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Jaguar to build C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

 

Jaguar can 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

To express your interest in Project C-X75 please contact Jaguar's dedicated C-X75 contact centre on 0800 015 8605. 

 

 

Jaguar reveals 2012 models

 

“The new 2012 Jaguar range is our finest yet. Every one of our models fully embodies the brand ideals – innovation, bold design, and effortless high performance. Our designers and engineers strive continuously to keep Jaguar ahead of the competition – creating cars that stand apart from mainstream premium offerings, while remaining accessible to an ever wider spectrum of customers.”

 

Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars.

 

The new Jaguar XF saloon, XK sports coupé and flagship Jaguar XJ all make their debut at the New York Auto Show 2011. Substantial changes and improvements across the range bring performance, refinement and economy to new levels, while fresh design enhancements strengthen the contemporary appeal of Jaguar’s latest line-up.

 

The 2012 model year XK builds on the car’s award-winning reputation as a high-performance sporting GT. A new range-topping variant, the XKR-S, creates a new performance flagship for Jaguar by becoming its most powerful production car ever, capable of 186mph and 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds.

 

Purposeful cosmetic alterations to the front and rear are made to the entire XK range, bringing its visual appeal right up to date, while further personalisation options are available to both the car’s performance and styling through a series of special order upgrade packages. New interior options will allow the discerning driver to emphasise either the luxury or performance aspects of the XK’s nature.

 

The XF, which has won more than 80 awards around the world for both its performance and styling, now receives bold new front and rear revisions to its appearance that bring it in line with the flagship XJ. The supercharged XFR features further uniquely dramatic design enhancements that signal the performance available in this potent range-topper.

 

Major technical advances include an all-new, state-of-the-art 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine in the XF, which comes with a fuel and emissions-saving Intelligent Stop/Start system for the first time in a Jaguar. This market specific version of the XF will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the Jaguar line-up – achieving 52.3mpg* combined and 149g/km CO2 – while retaining the performance and refinement that make it stand out as a true Jaguar sports saloon.

 

For the flagship Jaguar XJ luxury saloon, a suite of enhancements to the interior and options list includes a new Rear Seat Comfort package, which incorporates electric recline, lumbar adjustment and massage functions to reinforce the ultimate executive limousine experience.

 

These three cars are the result of a design and technology revolution at Jaguar, led by award-winning Design Director Ian Callum, the architect of the company’s future success:

 

“The world has been introduced to an entirely new generation of Jaguars in the past few years. With the new product range, today’s Jaguar is at full-strength for the first time. The 2012 XK, XF and XJ are design-led products that break new boundaries. We believe our cars resonate with customers on an emotional level and that’s reflected both in the way they drive and the way they look.” 

 

 

Jaguar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

 

The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed will see Jaguar take centre stage with a dramatic sculpture being commissioned for the lawn in front of Goodwood House.  Enthusiasts will be able to view an array of Jaguars from the past, present and a little way into the future with the XK120, and examples of the C-, D- and, of course, E-type taking part in demonstration runs in front of the crowds. 

 

Present at the Festival (1-3 July) the new XKR-S will take on the notorious Goodwood Hill.

 

The fastest Jaguar in a generation, the XKR-S is capable of accelerating from rest to 100 mph in just 8.7-seconds before reaching a top speed of 186 mph.  With substantially revised suspension architecture, new springs and dampers as well as revisions to the electronic systems controlling the Dynamic Stability Control and Active Differential, the XKR-S has the composure and traction to harness the extra power. Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, will be at the wheel to demonstrate the abilities of the car.

 

The Festival will start on Thursday 30 June with the Moving Motor Show – a chance for visitors to experience the latest Jaguar road cars and even get behind the wheel and take on the Goodwood Hill. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets please click here. 

 

 

XJ New Car of the Year

 

On the 16th February 2011 the Jaguar XJ won New Car of the Year at the Automotive Management Awards at the ICC in Birmingham.

Automotive Management Editor Jeremy Bennett said: "Jaguar’s luxury saloon needed to be a car fit for the 21st century. The carmaker has succeeded in creating a bold, rakish, modern super-saloon that succeeds on every level. Great to drive and to sit in, here is a luxury saloon that mixes comfort and sportiness more successfully than ever before." 

 

C-X75 wins Louis Vuitton Award

The Jaguar C-X75 was awarded the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award 2010 by a panel of luminaries from the worlds of design, fashion and luxury, on 2nd February 2011.

Undoubtedly the star of the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the C-X75 – judged by a Louis Vuitton panel – has once again beaten stiff competition. The panel was led by renowned automotive consultant and inaugurator of the prize, Christian Philippsen.

“Ian Callum, Jaguar’s design director, and his team have achieved not only a beautiful design in clothing a world-premiere and mouth-watering technology, but also a true Jaguar, projecting the brand’s DNA into the future without an ounce of nostalgia,” said Philippsen.

Other members of the illustrious group of judges included author Serge Bellu, Louis Vuitton’s Director of Innovation Xavier Dixsaut, McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray, former Porsche design head Harm Lagaaij and journalist Masafumi Suzuki.

Jaguar, like Louis Vuitton, has built its reputation on the key foundations of luxury, attention to detail and understated elegance.

The C-X75 is an electric supercar built to celebrate 75 years of the Jaguar marque and was praised by the panel for the way in which it showcased the technology of the future with a beautiful design without looking to the past.

“It’s fantastic for us to be recognised by the world of fashion with this award,” said Ian Callum, Design Director for Jaguar. “We’re at our best when we’re breaking the mould - making our cars stand out for all the right reasons.  C-X75 is only a concept supercar, but it’s a clear statement of Jaguar’s intent to continue creating bold, innovative and beautiful performance cars.”

The entire Jaguar range has been the recipient of numerous plaudits worldwide in recent years with the pinnacle of the revitalised line-up, the XJ, having already won more than 25 major international awards since its launch just over a year ago.

 

JAGUAR ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE TWO NEW MOBILE APPLICATIONS

iCONFIGURATOR APP

The iConfigurator app for the iPhone (and iPad) allows users to experience the full vehicle configuration process and to explore the Jaguar model range with access to the latest images and specification details.

JAGUAR MAGAZINE APP

As Jaguar celebrates 75 Years Looking Forward, Jaguar Magazine takes a step into the future with the creation of a new, fully interactive iPad version, taking the very best of the print edition and adding extra images, exclusive information and maps, that allow you to explore Jaguar’s world in a whole new way.

For further information click here

 

Jaguar XF tops sales chart

Jaguar’s XF saloon is continuing to steal sales from rivals, despite the weak new car market.

Detailed figures obtained by Autocar show that the XF is outselling all of its saloon rivals in the UK — and the margin is growing. It took 60 per cent of the UK’s executive saloon market in July; earlier this year it was closer to 50 per cent.

“We’ve been working on residuals and keen pricing and equipment levels and that’s continuing to work for us,” says Jaguar.

The company reckons it operates in about 30 per cent of the executive market, because it doesn’t offer an estate or four-cylinder diesel model.

To the end of July, the XF is third overall favourite executive car despite being available only as a four-door.

It generated 5653 registrations, ahead of the Audi A6 with 5000 (which includes estate variants). The BMW 5-series (7900) and Mercedes E-class (5700) lead the way.