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The stunning Jaguar C-X16 concept car
Posted on 25th Nov 2015
| I first
laid eyes upon this beauty at the LA Auto Show where it was displayed at the
Jaguar booth in a pearl white color. The car’s styling is classic Jaguar; it
is bold, flowing, sensual, and powerful. The Jaguar C-X16‘s body shell is
made with from aluminum to combine strength and lightness. Possibly the most
interesting side to this concept is its power plant : a 3.0 liter V6 Hybrid.
Keep in mind that it is a concept car and has the possibility of not making
it to production, but we can all dream, right? The body lines for the rear quarter window and roof makes for such an aggressive stance. Check out the rear diffuser for a bit more downforce for those spirited drivers out there. There are so many small details on this concept that should be noted from the contrasting side skirts, to the sleek door handles, and even the colored vent on the front fenders. The wheel design is perfect. They convey a sort of carbon fiber sportiness blended with a high end, designer appeal. I see a bit of inspiration from Spyker with that wheel design. On the topic of inspiration, I can’t help but notice the glowing similarities to the shape of typical Aston Martin sports cars – however Jaguar has done a lot to differentiate itself from AM with its new innovations that are under the hood. So, what could be under that large bonnet? Being that this concept is designed to be a “sustainable sports car”, Jaguar went with a supercharged V6 Hybrid engine. Hybrid, V6, and supercharged used in the same sentence?
A true masterpiece. Not only does the Jaguar C-X16 combine sustainability, high end supercar design, and power, but it is creating innovative ways for sport car companies to adhere to the MPG requirement that will be required in most western countries soon. Here’s to seeing this on the road, hopefully by the end of 2014! |
