself in the gallery and check out the video and press blast after the jump.
Ahead of its Sept. 13 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released images and details on its latest concept, the 2012 Jaguar C-X16. Unlike the hyper-exotic C-X75, which Jaguar apparently will build, the C-X16 two-door coupe looks like a more practical offering that could help bolster the British company’s image as a sports — rather than luxury touring — carmaker.
For just being a concept, the C-X16 looks surprisingly ready for dealerships. Up front, the coupe implements a vertical headlight design, rather than the horizontal lamps on the XF, XJ and XK. Dual front air inlets, a wide grille and a pronounced front spoiler give the car a sportier look compared with Jaguar’s current lineup. While the front is more angular and aggressive, the C-X16’s rear is curvaceous, featuring large rear fenders and a rounded rearview window that follows the form of the swept rear-roofline. Overall, there’s a lot of attention to detail here.
While the exterior is dramatic, Jaguar has stuck to a conventional setup within the cabin; it reminds us of the Audi R8’s layout. The three large knobs on the center console feature small high-definition displays that can be reconfigured depending on what you’re controlling. For example, the knobs could be used to both control the heated/cooled seats and the cabin climate.
Powering the coupe is a 375-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-scroll V-6 producing 332 pounds-feet of torque. On top of the gasoline engine, there’s an experimental hybrid component — co-developed with the British government — that provides short bursts of extra power for passing. When the “Push-to-Pass” button is pressed on the steering wheel, the electric motor can kick in, providing extra power to go from 50 mph to 75 mph in 2.1 seconds. Overall, the 94-hp electric motor and the V-6 can accelerate the C-X16 from zero to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph. That powertrain is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
At 175 inches in length and 3,527 pounds, the C-X16 is noticeably shorter and lighter than the 2012 Jaguar XK. The XK can technically fit four people, though backseat legroom is nearly nonexistent. There’s also no V-8 mentioned for the C-X16, which leads us to believe that the C-X16 will augment, rather than replace, the XK, if the concept were produced. It would likely compete with the likes of the Porsche Cayman, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and BMW Z4, though the C-X16 would still be significantly larger and heavier than those models.
Jaguar is set to expand its lineup. Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata (owner of Jaguar and Land Rover since 2008) says he’s considering widening Jaguar’s lineup by adding an all-new entry-level sedan, a new roadster and a station wagon.
Judging by how ready the C-X16 looks for production, we’re keeping our hopes high that something like this is headed our way.
Jaguar's C-X75 concept, as wild as it is, is still headed for (very limited) production.
The latest concept, due for a complete unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show, is the C-X16 Production Concept, shown here in the first official images, and it looks much more like something that will see high-volume production.
That, of course, is because it will. Dropping the ubiquitous eight-cylinder engines in the current range of sports/GT cars, the C-X16 instead employs a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 plus an "experimental" performance hybrid system like that found on the Limo-Green research car. That doesn't mean it's short on power though: it packs 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. According to Jaguar, that's good for 4.4 seconds to 62 mph and 186 mph top speed. Fifty to 75 mph takes just 2.1 seconds--meaning strong passing.
A ZF eight-speed automatic transmission shifts the gears, start-stop enhances fuel economy, OLED displays on the switchgear give the car a high-tech feel, and the interior is clearly aimed at balancing sport with luxury, with features like an "intelligent" automatic climate control system, composite seats with a carbon fiber spine, and red leather upholstery.
The coolest feature, however, may be the somewhat F1-like "push to pass" button the steering wheel that controls the "hybrid boost function," delivering more power when the driver wants it.
Check out page two for the full press release once you're done ogling the images in the gallery below and this latest video.
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