Jaguar released today all the details of their latest production concept, the C-X16, which represents Jag's new design language. The world debut of the Jaguar C-X16 concept will take place next week at the Frankfurt auto show and we expect it to go into production sometime in the future. The Jaguar C-X16 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe measuring 4,445 mm in length, 2,048 mm in width and 1,297 mm in height. Jag's C-X16 has a 2,622 mm wheelbase and, in terms of overall length, it's the smallest model built by the company since 1954 and the XK120.
The C-X16 concept is finished in a "Gunmetal" exterior color, and is based on a traditional two-seat coupe design, which has received the "dramatic" styling lines Jaguar wants to
known for. Ian Callum, Jag's Design Director, says that C-X16 inspires "a sense of latent power" and that it has the "to leap instantly into action". The CX16 has features a number of aerodynamic innovations. For starters, the door handles are completely integrated into the body, a discreet front splitter provides more downforce for the rear axle, and the Venturi rear section and the side sills make the air flow along the car smoother. A special styling touch showcased by the Jaguar C-X16 are its 21-inch alloy wheels, which are finished in carbon fiber.
For the interior of the C-X16, Jaguar used the most refined materials, such as leather, Suedecloth, anodized machined aluminum, carbon-fiber and dark chrome. The Vermillion Red aircraft inspired cockpit is designed to cocoon the driver. The C-X16 features an Intelligent Venting System, based on various mathematical algorithms, that's able to quickly cool or heat the cabin.
The Jaguar C-X16 comes equipped with Dual-function Switchgear, which incorporates OLED displays into dual-function rotary controls, and the car manufacturer's Connect and View system,
which may be coupled with any Smartphone. Jaguar fitted the C-X16 with composite sport seats, featuring a carbon fiber "spine", and an aluminum and black Poltrona Frau leather floor.
The Jaguar C-X16 is powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine developing 380 PS (280kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. The internal combustion engine of the C-X16 works together with an electric motor with a "Push-to-Pass" feature, which is used to boost the coupe's performance.
This electric motor, which is inspired by the Formula 1 KERS system, offers an additional 94HP (70kW) and 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) of torque. Jaguar equips the C-X16 with an eight-speed gearbox, which is mounted in the car's aluminum chassis.
Jaguar's specifications say that the C-X16 concept is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, but they do not mention its top speed. Jaguar also wants to mention that the C-X16 is able to get from 50 to 75 mph in just 2.1 seconds and that it has a 165 g/km CO2 emissions level.
Jaguar equipped the C-X16 with several efficiency enhancing systems, including the hybrid
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transmission mentioned before, together with an Intelligent Start / Stop system and an braking energy recovery system. The C-X16's KERS inspired motor is meant to increase the output of the engine when needed, to reduce the car's fuel consumption and to enable it to run in zero-emissions electric only mode at speeds of up to 50 mph. Jaguar also equipped the C-X16 with the same Start / Stop system as the one on the XF, which can shut down the engine in 300 milliseconds. The system uses a Twin Solenoid Starter for restarting the engine when the driver gets his foot of the brake pedal.
The electric motor of the C-X16 Jag is powered by a 1.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which gets re-charged through a rear axle electro-hydraulic brake energy regeneration system. The Jaguar CX16 can benefit from the extra power generated by the motor for up to 10 seconds, after which the hybrid system gets recharged automatically. The whole process is managed by the Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller. For keeping the motor and battery cool, the C-X16 uses a liquid-based system, which should be very useful during periods of "spirited use".
We have to get a bit more technical and to tell you that the powertrain of the C-X16 features a high-pressure, die-cast engine block, with dual-cam, four-valve aluminum cylinder heads, cross-bolted main bearing caps, and a 2nd generation direct injection system with a 10.5:1 compression ratio. The forced induction system of the C-X16 includes a 6th generation twin vortex Roots-type supercharger with an electronic bypass, which is able to somewhat reduce the fuel consumption.
