Tag: Jaguar C-X75 Concept

  • Jay Leno reviews the Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar

    Jay Leno, the highest rating TV chat show host in America and car lover became the first driver outside Jaguar experienced the capabilities of the all-new Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar.

    The car was developed as a special demonstration model for the brand’s 75 years anniversary celebrations. It sports 4 electric motors, each producing 195 horsepower (145kW), which are further backed by 2 small turbine units that runs on compressed natural gas, diesel, biofuel or LPG. Jaguar C-X75 concept stops the timer at just 3.4 seconds for zero to 100 km/h sprint, and 5.5 seconds for the 160 km/h barrier.

    “I have compromising pictures of (Jaguar Design Director) Ian Callum. That’s why I am being allowed to drive it first,” joked Jay Leno, pacing about the Jaguar like the big cat of the same name.

  • Jaguar C-X75 Concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

    Jaguar revealed the new C-X75 concept supercar. The times, which the company announced are very, very optimistic. They suggest that their C-X75 will be able to beat Bugatti Veyron from 0 to 300 km/h.  However, the time is 15.7 seconds, over a second faster than the Veyron.

    The concept is powered by 4 electric engines with 195hp (145kW), each, which means an overall power of 780bhp (580kW). The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds and to 160 km/h, just 5.5 seconds. The top speed of C-X75 is 330 km/h. (more…)